More than 1.6k locations are ready for 5G connectivity.
1,648 of the roughly 4,000 sites preparing to switch to 5G technology as part of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) have greater connectivity.
4G mobile broadband coverage in populous regions has already attained 95,7% of the 96.9% phase one (2020–2022) target by the first quarter of 2022. Out of the roughly 4,000 sites scheduled for this year, 1,648 have already been created, according to the 5G implementation status. Its coverage presently extends to 27% of the country’s populous areas, and the subscription service has 250,000 users.
According to a report by network and industry analyst Opensignal, Malaysia has the fastest 5G upload speeds in the world at 50.3 megabits per second (Mbps) and the second-fastest 5G download rates at 382.2 Mbps. Among the major metropolises in the Asia-Pacific, Kuala Lumpur came in second place, trailing only Seoul.
As the nation prepares to transition to 5G technology, which is being implemented in stages from 2020 to 2022 (Phase 1) and 2022 to 2025, the Jendela initiative aims to provide wider coverage and a higher internet quality experience (Phase 2).
When the government established Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), a special purpose vehicle made to roll out a 5G network using a single wholesale network model, the 5G rollout got underway.
