Fahmi says 5G adoption rate remains low at 4.2%, cites price of devices as one of the reasons


Fahmi said the ministry will foster closer ties with telcos and Samsung to provide affordable 5G devices for users in Malaysia. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate remains low at 4.2% despite network coverage reaching 68.8%.

In the Facebook post today, he also said that the ministry will ensure 5G coverage continues to expand and hits 80% in populated areas by the end of the year "for the good of the people and the country".

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