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Ericsson, DNB ink deal to boost 5G-Advanced in Malaysia

Ericsson and DNB said they will collaborate for use cases enabled by end-to-end network slicing Ericsson and Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) have announced plans to collaborate on 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology, the former said in a release.  The commitment to collaborate in the...

Malaysia to decide on the deployment of second 5G network soon

The number of 5G subscribers in Malaysia reached eight million as of the end of last year The government of Malaysia confirmed that the special committee overseeing the implementation of the country’s 5G network will prepare a Cabinet memorandum soon to discuss and decide whether...

Malaysia to shift to dual 5G network model soon: Report

In May 2023, the government of Malaysia said it would allow the operation of a second 5G network in the country Malaysia’s communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that the country has achieved its target of 80% 5G coverage in populated areas, paving the way for...

DNB automates and optimizes network management using AI,ML

Ericsson and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s 5G wholesale network supplier, have successfully conducted a proof-of-concept in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and automation to simplify management of the 5G network and improve efficiency by reducing manual configuration tasks and...

Malaysian telcos acquire majority stake in DNB

Communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the Malaysian government will retain a golden share in DNB Malaysia’s five major mobile operators signed share subscription agreements to acquire a collective 70% equity stake in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the country’s 5G wholesale network supplier. Under...

DNB, Ericsson launch 5G experience center in Malaysia

Ericsson was in charge of the deployment of DNB's 5G network infrastructure across Malaysia Malaysian state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has launched what it claims to be the largest 5G experience center in the country in partnership with Swedish vendor Ericsson. The main aim...

Malaysian telcos to sign share subscription agreements with DNB

DNB was set up by the Malaysian government in 2021 as a special purpose vehicle to develop the country’s 5G network infrastructure Malaysia’s Communications and Digital minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the share subscription agreements (SSAs) between state-owned 5G operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and...

DNB, TM and ZTE announce mmWave 5G SA trial in Malaysia

ZTE also noted that the partnership will enhance rapid Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connections Malaysian state-run 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has signed a partnership with local carrier Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation to carry out a 5G live trial...

Malaysia aims to cover 50% of rural areas with 5G by mid-2024

According to local press in Malaysia, the government said that no less than 85% of rural areas will have 5G coverage by the end of next year The government of Malaysia aims to ensure at least half of rural areas in the country have access...

Petronas claims first 5G private network in Malaysia

The oil company said that the private network has improved operational efficiency and safety at its RGTSU Melaka facility Malaysian oil company Petronas claimed to have deployed the country’s 5G private network. In a release, Petronas said that the 5G private network has been successfully deployed...

Malaysia says Huawei would participate in new 5G network: Report

The European Union and the U.S. had previously warned Malaysia of risks to national security if it allowed Huawei to take part in local 5G networks Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the adoption of a dual 5G network scheme by the country from...

Ericsson partners with Malaysia’s DNB for 5G RedCap deployment

Ericsson said the RedCap tests on the DNB network have been carried out on the time division duplex (TDD) 3500 and frequency division duplex (FDD) 700 layers Swedish vendor Ericsson said it has successfully carried out tests on Malaysia’s 5G network deployed by Digital Nasional...

Telekom Malaysia, SK Telecom to boost MEC adoption in Malaysia

Telekom Malaysia aims to offer its customers in Malaysia and the region with multi-access edge computing from all its data centers in the country Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Korean carrier SK Telecom inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the Multi-Access Edge Computing...

Malaysia says 5G adoption remains low despite growing coverage

The current penetration of 5G in Malaysia is 4.2% according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil Malaysia’s Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that 5G adoption rate In Malaysia remains low despite the growing network coverage, local newspaper The Star reported. The official said that the...

Maxis launches 5G in Malaysia via network access deal with DNB

Maxis announced 5G plans for both prepaid and postpaid users Malaysian mobile operator Maxis has become the last of the country’s major carriers to launch 5G services. In a release, Maxis said that it is launching 5G for end-users via the network operated by local state-run...

Ericsson opens 5G manufacturing facility in Malaysia

Ericsson said that this new facility is the company’s first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia Swedish vendor Ericsson has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Malaysia in which the company will produce 5G radio equipment. In a release, Ericsson said that this new facility is...

CelcomDigi inks network modernization deals with Huawei, ZTE

CelcomDigi will modernize its nationwide Radio Access Network (RAN) with equipment and services from both Huawei and ZTE Malaysian carrier CelcomDigi announced partnerships with Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE for the purchase of network services, solutions and equipment for its nationwide network integration and...

Malaysian telcos agree to acquire stakes in 5G operator DNB

DNB was set up by the Malaysian government in 2021 as a special purpose vehicle to develop the country’s 5G network infrastructure Malaysia’s main mobile operators decided to acquire stakes in the state-owned wholesale 5G operator, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the government said in a...

Maxis to execute agreement with DNB to offer 5G in Malaysia

Maxis said this agreement with DNB will enable the telco to start providing 5G services nationwide Malaysian telco Maxis has finally decided to execute the 5G access agreement with state-run network operator Digital Nasional (DNB), according to local press reports. Maxis said it will seek its...

Maxis plans to offer 5G services via DNB’s 5G network in Malaysia

DNB said its 5G network now extends to 61.2% of Malaysia’s populated areas Malaysian telecommunications operator Maxis said it plans to offer 5G services via the 5G network currently being rolled out and operated by state-run entity Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), local press reported. "We will...

Malaysia to allow Chinese vendors to take part in new 5G network

Malaysia recently confirmed plans for the deployment of a second 5G network from 2024 The government of Malaysia said it will not impede local operators from selecting Chinese vendors for the provision of telecom equipment for the country’s second 5G network, according to a Bloomberg...

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.  â€œThere...

Ericsson provides security platform for Malaysia’s 5G network

Ericsson is providing the network equipment for the deployment of DNB's 5G network across Malaysia Swedish vendor Ericsson has deployed its Ericsson Security Manager (ESM) to improve the security of Malaysia’s Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) 5G network. DNB is the state agency in charge of the...

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...