5G internet access needed to boost digital economy
THE Kalaka constituency is in urgent need of internet access with speeds ranging from 4G to 5G to boost the digital economy, said its assemblyman Mohamad Duri. He added the current internet access speed is not sufficient to meet the needs of the population. “The issue of broadband services continues to be a concern for […]
Have no fear, telco towers pose no health risks: SMA general manager
KUCHING: High-speed 5G network towers are safe and are not harmful to people’s health. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said, nevertheless concerns about radiation from telecommunication structures have been taken into account, and health remains a priority when building these communication facilities. “I would like to stress that […]
Budget 2024 should focus on 5G awareness, emerging technologies
KUALA LUMPUR: The government should continue driving awareness on 5G network usage among consumers, businesses and its emerging technologies to enhance the adoption of the network in Budget 2024, said an analyst. Budget 2024, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 13, will be the second budget announced by the unity government. GlobalData […]
Germany to phase out Chinese tech from core 5G networks by 2026
MOSCOW: German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser plans to phase out Chinese-supplied technology from the core 5G networks by 2026, putting Berlin on a collision course with Beijing, reported Sputnik quoting media reports on Tuesday. The plans, which were shared with national broadcasters, show that Huawei- and ZTE-made components will be banned from the next-generation mobile […]
Telcos to sign agreement on equity stakes in DNB soon
KUALA LUMPUR: All telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country will sign a share subscription agreement (SSA) on equity stakes in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) in the near future, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the implementation of the 5G network could be accelerated with the involvement of telcos in the SSA. He […]
Roaming fraud losses reach US$8 bln by 2028: Juniper Research
KUALA LUMPUR: A new study from Juniper Research has found losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed US$8 billion by 2028, driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G networks. In turn, it predicts fraudulent data traffic will account for 80 per cent of global operator roaming-based […]
Malaysia on track to achieve 80 pct 5G network coverage in populated areas by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on track to achieve its target of 80 per cent 5G network coverage in populated areas (CoPA) by year-end. As of July 31, 2023 the 5G network is at 66.8 per cent CoPA, while 4G has reached 96.2 per cent CoPA nationwide, said Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching. […]
