PETALING JAYA: SEAX Global, a wholesale connectivity provider in Southeast Asia, has acquired a major stake in Interlink Telecom PCL (ITEL), a Thai fixed network telecommunications provider.
This acquisition consolidates SEAX’s presence across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and now Thailand, integrating ITEL’s nationwide fibre network infrastructure and telecommunications licences with SEAX’s regional subsea and terrestrial networks.
By leveraging ITEL’s on-ground operational capabilities alongside SEAX’s cross-border reach, customers can expect faster deployment timelines, greater service flexibility, and more seamless regional connectivity.
SEAX Global group CEO Louis Teng said, “By bringing together our regional networks with ITEL’s deep local expertise in Thailand, we’re creating a powerful, customer-focused platform that can keep pace with the rapid digital transformation under way in Asean. This partnership enables us to deliver robust, low-latency connectivity solutions that meet the evolving needs of enterprises and digital ecosystems seeking seamless cross-border service.”
Interlink Telecom group CEO Dr Nuttanai Anuntarumporn remarked, “Thailand’s digital infrastructure is evolving swiftly, and through collaboration with SEAX, we have the opportunity to become a regional seamless connectivity provider, developing and operating high-performance cross-border infrastructure connecting Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Together, we will jointly build and operate this infrastructure, integrate our networks, and deliver seamless regional connectivity across Asean.”
McKinsey highlights that Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20%, fuelled by rising digital adoption across businesses and consumers, and expanding digital services including cloud computing and online payments. This surge is driving robust demand for reliable fibre connectivity and cross-border data solutions critical for digital platforms, over-the-top media service providers, and multinational enterprises.
This strategic expansion creates an integrated end-to-end regional connectivity platform, improving network coverage, reliability, and service flexibility. SEAX’s Sijori hub, covering Singapore, Johor Bahru and Batam, complements Interlink’s Thailand network, critical as digital economy growth accelerates, especially via data centre and AI-related services.
