KUB Telekomunikasi

What KUB Telekomunikasi does

KUB Telekomunikasi Sdn Bhd (KUBTEL) is a Kuala Lumpur-headquartered, Malaysian private telecommunications infrastructure and services company, operating as a subsidiary of publicly listed KUB Malaysia Berhad, with a 40% strategic stake held by South Korea's publicly traded HFR Inc. since 2019. The company delivers five core service lines: 5G telecommunications (mobile access xHaul, broadband access, in-building coverage, private 5G/LTE), communication tower management (site acquisition, permitting, construction, leasing for structures including monopoles, 3-legged towers, rooftop, and smart lamppoles), engineering services (site survey, installation, testing, commissioning), operation and maintenance (preventive/remedial maintenance across three levels, NOC, helpdesk, network audit), and IT managed services (network management, security, backup and recovery, server management). Its 5G product portfolio — flexiHAUL, my5G, gIRO, JT-1000, PRU, Radio Chain, and Broadband Access — is sourced and co-developed via the HFR partnership, with gIRO and PRU commercially deployed on SK Telecom's network.

The company operates nationwide across Peninsular and East Malaysia under authorized MCMC license, holds ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, and is registered as a Universal Service Provider enabling T3 tower construction contracts in Pahang and Negeri Sembilan. KUBTEL's go-to-market is sales-led B2B enterprise engagement targeting Malaysian telecom operators (Telekom Malaysia, Digi, CelcomDigi, Maxis, U-Mobile), government and regulatory bodies (MCMC, TCOMM), broadcasting companies (MYTV Berhad, AlHijrah), and equipment vendors (Nokia, Huawei). Revenue mechanics are project-based, quote-driven managed services and professional services rather than SaaS or per-unit pricing, with no public pricing disclosed. Cumulative delivery stands at 120+ projects over 33+ years of operations since founding in 1991. The stated corporate vision is to become the premier ICT solution provider in Malaysia and the broader Asian Region, with expansion intent articulated via regional branches, smart partnerships, and strategic investments, and the wholly-owned subsidiary Connecta Sdn Bhd operates as an execution vehicle for telecommunications projects.

Name

KUB Telekomunikasi

Legal name

KUB Telekomunikasi Sdn Bhd

Website

https://kubtel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KUB Telekomunikasi is a Malaysian private telecom infrastructure and services firm (subsidiary of KUB Malaysia Berhad, with HFR Inc. holding a 40% stake) that delivers 5G, tower, engineering, operations and maintenance, and IT managed services to Malaysian operators, government entities, and broadcasting companies under MCMC license.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Edge-Integrated Private Connectivity (MEC + Private 5G/Wi‑Fi) (HDAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Cell & DAS Deployment (Pole/Street Furniture, In-Building DAS) (IMAFAIAE), Structural & Civil Engineering for Sites (Design, Reinforcement, Foundations) (HDAIAKAI), Private LTE/5G Mobile Network Operators (Campus/Industrial) (HDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Telecommunications infrastructure
• 5G network solutions
• Communication tower services
• Network maintenance services
• IT managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. 5G Telecommunications Services: Provides 5G solutions including mobile access xHaul, broadband access, in-building coverage, and private radio access (private 5G/private LTE) services to telecom operators.
2. Communication Tower Management: Build, maintain, and operate communication towers including site acquisition, permitting, construction, commissioning, and maintenance. Towers are leased to telecom providers.
3. Engineering Services: Telecommunications equipment engineering including site survey, installation, testing and commissioning, UAT and handover services.
4. Operation & Maintenance Services: Preventive and remedial maintenance, network operation center, helpdesk, technical consultancy, network audit, system migration, logistics and spares management for telecommunications infrastructure.
5. IT Managed Services: Comprehensive IT support including hardware/software support, user support, network management and monitoring, server management, security, backup and recovery, and helpdesk services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KUB Telekomunikasi is a Malaysian telecommunications infrastructure provider that designs, deploys, leases, and maintains communication towers and 5G/LTE network infrastructure. Its offerings include mobile access xHaul, broadband access, in-building coverage, private 5G/LTE, tower build and colocation, engineering services, and IT managed services, targeted at telecom operators, government agencies, broadcasters, and enterprise customers in Malaysia.

