Chief technology officer Woon Ooi Yuen said the company is committed to equipping 170 buildings with ULTRA5G within the next year and expanding to 600 buildings over four years.

“This launch marks the beginning of U Mobile’s 5G next-generation network rollout, going live with deployment targets set to reach 80% coverage of populated areas (CoPA) by the second half of 2026.

“We have already installed the ULTRA5G in more than 70 buildings currently, and the first to go live today is the Berjaya Times Square mall, which is also our headquarters,” he said at the launch today.

Woon added that U Mobile’s 5G network coverage has also gone live on Penang Bridge 1, providing seamless connectivity across the bridge with just two towers.

“Once we achieve 80% CoPA with ULTRA5G within one year, we will shift our focus toward reaching the next target of 90% CoPA, which will include rural areas across the country,” he said.

He also said that U Mobile plans to provide regular updates on ULTRA5G availability, with rapid network deployment aimed at covering strategic locations such as airports, hospitals, convention centres, and other high-impact indoor and outdoor areas nationwide.

“This is in line with the company’s commitment to deliver the widest 5G network in Malaysia.

“With deployment progressing ahead of schedule, U Mobile is also doubling down on indoor coverage to ensure a seamless and consistent 5G experience across the country,” he said.