Celcom and Maxis: Shared 5G network a success, hit speeds above 1Gbps


​​​​​​​Both Celcom and Maxis claimed they could quickly extend their 5G coverage in Langkawi by leveraging each other's existing 5G sites, demonstrating the feasibility of 5G infrastructure sharing to accelerate commercial rollout. — Maxis

Telcos Celcom Axiata Bhd and Maxis Bhd said they had succeeded in tests to share a 5G network, allowing their respective customers to use the same network at speeds of more than 1.1Gbps.

In a press release, both companies claimed that the 5G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) trial conducted in Langkawi, Kedah was the first successful test done in South-East Asia.

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