News & Reviews:   connectivity

Today, U Mobile has announced a new strategic partnership with VIBE Mobile, further expanding its growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator ecosystem in Malaysia. Through the collaboration, U Mobile will provide VIBE Mobile with access to its next-generation 4G and 5G network infrastructure, including domestic connectivity, international services, and roaming capabilities.

A new report by Opensignal highlights a key strength of U Mobile’s Ultra5G network, and it is not just about raw speed. Instead, the telco is gaining ground in one of the most challenging areas of mobile connectivity, indoor coverage.

Yesterday, Malaysia’s 5G rollout hit a major milestone: as of August 2025, high-speed connectivity now reaches 82.4% of populated areas nationwide, a huge leap from just 4% in 2021. This rapid expansion reflects the government’s push under the Malaysia MADANI framework to close the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to next-gen infrastructure.

Malaysia’s Communications Ministry has been busy lately. Yesterday, Alexander Nanta Linggi from Gabungan Parti Sarawak had a meeting with Communications Minister YB Fahmi Fadzil over the matter of unstable mobile signals and interrupted calls along major highways. It seems that the government is launching a focused initiative to improve connectivity nationwide.

It seems that Xiaomi has recently uploaded a promotional poster, hinting that they will be unveiling a Xiaomi 8K TV that’s equipped with 5G connectivity on 28 September 2020. While not much is known in regards to the price, our source mentioned that the TV is able to stream 8K content with minimal struggles thanks to the 5G capabilities.

Based on a statement by MediaTek CEO Cai Lixiang, the MediaTek’s 5G chipset will most likely be launched in Q1 2020 and we can expect smartphones released around January and March 2020 to come equipped with it. But that’s not all, MediaTek has also announced that MediaTek will be launching a 5G-capable chipset for mid-range and low-end smartphones as well.

The Malaysian government will wait on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's report, before allowing Huawei to build their 5G infrastructure in Malaysia. Based on TheStar.com.my, the delay is due to various security concerns involving Huawei globally, including allegations of cyberspying, international scandals and so on. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo wants to play it safe, to ensure that the system is secure before rolling out.

If you are a Unifi customer – check your email. TM is sending out an email giving away a ‘Thank You Surprise’ where customers who replied the email is entitled for a free speed upgrade to their TM Unifi package.

The parent company of Harman-Kardon, JBL and AKG will be purchased by Samsung for a staggering USD 8 billion (~RM 35 billion) in a deal that give Samsung a significant presence in the large and rapidly growing market for connected technologies.