In a notable development within Malaysia’s telecommunications sector, the country’s principal mobile operators have collectively decided to acquire shares in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the state-owned 5G network provider. This move, announced by the Malaysian government, marks a significant step in the country’s journey towards advanced 5G connectivity.<\/p>\n
Established by the Malaysian government in 2021, DNB serves as a pivotal entity in the nation’s telecommunications landscape. Its primary role is to construct and manage the 5G network infrastructure that will form the backbone of future telecommunication services in Malaysia.<\/p>\n
Malaysia\u2019s 5G Network Implementation Task Force has successfully brokered a deal for equity participation in DNB with major local carriers, including Celcom Digi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, U-Mobile, and YTL Communications. However, the specifics of the stakes each operator will hold in DNB have not been disclosed.<\/p>\n
DNB has made significant strides in deploying 5G technology, achieving coverage of 64.7% of populated areas by the end of June. This rapid expansion underscores the country’s commitment to establishing a robust 5G network.<\/p>\n
Maxis is currently in the process of finalizing a 5G access agreement with DNB, a development that will usher in a new era of 5G services for its customers, pending shareholder approval in the upcoming extraordinary general meeting.<\/p>\n
Other carriers such as Celcom Digi, Telekom Malaysia, U-Mobile, and YTL Communications have already commenced offering 5G services, having signed access agreements with DNB in 2022.<\/p>\n
Despite the progress, the deployment of Malaysia’s 5G network by DNB has been marred by concerns over pricing, transparency, and the risk of a state-run monopoly. These issues prompted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to call for a comprehensive review of the 5G rollout. Subsequently, the government announced plans for a second 5G network, slated for deployment in 2024, to be managed by a newly formed entity.<\/p>\n
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has affirmed that DNB will continue its 5G network expansion until it reaches an 80% coverage target by year’s end. Additionally, the government has revealed that DNB will transition to private management once it fulfills its 5G coverage objectives, signaling a new phase in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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