DNB seen to remain as single 5G network source


With the 5G rollout already achieving 47% population coverage as at the end of 2022, UOBKH Research said its assumption of DNB remaining the SWN provider and the inclusion of a second equipment network provider may further expedite the implementation and lower costs.

PETALING JAYA: Government-owned Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is likely to remain as the single wholesale network (SWN) provider after the tabling of its 5G network policy to the Communications Ministry this quarter.

UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research in a report yesterday said there were lingering uncertainties in the telecommunications sector, especially pertaining to the 5G implementation, as the unity government beckons the question of the validity of an SWN model under DNB.

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