5G rollout gathers speed


Fahmi said that once the target is achieved, the government will allow the creation of a second network and will then embark on a dual wholesale network approach. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The rollout of the 5G network in the country has reached 62.1% coverage of populated areas as at May 31 involving 5,058 5G sites. This represents an increase of 2.6% from the 59.5% coverage reported as of end-April.

Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said the rollout suggested the country was on track to achieve its target of 80% 5G network coverage in populated areas by the end of this year, which will be accomplished via Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).

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