Possible cut in 5G SWN rollout costs may spur earnings of MNOs


PETALING JAYA: A cut in the fifth generation (5G) single wholesale network (SWN) model rollout costs is positive and could boost mobile network operators (MNOs) earnings over the long term, says CGS-CIMB Research.

The government is currently reviewing the 5G SWN rollout by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and is slated to make a final decision by the end of this month.

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