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Malaysia’s 5G network has grown significantly since its commercial rollout, reflecting widespread adoption and strong user growth. However, Ookla's latest analysis reported that Malaysia’s median 5G download speed had declined in late 2023 by the third quarter of 2025.

Previously, we mentioned how CelcomDigi has the best mobile network coverage. Now, it looks like the quality of the 5G network in Malaysia has declined as 5G services and availability have increased. So, what should you know about it?

CelcomDigi has recently received recognition as the best mobile network coverage in Malaysia. The achievement is based on the Ookla Speedtest report for Malaysia for the first and second quarters of 2024 (Q1-Q2 2024). So, what should you know about it?

Ookla Speedtest’s latest Speedtest Global Index yielded some surprising results for Malaysia, whereby Johor Bahru is found to have a faster average mobile internet download speed than Kuala Lumpur. Furthermore, both cities ranked favourably worldwide too, placing 25th and 27th respectively.

Yes 5G by YTL Communications has been recognised as Malaysia’s fastest mobile network speed in Q3 - Q4 2022 by Ookla during the Speedtest Awards in Barcelona today. The Speedtest Awards presented by Ookla is an elite designation reserved for the fastest and top-performing fixed broadband and mobile operators worldwide.

Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence has announced that Celcom Axiata Bhd (Celcom) is the recipient of the Ookla’s Speedtest Award for Best Mobile Coverage in Malaysia. The recognition was given to Celcom during the recent Ookla Speedtest Awards ceremony at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.