Year-end 80pct 5G coverage within reach - analysts

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and mobile network operators (MNOs) could use existing 4G sites to meet the 80 percent 5G population coverage target by year-end, say analysts.

University Teknologi Malaysia Faculty of Engineering Senior Lecturer Prof Tharek Abdul Rahman said the 5G rollout in the country has reached 57.8 percent so far while the nation’s 4G network coverage encompasses 96.92 percent of populated areas as of March this year.

“Therefore, DNB and MNOs should consider using...