From Left: Henrique Vale, Vice President, Cloud and Network Services, APAC and Gurtaj Singh Padda, Executive Director and CEO of Tune Talk signing the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)

Tune Talk, Malaysia’s fastest-growing digital telco, is set to become a full-fledged mobile network operator (MNO following an agreement signed today with Nokia at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 that marks a major milestone in Tune Talk’s technological evolution.

Through this collaboration, Tune Talk will deploy Nokia’s cloud-native architecture for CORE network functions on public cloud to enhance network efficiency, scalability, and agility while enabling self-healing and AI-driven automation.

The agreement involves Packet Core, Subscriber Database, Authentication, Mobility Management and high-definition voice network functionalities. Unlike traditional hardware-based systems, these containerized applications run within a cloud-native environment, allowing for seamless deployment, scale, and management across different infrastructures.

By adopting containerized core network functions on public loud, Tune Talk gains a flexible, cost-efficient, and future-ready architecture, ensuring better service reliability, faster updates, and optimized network operations.

First in ASEAN – Tune Talk becomes the first telco in ASEAN to implement a fully containerized core network on public cloud, setting a new regional benchmark in digital telco transformation.

Regional Expansion Catalyst – The technology enables scalable expansion into new ASEAN markets with lower infrastructure costs.

Faster Deployment – Network updates and new features can now roll out 30-50% faster, improving service delivery and innovation.

Tune Talk and Nokia’s Representatives at the Nokia Pavilion in MWC25 Barcelona

“This partnership with Nokia is a game-changer for Tune Talk as we take full control of our network. With Nokia’s cutting-edge solutions, we’re transforming our operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and affordability for Malaysians,” said Gurtaj Singh Padda, Executive Director & CEO, Tune Talk.

Jay Pandey, CTO, Tune Talk, added: “Containerized core networks are the future. This move ensures our network is more scalable, reliable, and future-ready, enhancing customer experience and service innovation.”

Vishal Singh, VP Global Business Center, Nokia stated: “We’re proud to support Tune Talk with our containerized core network technology to enhance its network efficiency, scalability, and accelerate the launch of innovative services. We are confident that this collaboration will set a new benchmark for excellence in industry and region and accelerate Tune Talk’s journey to autonomous networks and new value creation.

This collaboration elevates Tune Talk to full MNO status, providing greater network control, cost efficiency, and a stronger competitive edge. By embracing cloud-native solutions, Tune Talk is leading the way in next-generation mobile connectivity across the region.

Deployment is already underway, with completion targeted by end-2025. This RM50–100 million investment strengthens Tune Talk’s network efficiency and scalability. Despite the transformation, there will be no service interruptions, ensuring a smooth transition with zero impact on subscribers while advancing Tune Talk’s mobile network capabilities.

For more information, visit Tune Talk’s official website and check its newsroom for the latest updates.

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