Maxis users to finally get access to 5G

PETALING JAYA: The 5G dual network task force has reached an agreement with telcos on equity participation in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and the 5G access agreement, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The telcos – CelcomDigi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia (TM), U Mobile and YTL Communications – will finalise their shareholding in DNB, the Communications and Digital Minister said in a statement.Participating telcos will also be supporting the development of the 5G network by DNB until it achieves 80% coverage of populated areas (Copa) by the end of this year, said Fahmi.

“As of June 30, DNB has developed 5G network infrastructure covering 64.7% of Copa and is on track to achieve its set target.”

The dual network task force was formed in May with the goal of ensuring that 5G Copa reaches 80% coverage by the end of 2023 in order to facilitate a smoother transition to a dual network model in early 2024.

Service providers will have to take action in order to complete this process, he said.

Following previous commitments, Maxis has started the signing process of the 5G access agreement with DNB after a number of related issues were finalised on July 11.

According to Fahmi, Maxis customers will receive access to the 5G network pending the telco’s approval as a shareholder during an extraordinary general meeting next month.

CelcomDigi, TM, U Mobile and YTL Communications have been offering 5G services since last year.