News & Reviews:   5g network

Samsung and MediaTek recently joined forces to achieve a breakthrough in 5G upload speed performance in the former’s lab in Suwon, South Korea. Specifically, the collaboration managed to achieve record speeds on a 5G Standalone network with 2CC Carrier Aggregation (CA) with C Band featuring Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO).

Back in April, it was decided that a second 5G network in Malaysia. This creates competition for DNB, which local telcos are keen for. Chinese 5G equipment makers are in consideration for the second network and could proceed despite warnings from Western countries.

By now, you should know that Malaysia is using a single wholesale network for 5G connectivity. However, it seems that our Malaysian government is going to launch a second 5G network in 2024, according to sources who are familiar with the situation.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that our country is close to reaching its 5G network coverage for 2023. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil lauded the progress, saying that it was a positive development for the nation.

Recently, the Unity Government has announced reviews of a couple of monopolies in our country, Touch ’n Go for toll and public transport payments, as well as Puspakom for vehicle inspections. Now, it looks like the government is potentially reviewing yet another ‘monopoly’, the 5G network by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is holding an engagement session with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and all local telco companies today to discuss the 5G coverage in Malaysia. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that among the discussions is for DNB to be managed in a more transparent manner.

Yesterday, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) was pleased to announce its 5G network is ahead of schedule. According to the company, its 5G network will exceed 40% coverage of populated areas (COPA) nationwide by December 2022 and is on track to achieve the committed 80% COPA by 2024 or earlier.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that his administration will be reviewing the plan for Digital Nasional Bhd’s (DNB) 5G network rollout, citing the lack of transparency. DNB has since responded, saying that it welcomes the review and pledged to give full cooperation.

When it comes to the Internet, faster speeds are always better. Be it for businesses or consumers, 5G would provide the speeds and benefits for enhancing our online experiences. To enjoy 5G, the first step is getting a 5G device and a 5G mobile plan.

Of course, buying a new smartphone is more about the phone and less about 5G. Those of you who are less tech-savvy may wonder "what does 5G do for me?" 5G can do many things, but for today, let's talk about the top 3 reasons why you would want to have 5G with U Mobile.

As announced by U Mobile previously, its customers will be able to use 5G-ready postpaid and prepaid plans when using compatible devices today. Upon visiting the website, the company has already listed all the eligible postpaid and prepaid plans for 5G.