- MTel signed cooperation deals with H3C Technologies Co. Limited and Lark Technologies Pte. Ltd. to bolster its fibre and AI capabilities in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area.
- MTel’s full‑fibre network enables residential broadband plans up to 1 Gbps and supports its transition into cloud‑native and data‑centric services.
MTel expands its fibre network and partnership strategy
MTel Telecommunication Company Limited, founded in 2011 and licensed in 2013 as a fixed public telecommunication network operator in the Macau SAR, is ramping up its fibre‑optic roll‑out and digital strategy.
In a recent announcement, MTel inked cooperation deals with H3C Technologies and Lark Technologies. The new partnerships will enable the operator to deploy advanced technologies such as cybersecurity, AI platforms, and cloud‑network integration. Speaking at a seminar in Macau, company representative Alex Choi Chin Chong said that the collaboration marks “an important milestone” in delivering fibre‑optic and AI‑centric services across Macau and beyond.
MTel already offers residential fibre‑broadband plans of up to 1 Gbps in Macau, with pricing starting at MOP 368 per month for the top tier. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing competitive high‑speed services in a market dominated by established players. According to the operator’s message, its vision includes “Lighting up Macau with Fibre Optics Network, Building a Smart Macau.”
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MTel targeting digital transformation in a competitive market
In the highly‑competitive telecommunications sector in Macau, MTel faces both the challenge of scaling infrastructure in a dense urban region and the rising expectations of consumers and businesses for high‑speed, reliable connectivity. Only a handful of fixed‑network operators serve the territory.
Industry‑wide trends include shifting towards cloud services, edge computing, AI‑enabled networks, and increasingly regulatory pressure on cybersecurity. MTel’s enhancement of its cloud‑network security and partnership with technology firms reflect an awareness of these challenges.
Moreover, as demand for seamless connectivity grows, especially in sectors such as gaming, hospitality and cross‑border trade in the Greater Bay Area, local operators must adapt rapidly. MTel’s network build‑out and strategic focus on AI and cloud give it a chance to differentiate in the fixed‑line market. However, it will need to maintain cost‑efficiency, manage regulatory complexity and continue innovation to remain competitive.
By combining full‑fibre infrastructure, strategic technology partnerships and a clear push into AI‑enabled services, MTel is increasingly positioning itself not just as a broadband provider but as a digital infrastructure partner for Macau’s future.
