EdgePoint seeks to improve access to connectivity

EdgePoint Infrastructure, an Asean-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has launched the Connectivity for Communities programme – a regional corporate responsibility initiative aimed at providing access to connectivity for students in underserved communities.

Rolled out across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, this programme is part of EdgePoint’s ongoing commitment to enhancing equitable access to connectivity across the region, especially in the underserved communities.

In an effort to ensure the right communities benefit from these initiatives, EdgePoint has partnered with local organisations who understand the grassroots’ needs better in each country, allowing them to curate the right programmes towards improving connectivity and promoting digital literacy.

Suresh Sidhu, CEO and Founder of EdgePoint Infrastructure shared: “We really want to make sure that the children in these communities get every chance they have to harness their potential.

“The first step is to ensure they have quality, reliable connectivity but that alone is not enough. An effective programme needs to also ensure that these children rapidly accelerate their digital literacy.

“EdgePoint is an expert in connectivity and partnerships with the right social organisations help us achieve the second goal. We will continue to partner with local organisations who are committed to creating brighter futures for all”.

In Malaysia, EdgePoint has teamed up with Impact Malaysia, a social initiative operating under Impact Integrated – an NGO affiliated with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, leveraging on their expertise towards providing broadband connectivity and digital literacy programmes in rural schools.

Kicking off the programme in Pahang and Sarawak, EdgePoint will provide resource centres in schools complete with the required digital devices as well as refurbished students’ common rooms, while also working with the local organisations to drive long term digital literacy programmes for the students.