Network Sharing, Interconnect & Access Agreements
“Enabling Seamless Connectivity Through Robust Network Access Frameworks”
In today’s hyper-connected environment, organisations rely on stable, secure and interoperable networks to support enterprise systems, cloud services, digital applications and internal operations. Effective network sharing, interconnectivity and access arrangements are essential to optimise infrastructure resources, expand coverage and enhance service reliability.
We advise clients across all industries (particularly universities, enterprises, network operators and technology providers) on structuring legally sound and commercially practical agreements for network access, VPN connectivity, interconnection services and tenancy arrangements for network facilities.
Our work ensures that clients achieve secure connectivity, clear access rights, cost efficiency and compliance with Malaysian telecommunications regulations, while protecting their infrastructure assets and business continuity.
Our Approach
Network access arrangements involve multiple technical dependencies being bandwidth, routing, latency, hardware placement, network security, redundancy, performance guarantees and physical tenancy considerations. Our approach combines regulatory understanding with industry awareness to deliver agreements that:
- Define rights, obligations and access parameters with clarity
- Set out connectivity standards, routing rules and bandwidth requirements
- Establish uptime commitments, service levels and performance metrics
- Protect data integrity, network security and cybersecurity compliance
- Allocate risks, liabilities and indemnities between parties
- Govern tenancy rights for network facilities and equipment rooms
- Ensure compliance with CMA, PDPA, cybersecurity guidelines and technical standards
We ensure your network access and sharing frameworks are robust, compliant and future-ready.
Our Strengths & Capabilities
Leveraging extensive experience in telecommunications networks, ICT infrastructure and enterprise connectivity projects, our team supports clients through:
1. Legal documentation for Network Sharing & Access Arrangements
We prepare, negotiate and review a wide range of connectivity-related agreements, including:
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) Rental Agreements
- Interconnect & Interoperability Agreements
- Data Centre & Network Facility Tenancy Agreements
- Network Access and Backhaul Agreements
- Cross-connection and fibre access arrangements
- Multi-site connectivity & WAN contractual structures
- Network maintenance and uptime support agreements
- Cloud-to-on-premise integration access contracts
These agreements ensure strong governance of network performance, security and resource allocation.
2. Secure Connectivity & Infrastructure Governance
We help clients build operationally resilient network ecosystems by setting out frameworks for:
- Network access rights, provisioning and configuration responsibilities
- Data routing, integration, handover and exchange protocols
- Physical access controls to network rooms and equipment racks
- Preventive and corrective maintenance obligations
- Service levels, uptime guarantees and redundancy requirements
- Escalation procedures and incident response mechanisms
- Termination rights, migration paths and network portability
Our drafting ensures that connectivity arrangements are aligned with technical reality and organisational needs.
3. Compliance With Malaysian Telecommunications & Data Governance Regulations
We ensure all agreements comply with:
- Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA)
- MCMC regulatory requirements and technical codes
- PDPA 2010 & PDPA (Amendment) Act 2024
- Cybersecurity standards and network protection guidelines
- Data localisation, routing and encryption obligations
- Procurement rules applicable to universities and public institutions
This regulatory grounding minimises exposure to compliance risks.
4. Sector-Specific Experience
We have acted for clients in higher education, public sector, telecommunications, system integration, cloud services and enterprise IT, enabling us to tailor connectivity agreements to unique operational environments.
Our Experience
A selection of our work in network sharing, interconnectivity and access frameworks:
- Virtual Private Network Rental Services – Our lawyer advised various institutions in respect of Rental Services Agreement (among others with NTT MSC Sdn Bhd), covering secure connectivity, bandwidth provisioning, multi-site access rights, cybersecurity controls, service continuity and escalation procedures.
- Network Access & Data Centre Arrangements – Our lawyer drafted Virtual Private Network rental agreements, data centre agreements and network access structures for various institutions to support its campus-wide connectivity ecosystem.
This included setting out technical parameters, data routing frameworks, physical access rights and compliance with university-level ICT governance. - Tenancy Agreements for Network Facilities – Our lawyer advised various institutions on tenancy agreements for hosting telecommunications and network equipment, covering:
- Facility access and security rights
- Power, cooling and environmental controls
- Equipment protection
- Installation and maintenance requirements
- Space allocation and asset management
These agreements supported the expansion of the client’s physical and digital infrastructure.
Why Clients Choose Us
- Deep Understanding of Network Infrastructure
We bridge the gap between technical connectivity requirements and legal documentation. - Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Our advice is aligned with CMA, PDPA, MCMC requirements and cybersecurity standards. - End-to-End Connectivity Support
From VPN to data centres, network tenancy to interconnect frameworks, we support the entire connectivity chain. - Practical, Technology-Aware Drafting
We anticipate real-world issues: downtime, security breaches, multi-vendor handover, latency, redundancy and capacity planning. - Trusted by Universities & Large Institutions
Our work with multi-campus environments demonstrates our ability to handle high-complexity network ecosystems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is an agreement that governs secure connectivity between multiple sites or campuses through a Virtual Private Network (VPN). It covers bandwidth, routing, uptime, cybersecurity protocols, service levels and maintenance support.
These agreements govern the physical placement of network equipment (e.g., servers, switches, routers, racks) in designated rooms or facilities. They ensure physical security, proper environmental controls and clear ownership rights.
Responsibility varies by arrangement. We ensure agreements clearly allocate obligations for firewalls; encryption; access control; monitoring and incident response. This avoids disputes when cybersecurity incidents arise.
Common risks include unauthorised access; service instability; unplanned downtime; data routing conflicts; security vulnerabilities and excessive dependence on vendors. A well-drafted agreement mitigates all of these.
Yes. We advise on interconnection frameworks that cover routing, traffic exchange, peering terms, performance standards, billing structures, service levels and regulatory compliance.
Speak to us to structure the right legal framework for your network access, interconnectivity or resource-sharing project.