Decision on 5G model next month

The government surprised the industry yesterday by casting doubt over the single wholesale model as the answer for the 5G network rollout.

PETALING JAYA: The dynamics of the telecommunications (telecoms) industry will change should the government alter its approach on the development of 5G to allow the private sector telecommunication companies (telcos) to build and own 5G networks after abandoning the single wholesale model.

The government surprised the industry yesterday by casting doubt over the single wholesale model as the answer for the 5G network rollout.