News & Reviews:   DNB

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.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that his administration will be reviewing the plan for state-owned Digital Nasional Bhd’s (DNB) 5G network rollout. This is because the plan, which was introduced by the previous administration was not formulated transparently.

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has been recognised globally at the prestigious Global Telecoms Awards (Glotel), whereby its joint submission with Ericsson won the ‘Best Vendor 5G Innovation’ category. An award that acknowledges innovation and excellence in advancing and transforming telecommunications, DNB received the recognition during the global awards ceremony in London last Thursday (1 December 2022).

The Terengganu State Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology Committee chairman Ariffin Deraman has announced that the 5G network rollout in the state is expected to start in 2023. Speaking at the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly (DUN) during the state’s 2023 Budget tabling yesterday, Ariffin revealed that the 5G coverage will be implemented in stages.

The Terengganu State Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology Committee chairman Ariffin Deraman has announced that the 5G network rollout in the state is expected to start in 2023. Speaking at the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly (DUN) during the state’s 2023 Budget tabling yesterday, Ariffin revealed that the 5G coverage will be implemented in stages.

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. 

Maxis Bhd’s board of directors have announced that the company will be seeking shareholders’ approval to enter into the 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB). Moreover, the company intends to complete the approvals process by January 2023 and will only commercially launch 5G-related products and services afterwards.

Caretaker Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has lauded the implementation of the Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) 5G access agreement, saying that it will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) in our country to save up to RM30 billion over the next decade. The agreement is the world’s first single wholesale 5G network and allows MNOs to save on infrastructure construction costs.

Caretaker Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa has announced that approximately 12 million users in our country will enjoy 5G connectivity by the end of 2022. This is following the signing of the 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) by 5 out of 6 local telco companies.

Following Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) signing of the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) Access Agreement on Sunday (30 October 2022), the company has launched its first phase of 5G services today. You can check out our coverage of the new Uni5G plans here and today, TM clarified that existing Unifi Mobile Postpaid customers will also be getting unlimited 5G data.