KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd has paid RM381.75 million for spectrum assignments in the 2600MHz and 900MHz frequency bands to strengthen network capacity and coverage.

Its unit, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CDTel), made the full payment today after accepting the terms and conditions in the notice of award issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

The award covers 2x20MHz in the 2600MHz band for four years and 2x5MHz in the 900MHz band for five years.

The notice followed the issuance of an Application Information Package on Aug 14.