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As Malaysia leverages technology to evolve into one of the fastest-growing economies in South-East Asia, it has become evident how important connectivity has become for a nation that has adopted new ICT technology with increasing speed. Connectivity is at the centre of Allo Technology’s strategy to turn Malaysia into a modern commercial powerhouse.

Malaysia is focusing on a knowledge-driven economy, which requires both urban and rural development. When it comes to connectivity, urban states seem to have made greater steps compared to their rural counterparts. Telecommunication services providers, such as Allo, are now striving to open up the rural areas to internet connectivity, so rural people can catch up with their city counterparts.

Opening up rural areas to internet connectivity has great potential in driving the Malaysian economy forward. Here are some key benefits of internet accessibility in rural areas in Malaysia:

1. Promotes education

There’s no doubt that internet connectivity in rural Malaysia poses great potential for the education sector. The internet provides a wide source of learning materials, which may not be accessible in rural areas. Also, accessing learning resources online is far much cheaper compared to purchasing hard copy materials, or hiring an expert.

Without the internet, it would have been impossible for people to continue with their education, especially during the pandemic. This is because lack of access to the internet prevents many learners, especially in rural areas, from accessing learning materials.

2. Job creation

Rural areas often don’t receive as much investment as urban areas because they lack proper infrastructure, which includes internet connection, electricity, and transport and communication network. This often results in few or no job opportunities for people living in these areas.

As the government opens up the rural areas to internet connectivity, it attracts investors to set up businesses, such as IT centres, in these places. Businesses that rely on the internet for their operations, such as cybercafés, can now flourish in rural Malaysia, providing thousands of jobs to the rural folk.

3. Creates opportunities for economic growth

Internet connectivity in rural areas aims to reduce poverty and income inequalities across the country. This can be achieved through the creation of internet-related job opportunities, such as virtual assistants, which are only possible with a stable internet connection.

With this in mind, Allo Technology has come up to help fill the digital gap between urban and rural states by providing the necessary infrastructure for a robust online environment. By offering affordable connectivity services extending from business centres to village homes, rural folks can enjoy the same digital space as their urban counterparts.

4. Enhances communication

One of the fastest forms of communication is over the internet. A stable internet connectivity for the rural areas ensures faster sharing of information through instant messaging apps, social media platforms, and emails, among others.

Thanks to an internet connection, rural populations can also contribute to the country’s development. Rural people can now get their views on the national platform via the internet. It is also a way to communicate and share ideas with fellow citizens in other areas.

5. Affordable internet services

As the digital age drags on, it’s difficult to imagine a world without the internet. Nearly everything we do – studying, business, and even dating — needs an internet connection. These services would be too expensive or difficult to achieve without the internet, especially for people living in rural areas.

Affordable internet services in rural areas mean that essential services, such as education, will be easily accessible. Rural people can now study without having to worry so much about the cost of broadband connection.

6. Exposure to online services

Without internet connection in rural areas, it would be impossible for people living in these places to access important online services that include e-commerce, e-learning, emails, and other online activities. The internet helps these people to interact with the outside world, and take advantage of the huge potential in having the world in your palms.

For example, online shopping platforms remove the need for villagers having to travel hours to purchase basic necessities, with delivery services sending them their daily or weekly goods right up to their doorstep. And this extends beyond the closest market, allowing them to look for products that they would normally have been unable to attain without crossing towns and borders.

Allo Technology is at the forefront to ensure people across Malaysia have access to affordable and stable internet, and internet-related services.

Here is why Allo is fulfilling the all-important role of laying out internet connectivity infrastructure in rural Malaysia:

• Help keep up with the modern always-connected citizen: At Allo, we strive to ensure equitable access to the internet everywhere in the country. Our objective is to provide internet connectivity products, such as City Broadband, that help rural people to keep up with the always-connected citizen status.
• Provide nationwide network: We also lay network infrastructure to turn Cyberjaya into the first cybercity in Malaysia. This is in line with our mission to build robust connectivity facilities for users across the country, so everyone can come on board and enjoy stable internet connectivity.
• Provide reliable connectivity services: We are fully licensed by the MCMC to provide network facilities and network services, so we have the flexibility to offer these services across rural states, as well as urban centres. You can always trust us for high-quality and reliable services because we have the relevant expertise and certification.

At Allo Technology, we are committed to providing internet-related services across Malaysia to ensure everyone has access to network infrastructure. Opening up rural states to internet connectivity will go a long way to enhance education and employment creation, which will boost economic growth, and help Malaysia live up to its Asian Tiger status.

If you are looking for top-rated telco infrastructure service provider, you can partner with us. We have extensive experience and the expertise needed for handling both small and large-scale projects. Contact us today for more information.