Reuters Reporting from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia on April 18 that the launch of Malaysia’s 5G network by Digital National Berhad (DNB), a government agency repeated failures Because the industry is concerned about pricing and transparency. as well as the concern that A single government-operated network will result in a state monopoly
Anwar’s government is currently planning to launch a second 5G network from January 2024 to challenge DNB’s market lockdown, but Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital said the issue was “unstable”. still under consideration and no decision has been made
After months of negotiations, Four out of five Malaysian mobile operators have agreed to use DNB’s network. to launch 5G services to more customers
However, the reopening of the network is now under scrutiny. After Anwar took office as prime minister last November and announced a review of the 5G plan, stating that the previous government did not set the plan transparently. DNB denied the allegations.
Sources stated that Plans for a Second Network will depend on the dnb and mobile network operators to make sure 5G network coverage will meet the government target of 80% of densely populated areas. by the end of this year
Although the DNB states that A single network reduces costs, improves efficiency. and accelerate the construction of infrastructure But it is not yet clear whether A second 5G network proposal will affect the deal between the DNB. with its development partner Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunication giant As well as other mobile phone network providers or not.
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