KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian authorities stays dedicated to implementing a dual 5G network coverage, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated.
He stated telecommunications firms concerned within the dual network mannequin will full the fairness holding course of in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) on June 21.
“Immediately after that, the method of figuring out the telco that may develop the second 5G network will start,“ Fahmi said on his Facebook web page after a courtesy go to from China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Jin Zhuanglong.
During the assembly, which lasted over 40 minutes, Fahmi stated they mentioned numerous telecommunications points, together with the implementation of the second 5G network.
Fahmi stated the event of the second network will solely be open to telcos which have accomplished fairness holdings in DNB.
He stated whereas the implementation of the second 5G network is business in nature, the federal government, by way of the Ministry of Communications, has selected a dual network coverage to drive competitors and make sure the sustainability of the telecommunications ecosystem in Malaysia.
“In addition, our dialogue additionally centered on efforts to strengthen the connection between the 2 ministries,“ he added.
Fahmi additionally stated the potential of “direct-to-cell” expertise involving low earth orbit satellites to assist tackle web connectivity points in distant areas and locations with no web entry.
