- MCMC said it ran rigorous technical and commercial processes on all bids
- With MCMC nod, U Mobile can collaborate with other MNOs in implementation
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced U Mobile Sdn Bhd as the winning party to implement Malaysia’s second 5G network.
MCMC said it has rigorously undertaken processes encompassing detailed deliberations on technical and commercial aspects, before settling on UMobile as the mobile network operator (MNO) to implement the second 5G Network after Digital Nasional Bhd.
U Mobile, subject to the approval of MCMC, is allowed to collaborate with other MNOs in the implementation of Malaysia’s Second 5G Network.
This leaves the door open for Maxis Bhd to possibly acquire UMobile as some media have reported in Sept. U Mobile reported 9 million subscribers at the end of 2023. Maxis reported 12.75 million subscribers at the end of Q2 2024.
MCMC said will continue to oversee the progress of the implementation of Malaysia’s Second 5G Network to ensure total compliance with all regulatory requirements as provided for in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).