Tune Talk, Malaysia’s fully cloud‑native Mobile Network Operator (MNO), announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 the successful completion of Phase 1 of its Cloud Core Network Modernization in partnership with Nokia—becoming the first ASEAN telco to deploy this advanced cloud‑native core technology at scale.
Phase 1 was completed in January 2026, with Phase 2 now underway to further enhance automation, orchestration, and intelligent network capabilities.
Built on a fully containerized, microservices‑based architecture, the new cloud‑native core delivers elastic scalability, resilient performance, and real‑time intelligence—setting a new benchmark for how modern mobile networks are designed and operated.
A Core Strategy Delivering Measurable Results
Tune Talk’s cloud‑native core strategy is already translating into significant business momentum:
- Subscriber base grew from 0.95 million in 2024 to 1.8 million by end-2025
- On track to reach 2.5 million subscribers by mid-2026
- Improved network stability and service consistency
- Reduced operational complexity through automation
- Enhanced scalability without proportional cost increases
“The rapid subscriber growth underscores the effectiveness of our technology‑first strategy—where infrastructure modernization directly fuels commercial acceleration,” said Gurtaj Singh Padda, Co‑founder and CEO of Tune Talk. “This is not an upgrade. This is a structural reset of how a mobile network operates. By becoming the region’s first telco to implement this cloud‑native core architecture at scale, we have built a platform designed for hyper‑growth, automation, and digital service innovation.”
“Our collaboration with Tune Talk shows what’s possible when cloud-native technology is used not just to modernize networks, but to transform how operators grow and innovate,” said Raghav Sahgal, Chief Customer Officer at Nokia. “By providing a fully containerized, cloud-ready core, Nokia is helping partners like Tune Talk build intelligent, resilient networks that scale at speed and unlock new digital services — giving them greater control, efficiency and the foundation for advanced connectivity experiences.”
Building Full Network Independence
In parallel with its core modernization, Tune Talk is also building its own roaming capabilities, strengthening its position as a fully independent cloud-native MNO. By developing in-house roaming infrastructure, Tune Talk gains greater control over international connectivity, enhances quality of service for subscribers abroad, and unlocks new cross-border innovation opportunities.
The combination of an ASEAN‑first cloud core deployment and proprietary roaming infrastructure positions Tune Talk as a forward‑leaning digital MNO ready for the next stage of regional expansion.
As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation ambitions, Tune Talk’s partnership with Nokia demonstrates that global‑scale innovation can originate from Southeast Asia—driving a new era of cloud‑native mobile network evolution.
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