- MIH offers fibre-optic internet, IP-VPN, data-centre and cloud services targeting businesses across Yangon and industrial zones.
- As Myanmar’s broadband sector evolves, MIH faces pressure to expand coverage, ensure reliability and meet rising enterprise demand.
What MIH offers today
Founded in 2014 as a joint venture between Thailand’s Benchachinda Group and local partners, Myanmar Information Highway Limited was incorporated under Myanmar law to deliver premium broadband and data-communication services to corporate clients and densely populated areas.
By 2017, MIH had secured a right-of-way licence from the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation to lay overhead fibre-optic cables — a key milestone that enabled the company to begin building a high-capacity network.
The company has since rolled out fibre internet, IP-VPN, cloud, managed services, and colocation for businesses. Its network can support up to 100 Gbps, following an “Everything as a Service” model to deliver scalable and reliable connectivity solutions.
By 2020, MIH had established a data-communication platform covering roughly 750 sq km across Yangon, serving about 1,300 subscribers through more than 300 circuits. The company highlights values such as quality, accountability and collaboration, aiming to offer benchmark broadband services to Myanmar’s business sector.
At the 2020 launch of MIH’s fibre-optic broadband for enterprises, managing director Sunti Medhavikul said that communication infrastructure is one of the keys to driving business success in the digital era, noting the country’s low fixed-broadband penetration despite growing demand.
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Why MIH matters and challenges ahead
Myanmar’s telecom sector remains dominated by mobile operators and long-standing state infrastructure. In this landscape, MIH’s fibre-based network offers much-needed stability, speed and security for enterprises, including multinational firms, local corporates and industrial zones.
Its focus on enterprise-grade services aligns with rising needs for secure connectivity, cloud platforms and dependable network performance. As digital transformation accelerates globally, MIH’s service model could attract organisations seeking scalable and secure infrastructure.
But the company also faces persistent challenges. Its coverage remains concentrated mainly in Yangon and selected industrial zones, while expanding fibre across Myanmar’s difficult terrain and fragmented infrastructure is costly and complex. Power instability and network disruptions increase the need for constant investment in backup systems and maintenance.
