Consumers disagree with Fahmi’s ‘no additional charges for 5G’ announcement, claim telcos still imposing fees


As a response to some consumers, Fahmi has asked them to check with their respective telcos and tagged the companies in his replies. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Consumers have expressed scepticism over Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s announcement that telcos are no longer imposing additional charges for 5G.

On X (formerly Twitter), a number of consumers claimed they are still required to pay extra to access 5G.

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