News & Reviews:   U Mobile

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.

Today, U Mobile has announced Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan as its latest brand ambassadors, following the rollout of its ULTRA5G products and services. The duo, currently ranked among the world’s top women’s doubles pairs, were selected to represent the telco’s latest offerings, particularly its new-generation postpaid plans.

U Mobile’s enterprise division, U Business, has completed a proof of concept focused on tracking high-value air cargo using a 5G-IoT architecture. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with Qualcomm and City-Link Express, targeting improved visibility and efficiency in logistics operations. The project integrates U Business’ ULTRA IoT connectivity with Qualcomm’s positioning technology, creating a real-time tracking system designed for complex supply chain environments.

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.

In conjunction with U Mobile's mega ULTRA5G suite of plans launch, the company has also been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for achieving the fastest 5G network rollout in the country. The award highlights the telco’s rapid deployment of its next-generation 5G network, setting a new benchmark for speed and execution within Malaysia’s telecom industry.

This week, U Mobile introduced its most comprehensive portfolio of ULTRA5G solutions to date, covering prepaid, postpaid, and enterprise segments. Built on its next-generation AI-driven 5G standalone network, the new lineup focuses on delivering faster speeds, higher data quotas, stronger security, and more reliable connectivity across different user needs in Malaysia.

U Mobile has announced a significant shift in its ownership structure after the completion of a Share Purchase Agreement between Singapore Technologies Telemedia and Mawar Setia Sdn. Bhd.. Following the deal, Mawar Setia now holds more than 50% stake in U Mobile, marking a move toward stronger Malaysian ownership in one of the country’s key mobile and broadband providers.

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to collaborate on digital innovation initiatives powered by 5G-Advanced (5G-A), artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of advanced applications aligned with U Mobile’s digital transformation roadmap, while supporting Malaysia’s broader digital economy ambitions.

In case you missed it, U Mobile has signed a three-year 5G wholesale agreement with Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) at the end of February. At the same time, TM confirmed and exercised its contractual rights to terminate its existing 5G wholesale access agreement with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). As you can imagine, this didn't sit well with DNB.

Today, U Mobile has signed a three-year 5G wholesale agreement with Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), marking a significant development in Malaysia’s evolving dual-network 5G landscape. The appointment follows a structured evaluation process, underscoring U Mobile’s technical expertise, service capabilities and ongoing nationwide 5G rollout. The company is targeting 80% Coverage of Population (COPA) by the second half of 2026, with deployment said to be progressing ahead of schedule.