Best to align roles of DNB and U Mobile


HLIB Research said policy clarity has been lacking since U Mobile’s appointment.

PETALING JAYA: The current dual wholesale 5G network model risks creating long-term structural issues for the telecommunications sector, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB Research).

In a sectoral report, the research firm said the regulator must step in to align the roles of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) – a wholesale-only entity – and U Mobile Sdn Bhd, which was named the second 5G network operator in November 2024.

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