CelcomDigi submits plan on second 5G network

CelcomDigi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi.

PETALING JAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd has submitted its proposal for the deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.

Chief executive officer Datuk Idham Nawawi said the proposal sets out a plan to build the most advanced 5G network and accelerates its adoption for consumers and enterprises.

“We have an opportunity to capitalise and build on the existing solid infrastructure, financial strength and robust ecosystem that we have invested in.

“We believe we have submitted a compelling case to deploy Malaysia’s second 5G network – either alone or in partnership with others – towards ensuring a thriving 5G ecosystem built for the nation,” he said in a statement.

CelcomDigi said that by year-end, more than two-thirds of the company’s network will be modernised, making it the largest and most advanced digital network in the country.

It said the 18,000-site strong 5G-ready network is primed to enable fast deployment of 5G and 5G-Advanced technology across its wide footprint, and is ready to be commissioned as one of the largest advanced 5G networks in the region.

“To ensure millions of Malaysians benefit from the power of 5G and artificial intelligence (AI), the company has doubled down on efforts to enable the nation’s transformation into a 5G-AI powered digital society through the development of the best 4G/5G product portfolio in the market and industrial-grade solutions to encourage consumer and enterprise adoption.

“The company is leveraging its extensive and growing ecosystem of global and local technology partners as well as knowledge transfer from its shareholders Axiata Group Bhd and Norway-based Telenor to drive rapid innovation of new emerging technology solutions for consumers and enterprises.

“It also recently launched its state-of-the-art CelcomDigi AI Experience Centre – a one-stop immersive innovation and collaboration hub – to lead, inspire and advance the creation of world-class digital solutions across a range of sectors and verticals,” it added.