Telecommunication companies (telcos) are set to announce several good news regarding the implementation of 5G networks in the country by the end of this month, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi said the telcos had already signed access agreements to enable them to provide 5G services.
“So, I hope that by the end of June, we will have some good and significant announcements from the telcos. They will be together with Digital Nasional Bhd and equity holders,” he said.
As of May, Fahmi said the 5G network coverage in Malaysia has reached 62.1 percent and it was something to be proud of.
He said the meeting of the 5G task force co-chaired by Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican and KKD secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa was also held today to ensure that the implementation of the 5G network adheres to the stipulated guidelines.
Prior to this, Fahmi reportedly said that the government has decided to implement a dual 5G network once the current rollout under DNB has reached 80 percent of populated areas.
He said the switch to the dual network model would be implemented based on terms that are consistent with global practices of offering multiple networks.
