As Cambodia accelerates its transition toward a fully digital economy, Cellcard continues to position itself at the center of the nation’s technological transformation. Founded in 1996 and operating under CamGSM PLC, the company has become one of Cambodia’s leading telecommunications providers and a major ICT contributor.

Over the past 30 years, Cellcard has invested close to $5.5 billion into Cambodia’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. These investments include approximately $1.1 billion in capital expenditure dedicated to modernizing telecommunications infrastructure nationwide, alongside $0.7 billion in regulatory contributions supporting sectoral development and government initiatives.

The company’s long-term strategy aligns closely with Cambodia’s broader vision of becoming an independent and digitally empowered nation. Cellcard has consistently emphasized the importance of resilient infrastructure, expanded connectivity and technology-driven growth in supporting economic competitiveness and improving quality of life across the country. "Our investments reflect confidence in Cambodia’s digital future and growth," says Chairman Neak Oknha Kith Meng.

With the official launch of 5G services in January 2026, Cellcard is now entering a new phase of expansion focused on next-generation telecommunications capabilities. The company believes advanced digital infrastructure will play a critical role in strengthening innovation and accelerating Cambodia’s emergence as a regional digital economy.

As Cambodia continues to modernize, Cellcard’s infrastructure investments remain central to the country’s ambitions for long-term digital growth and regional connectivity.

Powering Cambodia’s Digital Shift

cellcard is shaping Cambodia’s digital future as the nation unveils its 5G rollout. 

As a leading Cambodian telecommunications provider, cellcard is driving the nation’s shift toward a fully digital economy and shaping plans for next-generation services. With 5G officially launched in January 2026, CEO Yap Kok Leong discusses how Royal Group’s Digital, Communication and Technology Division is ensuring the success of Cambodia’s digital future

Q: What is your vision for cellcard? 

Today, cellcard is already a digital telco, with almost all customers’ acquisitions and transactions conducted through digital channels. We are now transforming into a platform telco, building a digital ecosystem through an inclusive public–private partnership strategy to serve digital-first customers. As a 100% Cambodian-owned company, we believe cellcard will become the cornerstone of Cambodia’s digital economy. 

Q: How are you preparing for 5G deployment? 

Our approach to 5G prioritizes successful implementation, not just deployment. We are building a closed-loop digital ecosystem that connects cellcard with strategic device partners and OTT players to deliver seamless, converged solutions for home and out of home – powering customers’ digital lives. The foundation is a high-quality 5G network, designed to deliver outstanding customer experience. This enables people to work, play, and learn – connected where it matters. 

Q: How can cellcard help attract FDI? 

Cambodia offers investors one of the world’s youngest and most digital-ready populations. cellcard can support the country as a gateway to ASEAN, connecting businesses with this fast-growing workforce. We can help investors accelerate their market entry into Cambodia and ASEAN, strengthen business proposals, and grow their operations.