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Axiata aims to take part in Malaysia’s second 5G network: Report

The chairman of Axiata said the group was open to discuss how it could collaborate with the government in this project Malaysian company Axiata Group said it aims to take part in Malaysia’s second 5G network via its associate CelcomDigi, according to local press reports.  “There...

Telekom Malaysia terminates deal to acquire DNB stake

Telekom Malaysia said it is committed to continue playing an active role in the deployment of 5G across the country Telekom Malaysia announced its withdrawal from a deal to acquire a stake in Malaysia’s 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), following the recent announcement by...

Malaysia’s DNB to keep deploying 5G infra until end-2023

DNB said its 5G network should reach 80% of the country's population by the end of the year Malaysia’s state-run 5G network operator Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will continue to roll out 5G network infrastructure in the country until 80% coverage is achieved by the...

Malaysia mulls deploying second 5G network next year: Report

The government expects this potential plan to boost competition in the domestic 5G market The government of Malaysia plans to introduce a second 5G network from January next year, in a move which seeks to boost competition in the local telecom market, Reuters reported, citing...

Malaysia’s 5G network ends Q3 with 55% population coverage

DNB is currently deploying 5G network infrastructure using equipment from Swedish vendor Ericsson Malaysia’s state-backed 5G wholesale provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) reached 5G coverage of 55% of the country’s populated areas as of the end of March, local press reported, citing the country’s Digital...

Maxis postpones agreement with Malaysian 5G provider DNB

DNB recently said that its 5G network has achieved almost 50% coverage of populated areas with some 3,900 sites at the end of 2022 Malaysian operator Maxis said it will postpone seeking its shareholders’ approval on its entry into a 5G access agreement with state-backed...

Malaysia’s 5G network ends 2022 with 50% population coverage

DNB said its 5G network ended last year with a total of 3,900 sites across the country Malaysian company Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) announced that its 5G network has achieved almost 50% coverage of populated areas with some 3,900 sites at the end of 2022. In...

Ericsson, DNB claim new 5G record in Malaysia

The 5G test, conducted over the 28 GHz millimeter wave frequency, achieved a peak throughput of 1 Gbps at a record distance of 11.18 km Ericsson and Malaysian state-run operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) claimed a world record distance for gigabit speeds over Malaysia’s 5G...

Malaysian government to review 5G plans: Report

The new government said it will revise 5G plans due to the lack of transparency in the process Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that his administration will review a plan under which the previous government decided to move forward with the creation...

Telenor, Axiata complete merger in Malaysia

Axiata and Telenor now hold equal ownership in Celcom Digi at 33.1% each Axiata Group and Telenor Group have completed the merger of Malaysian operators Celcom and Digi, both companies said in a joint release. The boards of the composite companies gave final approval for the...

Malaysian telcos ink access deals with national 5G network

5G coverage in Malaysia has already reached over 30% of populated areas and is on track to achieve the 80% target set by the government by 2024 Malaysia’s six major telecom operators have signed access agreements with state-run wholesale 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad...

Malaysia’s DNB picks Ericsson radios for 5G rollout

Ericsson said that DNB is the first operator in Asia to use Ericsson’s latest radio which is 18% more energy-efficient than the previous generation radio Swedish vendor Ericsson said that Malaysia’s 5G network, which is currently being deployed by state-run wholesale 5G network operator Digital...

Celcom invests in 5G, even as Malaysia refocuses efforts on LTE improvement

Celcom CEO: Malaysia needs to 'improve its 4G foundation' Malaysian mobile operator Celcom Axiata is working with Italian network provider SIAE Microelettronica to implement integrated IP/MPLS services across its wireless backhaul network. The L3 microwave radio AGS20, provided by the Italian company, will be used...

Malaysia on track to launch 5G in the third quarter of 2020

Malaysian Prime Minister not afraid of Huawei: 'But what is there to spy (on) exactly in Malaysia?' The Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad said the country is on track to commercially launch 5G technology in the third quarter of 2020 and hopes...

Cell Tower News: Cell tower possible key to missing plane

Welcome to this week’s edition of cell tower industry news, brought to you by Towercrews.net. Theories regarding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines 370 include one that could involve a cell tower. Some believe the plane took an alternate route, one that would have passed over a...

The Star: Smartphone subsidy may hit Celcom margin

The Star | April 23, 2011 | Leong Hung Yee KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd expects high subsidy on smartphones will put a dent on its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) margin. “It (subsidy) will put a pressure on our ebitda margin but we...

CELCOM to launch iPhone 4

Celcom | March 22, 2011 | Press Release KUALA LUMPUR, 22 MARCH 2011 – Celcom will launch iPhone 4 in Malaysia in the coming months. iPhone 4 is the most innovative phone in the world, featuring Apple's stunning Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into...

Celcom investing RM1b to upgrade network

The Star | March 3, 2011 | Leong Hung Yee KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd will invest about RM1bil this year in capital expenditure (capex) to upgrade its network to be long-term evolution (LTE) ready. Chief executive officer Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly said that for the next...

CellTrust's operator grade, SecureSMS now available to millions of subscribers from Celcom, the largest wireless operator in Malaysia

CellTrust | February 7, 2011 | Press Release CellTrust Corporation, the recognized worldwide leader in mobile secure messaging and secure applications for mobile phones (www.celltrust.com), announced today that Celcom, the largest 3G operator in Malaysia (www.celcom.com.my), has deployed the patents-pending, carrier grade CellTrust SecureSMS™ Consumer...

CellTrust’s operator grade, SecureSMS now available to millions of subscribers from Celcom, the largest wireless operator in Malaysia

CellTrust | February 7, 2011 | Press Release CellTrust Corporation, the recognized worldwide leader in mobile secure messaging and secure applications for mobile phones (www.celltrust.com), announced today that Celcom, the largest 3G operator in Malaysia (www.celcom.com.my), has deployed the patents-pending, carrier grade CellTrust SecureSMS™ Consumer...

Celcom and DiGi ink network sharing deal

TeleGeography | January 19, 2011 Malaysian mobile network operators Celcom Axiata and DiGi Telecommunications have announced a network sharing agreement which the duo hopes will save them a combined MYR2.2 billion (USD718.7 million) over a ten-year period. According to The Edge Malaysia, the two companies...

Partnerships: Celcom chooses Motricity solution; Airbiquity partners with Bosch; and more

Motricity said it has been chosen by Celcom, a 3G operator in Maylasia, to provide its mCore Platform so that Celcom's subscribers can experience a personalized mobile Internet browsing experience. Motricity's solutions allow Celcom to design, configure, customize and implement personalized mobile data experiences.Airbiquity...

@Wireless Retail Summit: Dealers and Operators discuss the future of wireless retail

Optimism about 2011 remains high according to a panel of six independent wireless retailers representing both large and small businesses on the second day of IQMetrix's Wireless Retail Summit in Scottsdale Arizona.Moderated by Greg Krywulak, SVP with IQMetrix, the panel included representatives of carriers...

Top 10: Worldwide wireless operators No.'s 11-20

Editor's Note: The companies listed below represent the No. 11 through No. 20 largest wireless carriers worldwide based on subscriber numbers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 unless noted. For a list of the No. 1 through No. 10 largest carriers...