Malaysia – CONSISTEL, the leading independent specialist provider of network solutions for wireless telecommunications industry – has been chosen to provide in-building cellular coverage within one of the world’s largest building complexes.

 “This will be a single solution for a consortium of the biggest cellular providers in Malaysia,” says Masoud Bassiri, CONSISTEL’s Chief Executive Officer.  “CONSISTEL will combine state-of-the-art equipment with unique in-building consultancy, to provide a cost-effective solution for the network operators.” 

CONSISTEL won the contract – against stiff competition – to provide coverage in all the public areas of the Securities Commission building, which houses the Malaysian Stock Exchange and incorporates 11 floors of offices, a conference hall, library and recreation areas.  The contract commenced in October 1999 and will be completed in time for the Millennium celebrations. 

Mr Haji Itham Othman (Chairman, LCO) KLCC comments: “The sheer scale of this project underlined our need for a consultancy with world-class wireless expertise and extensive in-building planning experience.  I am delighted to say that CONSISTEL’s track record of working with wireless providers to achieve the very best quality of service and coverage within some of the most complicated building developments in the world, was a key factor in their winning of one of the world’s most challenging projects.” 

As part of the contract, CONSISTEL is also responsible for the provision of cellular coverage for public areas in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC).  The KLCC includes the Suria, 6 floors of sprawling shopping mall with its five massive basement car parks. 

After undertaking a full turnkey project for the Consortium, CONSISTEL is responsible for the execution of in-building contracts.  This includes the delivery of equipment, the creation of antennae networks and the provision of a full suite of engineering services to ensure testing and acceptance for all the mobile service providers. 

“The sheer scale of the operation is a testament to the expertise CONSISTEL has to offer in this arena,” comments Bassiri.  “The car park beneath the twin towers alone is so large, it requires five kilometers of cable, carrying signals for multiple cellular systems.” 

For the Consortium, CONSISTEL has created the world’s first multi-system network coverage infrastructure, to be implemented concurrently in a multi-building environment.  “All the providers involved in the Consortium have worked together in a unique manner,” says Bassiri.  “As a result, we have developed a single infrastructure that incorporates individual infrastructures for each operator.” 

CONSISTEL’s groundbreaking approach means any subscriber in Malaysia can gain coverage within the complex, no matter which operator they are with.  “CONSISTEL has the techniques, the specialist knowledge and the ability to implement an in-building solution anywhere in the world and at speed,” says Bassiri.

This is the first in-building contract for CONSISTEL in Malaysia.  As a result, CONSISTEL has now opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur to provide dedicated local support.  “As part of our commitment to Malaysian providers, we have established a new base in Kuala Lumpur,” added Bassiri.  “Now they will be able to source our products and services directly at their own doorstep.” 

The contract marks several significant firsts for CONSISTEL.  “This is the first major in-building contract won in Malaysia, and is definitely the world’s largest single solution for cellular providers,” states Bassiri.


About CONSISTEL

CONSISTEL is the leading independent specialist provider of network solutions for the wireless telecommunications industry, encompassing software applications and highly experienced wireless consultants, to wireless communications providers globally. CONSISTEL offers a complete range of wireless network services, from business and technical consulting to network design, deployment and management. For more information, please visit http://www.CONSISTEL.com