Malaysia cuts a lonely figure in approach to 5G rollout

Friday 9 Jul 2021 |

Malaysia cuts a lonely figure in approach to 5G rollout image

In theory, the approach ends plans for assignments of 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26/28 GHz spectrum to operators, and could bring forward the country’s timeline for the launch of 5G. However, the SPV now faces a considerable challenge in putting the state’s vision into practice, which it expects to deliver “better and cheaper” 5G services to consumers compared to traditional network deployment based on market competition.