Product overview

KUB Telekomunikasi is a telecommunications infrastructure and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of 5G solutions, communication tower management, engineering services, operation and maintenance, and IT managed services. The product portfolio centers around 5G telecommunications offerings including the flexiHAUL Solution for mobile RAN transport, my5G Solution for private 5G networks, and multiple in-building coverage products (gIRO, JT-1000, PRU, Radio Chain). These are complemented by core infrastructure services spanning communication tower deployment and maintenance (Smart Lamppole, Monopole, Rooftop, 3-Legged Tower structures), engineering services (site survey, installation, testing, commissioning), operation and maintenance (preventive/remedial maintenance, NOC, helpdesk), and IT managed services (network management, security, backup, server management). The company operates as a subsidiary of KUB Malaysia Berhad and leverages strategic partnership with HFR Inc. for end-to-end 5G solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• flexiHAUL Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ completed projects demonstrating proven delivery capability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• HFR Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019In 2019, HFR Inc., a publicly traded company based in South Korea, acquired a 40% shareholding in KUBTEL, propelling the company into the dynamic 5G sector. HFR Inc. is a prominent global player specializing in end-to-end 5G solutions, from broadcasting transmission devices to cutting-edge multimedia solutions. The partnership provides KUBTEL with access to proprietary 5G technologies including flexiHAUL, my5G, and in-building coverage solutions.
• KUB Malaysia BerhadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKUBTEL is a subsidiary of KUB Malaysia Berhad, a diversified and complementary company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. KUB Malaysia provides corporate backing, resources, and strategic direction to KUBTEL's telecommunications operations.
• TCOMM (Terengganu Communications)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKUBTEL has been appointed by TCOMM (Terengganu Communications), a telecommunication state-backed company, as one of the Development Partners for the state of Terengganu. This partnership contributes to telecommunication infrastructure expansion and enhancement in bridging the digital divide within Terengganu.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Corning Incorporated: Corning provides fiber optic and connectivity infrastructure solutions that underpin similar telecom networks — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but relevant for understanding the broader infrastructure stack KUBTEL operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Huawei: Huawei is a global telecom equipment giant and a listed KUBTEL customer/partner providing end-to-end 5G network solutions — overlapping with KUBTEL's 5G and private network offerings but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• IHS Towers: IHS Towers is one of the largest independent tower operators globally with significant African and Latin American exposure — analogous business model to KUBTEL's tower business but at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Helios Towers: Helios Towers is a large, publicly listed tower operator focused on emerging markets across Africa and the Middle East — a broader incumbent offering similar tower leasing economics but at materially greater scale than KUBTEL.
• ZTE Corporation: ZTE is a major global provider of telecom equipment and 5G network infrastructure with comparable offerings to KUBTEL's 5G product portfolio, but operating at incumbent scale across global markets.

Direct peers

• OCK Group Berhad: OCK is a Malaysian-listed telecom infrastructure provider offering tower construction, leasing, and network services to operators across Malaysia and Southeast Asia — a close peer in scale, geography, and service mix to KUBTEL.
• SOLiD Technologies: SOLiD specializes in multi-operator, multi-band in-building wireless DAS solutions for enterprise and carrier customers — overlapping directly with KUBTEL's JT-1000 and Radio Chain products.
• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless provides in-building wireless systems and DAS for 4G/5G coverage, directly comparable to KUBTEL's portfolio of MO-DAS and integrated in-building 5G products.
• edotco Group: edotco is the leading regional tower company operating across Malaysia and ASEAN, building, owning, and leasing telecom towers to MNOs — directly comparable to KUBTEL's core tower leasing and construction business in the same geography.
• CommScope: CommScope is a global provider of in-building wireless and DAS solutions — directly comparable to KUBTEL's gIRO, JT-1000, PRU, and Radio Chain in-building coverage product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kub-telekomunikasi

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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