A.I. Network - 5G Readiness

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• When do we expect 5G to be available in Malaysia? Do I need to change my device/ SIM card to enjoy 5G connectivity?

  Substantial 5G rollout is expected to be around 2021 for two main reasons: 

  1. The spectrum to be used for 5G has not been determined yet by the authorities;
  2. 5G-compatible devices are not yet available locally.
     

   

  We will certainly make compatible devices/ SIM cards available with the launch of our 5G Network.

• What is 5G and what will it offer that we do not enjoy today?

  5G stands for the fifth generation of mobile communication standards, superseding 4G technologies.

  What it offers:

  • 10x higher speeds than what 4G can provide today, and up to gigabit speeds for applications such as fixed wireless access
  • Fibre-like speed over mobile/ wireless connections
  • Capability of supporting billions of connected devices at the same time
  • Real-time sensitive online applications, e.g. remote surgery.

• How makes the Maxis network 5G-ready today?

  While awaiting spectrum allocation for the Malaysian environment, we’ve put 5G-ready network infrastructure in place in the following ways:
  
  

  1. We have the widest fibre-optic footprint to mobile base stations in preparation for 5G rollout.
  2. Our Next-Gen IP Network ensures that our core and backhaul are ready to support 5G speeds, robustness and latency.
  3. We provide the first commercial NB-IOT service in Malaysia – a 5G-like technology that allows businesses today to tap into advanced data analytics for valuable insights that enable cost savings, improved efficiency and new business opportunities.