News & Reviews:   5g network

Malaysia’s plan to reach 95 per cent 5G coverage in populated areas remains on track even as a dispute emerges between Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the issue is a commercial contract matter between the two companies and does not affect the national 5G rollout target.

UMobile's 5G network has been named the fastest in Malaysia by Ookla for its third and fourth quarter 2025. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we shared how Malaysia’s 5G network coverage has reached 82.4% of populated areas nationwide as of 31 December 2024. Well, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has provided more in-depth data on the matter, revealing that 5G network users in Malaysia have reached 53.35% or 18.19 million subscribers as of the same date.

Perlis Youth and Sports, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Mohd Ridzuan Hashim has revealed that the 5G network coverage in the state has now reached an impressive 99.75% of populated areas. He further lauded the 5G network as a catalyst towards fostering a culture of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) among the people in Perlis.

CelcomDigi, in a statement today, said that it is “considering several options at hand” after it was snubbed for U Mobile in the awarding of Malaysia’s second 5G network. However, CelcomDigi assures that the decision will have no impact on its current 5G customers.

Today, U Mobile has established a new strategic partnership with TIME dotCom in anticipation of the accelerated deployment of U Mobile’s 5G network. Under the government’s dual network model, U Mobile will tap into Time's fibre network to prepare for its second 5G network rollout.

Back in January, we reported how Malaysia’s 5G network coverage in populated areas finally reached the 80 per cent target, hitting 80.2% coverage as of 31 December 2023. However, it seems that the coverage rate has stumbled this year, as only a mere 1.5 per cent coverage increase was recorded in 5 months.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that telcos participating in Malaysia’s 2nd 5G network won’t pass any costs on to consumers. He further revealed that the companies have provided assurances to him regarding this.

As announced this morning, the precedent for the Share Subscription Agreements (SSAs) with CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and YTL Communications to hold shares in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) will be completed soon. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil welcomes the announcement but also released another statement on his social media.

Today, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) is pleased to announce that the Share Subscription Agreements (SSAs) are ready to be completed by the four mobile network operators (MNO) in Malaysia. Of course, this includes CelcomDigi Berhad through Information Sdn Bhd, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd through YTL Power International Bhd.