What is U Mobile's 5G coverage as of April 2026? As of April 7, 2026, U Mobile's Ultra5G network covers 82.9% of populated areas (COPA) in Malaysia, surpassing its 80% regulatory requirement ahead of the July 2026 deadline.
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What are the 5G-Advanced technical specifications in Malaysia? The 2026 5G-Advanced (5.5G) standard in Malaysia utilises 3GPP Release 18, featuring 3CC Carrier Aggregation for 10Gbps speeds, Network Slicing for dedicated bandwidth, and a Standalone (SA) core that reduces latency to under 5ms.
Malaysia has officially entered the Dual-5G era, pitting the established national coverage of Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) against U Mobile’s aggressive new ULTRA5G network. While DNB remains the "Quantity King" with an 82% national footprint, U Mobile is the new "Quality King" for urbanites, offering a native 5.5G (5G-Advanced) core
CelcomDigi Adds sooka to StreamMORE with Free Trial and Extra Data TL;DR: CelcomDigi has added sooka to its StreamMORE lineup. Customers get a one-month free trial (limited time), an extra 5GB of monthly data, and access to sports, live TV, and entertainment content, all bundled into their mobile plans. CelcomDigi
MCMC Proposes Tighter SIM Card Rules, Limiting Malaysians to Two Prepaid Numbers Per Telco The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is moving to significantly tighten regulations on prepaid SIM card registration in a bid to combat online fraud, the spread of false information, and digital threats. The key measure
CelcomDigi Unveils Unified Mobile App, Completing Brand Integration CelcomDigi today announced a major milestone in its post-merger journey with the official launch of the new CelcomDigi mobile app. This in-house developed application unifies the best features of the former Celcom Life and MyDigi apps, promising a single, secure, and personalised
CelcomDigi Store Life Turns Shopping into an Interactive Tech Experience CelcomDigi Berhad has officially launched ‘CelcomDigi Store Life’, its latest flagship store concept, set to transform the way Malaysians experience connected technology. The first two Life stores are now open at The Gardens Mall and Sunway Pyramid. These outlets are
Starlink Launches Affordable “Residential Lite” Plan in Malaysia, Widening Access to Satellite Internet Starlink has officially introduced a new “Residential Lite” plan in Malaysia, making its high-speed satellite internet service more accessible to a broader range of users. The announcement, reported by Heirul Kamel, indicates a strategic move to capture
TM Global, the international wholesale business arm of Telekom Malaysia (TM), has announced a two-year extension of its partnership with Radian Arc, a global cloud infrastructure provider. This renewed collaboration will focus on expanding TM’s cloud gaming offerings at a wholesale level. TM Global and Radian Arc Strengthen Partnership for
CelcomDigi has announced that it will be discontinuing the special rate for calls and SMS to contacts under the ‘Friends and Family’ list. Consequently, this change will affect customers on certain Digi postpaid plans. Starting on the 17th of September, therefore, all calls and SMS will be charged according to