KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd has backed the government's decision to implement the national 5G network rollout over two phases, as announced by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil today.
TM said it looked forward to continua playing an active role in the 5G implementation, leveraging its nationwide fibre infrastructure, extensive digital platforms (data centres, edge nodes) and rollout experience.
"TM will work closely with the government and the industry to ensure the success of both Phase 1 (80 per cent service coverage by Digital Nasional Bhd) and Phase 2 (shift to two networks) for Malaysia's 5G implementation," it said in a statement today.
TM said it would continue to deliver converged connectivity and solutions across fibre and 5G to its home, SME, enterprise and government customers through Unifi and TM One.
The group added that it was committed to serve as the nation's trusted partner to grow Malaysia's overall connectivity and digital ecosystem, including 5G, as well as shaping a Digital Malaysia through technology that empowers communities, businesses and government.
Maxis Bhd also welcomed the government's decision to focus on achieving 80 per cent 5G coverage of populated areas (CoPA) by the end of 2023 under DNB, followed by implementation of 5G under two networks.
Maxis said it was committed to working closely with the industry to accelerate 5G for the nation in line with the government's digital ambitions.
"The company recognises the importance of efficiently rolling out 5G and the economic benefits it will bring to all Malaysians.
"Maxis looks forward to providing 5G-related products and services to its customers soon, with a focus on affordability and adoption," it said in a statement today.
Maxis added that the rollout of the second network was expected to commence under Phase Two, in which it looks forward to playing a more direct role in the country's 5G implementation leveraging its expertise, resources and existing infrastructure.
In strengthening the country's competitiveness in the region, Maxis said it had been developing multi-industry 5G use cases with major players for commercial use through its 5G Alliance.
The company has also expanded its 5G international roaming services to more countries and has rolled out a range of 5G devices to its customers since last year.