5G coverage has reached 60% in populated areas, says Fahmi


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 20 May 2023

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (centre) visiting PEDi entrepreneurs at the inauguration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2023 on Saturday (May 20)

KUCHING: The 5G network coverage in Malaysia has reached 59.5% as of the end of April, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

He said in Sarawak, the coverage stood at 34%.

"The access rate (in Sarawak) for me, is not enough, therefore I am asking the Sarawak state government to list some locations (to be given 5G access) and coordinate with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

"This coordination is important to ensure we are able to soon roll out 5G in locations desired by the state government," he said while speaking at the 2023 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebration here, on Saturday (May 20).

Fahmi previously said that the government was targeting to achieve 5G network coverage in 80% of populated areas by the end of this year. - Bernama

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