KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has conducted a Standalone (SA) dedicated 5G Network mode test on both C-band and 700 MHz simultaneously on a converged 5G core network.
In a statement released today, the telco company said it has updated its radio access network (RAN) nodes and devices to support 700 MHz SA dedicated 5G network, while deploying 700MHz 5G SA dedicated network.
It also achieved 1.5Gbps for 5G speed tests conducted within its 5G use cases sites and equipped Langkawi with 5G, making it the first Smart Tourism Island in the world.
TM group chief executive officer Datuk Noor Kamarul Anuar Nuruddin said the company SA was the eventual state of 5G network architecture, bringing new 5G capabilities such as ultra-low latency and advanced network-slicing functions, which will open up many new use cases especially for the enterprises.
“Coupled with 700 MHz spectrum, this can ensure increased coverage nationwide, where many new 5G services can be further delivered; thus enabling greater reach to the population towards addressing the digital divide,” he said in a statement today.
He added 700 MHz spectrum will enable fast and wide 5G deployment and together with the C-band spectrum, the network will be ready to take on the traffic of multiple network operators.
“These many firsts accomplished by TM in these recent weeks are testament of our commitment to accelerate the delivery of 5G services nationwide.
“What this really means to the nation and to all Malaysians is that, 5G can be delivered in the most efficient manner to benefit the rollout and the nation,” he said.
He said the move signifies TM’s support for the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) aspiration in progressing humanity especially with use cases.
“The development of the 5G use cases by our research and design and innovation arm, TM Research and Development Sdn Bhd (TM R&D) were fully developed by our very own in house and local talents; and all the use cases developed by TM R&D are embedded with security, real-time analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
“As the national telecommunications infrastructure provider of Malaysia’s Digital Nation aspirations, we aspire to not only enable the ecosystem but also plans to be a neutral partner for industry players and collaboration partners towards serving a more digital society and lifestyle, digital businesses and industry verticals, as well as digital Government towards improving the quality of lives of the Rakyat,” he added.
TM is currently participating in the 5G Demonstration Project (5GDP) currently undertaken by MCMC.
The company has already embarked on a total of 11 use cases in Langkawi and deployed the operations of an Integrated Operations Command Centre (IOCC), also known as 5G Command Centre (5GCC), which is at the heart of 5G implementation in Langkawi.
For 5GDP in Langkawi, it said TM has deployed the highest number of 5G use cases among the participating telcos and all the 5G network and use cases sites can be monitored via the dashboard at the 5GCC 24/7 by TM’s expert, qualified technical team.
It is also linked to the local authorities and emergency response services which allow for the communities as well as tourists to experience a smarter, safer living.
In addition, TM also opens the 5GCC for all other service providers to deploy their monitoring dashboards so all relevant data can be centralised for collective insights.
There are tremendous other benefits of 5G based on the 11 5G use cases deployed by TM such as reduced latency; real time data and application; public safety and security; smarter and more efficient traffic, parking, vehicles, water monitoring and management systems; enhanced service quality; enhanced retail and hospitality experience and many more.