Malaysia is establishing itself as one of the global leaders in 5G connectivity through its high-speed networks.
The recently published report by OpenSignal reveals that Malaysia has made substantial improvements in its 5G network experience. With an increasing number of 5G deployments and upgrades, the country has witnessed a surge in average 5G download speeds and lower latency.
Malaysia was ranked 4th in the average 5G download speed at 322.7Mbps and ranked third in the average 5G upload speed at 41.5Mbps. The Southeast Asian nation was also ranked second in the 4G to 5G improvement (ratio) in download speed at 14.4x.
One of the key achievements of Malaysia’s 5G rollout is its potential to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. By extending high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, the government aims to ensure equal access to digital opportunities for all Malaysians.
In May, the government stated that a task force will be established to ensure that Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) 5G network provides 80% coverage in the country. The Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said the objective of the task force is to ensure a seamless transition to the dual 5G network by early 2024.
Recently, Malaysia announced plans to launch a second 5G network in January 2024 to address concerns about transparency and pricing and prevent a government-owned network from creating a national monopoly. The implementation of the 5G network will be the key to its success.