MCMC will be opening 5G bands via tenders, inviting a consortium of telcos to bid rather than letting a single player monopolise the technology. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will be allocating 5G bands to a consortium of licensees rather than a singular player, and start tendering it early this year.
In its ‘Allocation of spectrum bands for mobile broadband service in Malaysia’ report, the MCMC said the decision was made so the roll out would be done in a cost-efficient manner while encouraging collaboration among operators.
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