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Ekahau Wireless Site Survey — Myanmar
Myanmar's enterprise Wi-Fi market is concentrated in Yangon — the commercial capital — with smaller markets in Mandalay (second city and central Myanmar trading hub) and Nay Pyi Taw (government capital). Despite significant political and economic uncertainty since 2021, essential enterprise Wi-Fi projects continue for humanitarian organisations, essential services, manufacturing, and the telecommunications sector. eNeoteric maintains capability to deliver Ekahau wireless site surveys in Myanmar for clients requiring professional Wi-Fi design with awareness of the current operating environment.
Myanmar wireless market — operating context
eNeoteric notes that Myanmar's operating environment has changed significantly since February 2021. We assess each Myanmar engagement individually for safety, logistics, and regulatory considerations. All Myanmar enquiries receive a specific risk and feasibility assessment before engagement commencement.
- Market sectors — Yangon CBD (Pabedan, Lanmadaw, Sanchaung commercial zones), THILAWA SEZ (Yangon's main industrial zone, partially operational), Mandalay industrial estates, and the telecommunications sector (Mytel, Ooredoo/ATOM, MPT) continue to operate enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure.
- Humanitarian and NGO sector — A significant volume of enterprise-standard Wi-Fi work in Myanmar comes from the humanitarian sector: ICRC, UNHCR, WFP, UNOCHA, Médecins Sans Frontières, and major international NGOs operating field offices, warehouses, and health facilities. These organisations have specific security and connectivity requirements.
- Telecom sector — Myanmar's three major telcos (MPT state-owned, Mytel, ATOM/Ooredoo) continue to operate and expand mobile and broadband infrastructure. Telecom facility wireless — data centres, network operations centres, base station support buildings — continues as an active market segment.
Regulatory and spectrum — Myanmar
Posts and Telecommunications Department (PTD) under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology governs spectrum. Regulatory environment has evolved post-2021.
Standard ISM exemption for indoor Wi-Fi. Channels 1–13 available. Equipment must be type-approved by PTD or carry recognised international certification.
UNII bands generally available for enterprise use. DFS compliance required. PTD regulations broadly follow ITU Region 3 guidelines.
Not available as of 2026. Wi-Fi 6 (5GHz) is the recommended current standard for new deployments.
Survey engagements in Myanmar currently require individual assessment of travel logistics, security, and local partner support. eNeoteric can assist via remote survey methodology (floor plan-based predictive design + validated by local technician) where on-site presence is not feasible.
Import of radio equipment into Myanmar requires PTD approval. Work with a licensed local distributor. Survey equipment carried by visiting engineers requires advance customs coordination.
Survey approach for Myanmar
- Remote/hybrid methodology — Where on-site survey access is constrained, eNeoteric offers a remote predictive design service: floor plans are collected remotely, material attenuation values estimated from building type and photography, and a predictive Ekahau design delivered with validation instructions for local technicians to execute on-site with a provided checklist and measurement protocol.
- Humanitarian sector expertise — eNeoteric has experience designing Wi-Fi for humanitarian organisations with field office security requirements: network segmentation for staff vs. beneficiary networks, VLAN design for separate humanitarian and operational systems, and offline-capable network design for power-unreliable environments.
- Yangon industrial survey — THILAWA SEZ factories (light manufacturing: garments, food processing) continue to operate. Standard factory survey methodology applies, with additional logistics assessment for the Thilawa-Yangon access corridor.
- Satellite backhaul environments — In locations where fibre backhaul is unavailable, enterprise Wi-Fi is paired with VSAT or Starlink backhaul. Ekahau survey methodology includes backhaul capacity assessment to ensure the AP density and usage profile does not exceed available WAN bandwidth.
Frequently asked questions
- Is eNeoteric able to operate in Myanmar currently?
- We assess Myanmar engagements individually. For clients who require Wi-Fi work in Myanmar, we conduct a feasibility assessment covering security, logistics, and regulatory considerations. Remote predictive design services are available as an alternative to on-site survey. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
- Can you design Wi-Fi for NGO field offices in Myanmar?
- Yes — humanitarian and NGO Wi-Fi is a segment where eNeoteric has specific experience. Requirements typically include network segmentation (staff/beneficiary/ops), offline capability, low-maintenance design, and compatibility with VSAT backhaul. We are familiar with standard UN agency and major NGO IT security frameworks.
- What is a remote predictive survey?
- A remote predictive survey is a design service based on floor plans, building photographs, and client-provided site information rather than physical on-site survey. Ekahau AI Pro produces a predictive heatmap design that can be validated by local technicians using a provided measurement checklist. This approach is appropriate when on-site access is logistically difficult or not advisable.
- Can you survey THILAWA SEZ factories?
- Currently assessed case-by-case. THILAWA SEZ has continued to operate for most of its tenants. Survey access is coordinated with SEZ zone management and the individual factory. Contact eNeoteric for a current feasibility assessment for your THILAWA factory.
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