The collaboration between Maxis and Huawei has yielded a new transmission method which increased the network’s ability to handle user traffic by 1.4 times, claimed Maxis.
In a press release, the local telco stated that the new solution for 4G networks boosted radio capacity by providing higher network gains for existing users, resulting in the increase in traffic volume.
The test was part of the two companies’ TechCity partnership, which aimed to improve Maxis’ 4G networks and prepare for a seamless transition to 5G.
This collaboration adds Kuala Lumpur to Huawei’s TechCity initiative, which includes other cities like London, Seoul and Tokyo.
Another novel experiment completed was sub-3GHz frequency testing, which enabled Maxis to reuse existing 4G frequency and equipment to offer 5G in the future
It stated that this was the first such test in the Asia Pacific region.
Maxis chief technology and information officer Morten Bangsgaard said the initiative was part of the company’s commitment to delivering Internet connectivity to all Malaysians, in line with the National Digital Network (Jendela).
Huawei Malaysia CEO Michael Yuan said Malaysia has made tremendous headway with its forward Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policies towards building a digital economy, and TechCity was fundamental to this journey.
Maxis and Huawei had earlier this year signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the TechCity initiative, on Jan 8.
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