Malaysian Internet service provider YTL Communications plans to launch a converged TV and Internet service, which covers both residential and mobile use, using Sezmi’s TV platform.

YTL plans to offer voice, data and TV by the end of next year. The video options will include live television, on-demand movies and shows, and Internet video.

That will be similar to the so-called hybrid broadcast and 4G wireless network model that Sezmi has rolled out in a few dozen markets in the U.S.

Through the partnership, Sezmi will design and manage the build-out of the digital TV network and provide the platform and professional services to YTL.

This will be Sezmi’s first deployment outside of the U.S.

Sezmi explained that in many regions of the world, over-the-air broadcast technology remains the predominant platform for TV. The high cost of upgrading to landline infrastructure capable of supporting television services is simply prohibitive. Sezmi’s hybrid TV approach is therefore an effective means of deploying next-generation television services, the company said.

Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications, said: “YTL Communications started with a clean slate to build the world’s first converged 4G network in Malaysia. Sezmi shares our vision of delivering amazing new experiences. As experts in next-generation television that have already developed and deployed a hybrid television network in a demanding market such as the U.S., Sezmi brings to us a deep understanding of both customer and technology requirements needed to deliver to Malaysia the world’s first all-wireless hybrid-TV service to enrich the lives of consumers. This is a natural continuum of convergence enabled by our advanced 4G network that delivers amazing experiences to our customers and brings positive change to Malaysia.”