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After U-Mobile gets second 5G network job, CelcomDigi says could have started work right away
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Mobile network operator CelcomDigi today reasserted its technical and financial expertise to develop Malaysia’s second 5G network, which regulators unexpectedly awarded to the smaller U-Mobile.
In a statement today, the firm said was considering other viable options following the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announcement on Friday.
“We believe we have presented a compelling technical and commercial proposal to build the second 5G network, leveraging on our financial standing and track record of investing in and deploying large-scale mobile networks, and delivering affordable, high-quality services to the rakyat.
“This included the ability to commence nationwide rollout almost immediately after spectrum award, to build a 5G network that will match the population coverage of our 4G and 4G+ network within the shortest time possible,” it said in a statement.
It then assured customers that the development would not affect their experience with the firm’s 5G infrastructure.
On Friday, the MCMC said it has selected U Mobile Sdn Bhd to implement Malaysia’s second 5G network, ahead of the larger CelcomDigi and Maxis Bhd.
The statement announcing U-Mobile’s selection also included a line saying the firm was allowed to collaborate with other mobile network providers to develop the second 5G network.
Malaysia initially rolled out 5G in the country through a single wholesale network (SWN) model operated by the state-owned Digital Nasional Bhd.
Following concerns from MNOs and public pressure, the government announced in 2023 a transition to a dual-network model by this year.
