Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate at 29.9%, says Fahmi

Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate at 29.9%, says Fahmi

The communications minister says more than 10 million people in the country have already adopted 5G as of last month.

Fahmi Fadzil (centre) officiating the Maxis 5G-Advanced Trial Showcase today. With him are MCMC chairman Salim Fateh Din (second from left) and Maxis Bhd Group CEO Goh Seow Eng (left). (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
Almost 10.07 million people have subscribed for the 5G service, marking an adoption rate of 29.9% as of Jan 31, says communications minister Fahmi Fadzil.

“With greater speed and technology also comes responsibility.

“So my wish is that all mobile network operators henceforth will also be more sensitive to the needs of users.

“We have to provide fast, reliable and cheaper internet as well as better technology, but this must also come with better service,” he said in his speech at the Maxis 5G-Advanced Trial Showcase here today.

The Maxis 5G-Advanced trial will also be part of the Malaysian Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain (MWC Barcelona 2024) from Feb 26 to 28.

At a media conference later, Fahmi said all telecommunications companies in Malaysia will participate in the congress.

He said this will mark the first time the country is participating with the involvement of all telcos under one pavilion.

“This is expected to be the country’s largest attendance at MWC,” he said.

MWC Barcelona 2024, organised by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association, will be attended by industry players from various sectors and backgrounds as well as senior government officials from all over the world.

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