Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has given an update regarding Malaysia’s upcoming second 5G network, revealing that 4 mobile network operators (MNOs) have submitted bids for the network. The MNOs are CelcomDigi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia (TM) and U Mobile.
Bernama quoted Fahmi as saying that the same 4 are part of the 5 MNOs that signed a share subscription agreement (SSA) with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB). The only MNO that hasn’t submitted tenders for the 2nd network is YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (Yes).
However, Fahmi said that he would not be interfering with the process. Instead, he’s leaving the matter to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and wishes that the best company and supplier would win.
Fahmi further noted that the decision on implementing the second 5G network will be based on the bids submitted by the MNO, The decision is expected to be announced soon, so stay tuned to TechNave for the latest developments on this and more trending tech news.
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