Year-end 80 PCT 5G population coverage target within reach - Analysts
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and mobile network operators (MNOs) could use 4G existing sites to meet the 80 per cent 5G population coverage target by year-end, say analysts.
Tue May 09 2023
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[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout: Credible way forward
MNOs must reflect the benefit of lower costs to the New Access Agreement to improve affordability of 5G services to the people.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Malaysian MNOs can potentially save RM30 bln over 10 years with 5G - Tengku Zafrul
The implementation of the 5G network by DNB will enable MNOs in Malaysia's telecommunications industry to potentially save about RM30 billion in infrastructure construction costs in the next 10 years.
Wed Nov 02 2022
TM, YTL ready to sign deal to subscribe to DNB shares, MNOs can increase equity stake - Tengku Zafrul
TM and YES have obtained approval from their board members and are ready to sign an agreement to subscribe to DNB shares for the implementation of 5G in Malaysia.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Govt not ruling out possibility that DNB shares might be offered to foreign MNOs
Tengku Zafrul said the government still holds to the principle that the 5G network needs to be jointly developed with local MNOs.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Four MNOs remain committed to DNB, 5G access on track - Tengku Zafrul
Two MNOs' decision not to subscribe to DNB shares will not have a major impact on the government financially as it is understood that several local and foreign banks are prepared to finance the 5G.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Telcos and DNB to conclude share subscription agreements soon
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) said the execution of share subscription agreements (SSAs) with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) will be concluded soon.
Wed Aug 31 2022
MNOs call for meeting with govt, want details on 5G SWN stake offer
MNOs would like to discuss and seek input from the government on the details of the proposed equity stake offer with regard to the SWN model for 5G.
Thu Mar 24 2022
SWN model, equity participation create win-win situation to resolve 5G rollout - Investment bank
The government's decision to maintain the 5G network as a SWN with the option for MNOs to buy an up to 70 pct stake in DNB is a win-win situation.
Thu Mar 17 2022
MNOs hail SWN continuation, stake offer in DNB
Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Maxis Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd have welcomed the Cabinet's decision to continue with the SWN model as well as to take up an equity stake in DNB.
Wed Mar 16 2022
YTL calls for mobile network operators to support govt's 5G vision
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd calls for mobile network operators (MNOs) to support the government's vision to bring 5G to the entire country by 2024 and at the lowest cost to the rakyat.
Wed Mar 16 2022
5G rollout: DNB responds to Ong Kian Ming's questions
DNB has always proposed that the Government is open to reducing its stake in 3 years, after 5G is rolled out, so that MNOs can become shareholders of DNB.
Sat Feb 12 2022
DNB offers MNOs wholesale 5G services trial at no cost
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is offering wholesale 5G services to all mobile network operators (MNOs) in the country for a commercial trial from Dec 15 to March 31 next year at no cost.
Mon Dec 06 2021