KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): CelcomDigi Bhd welcomes the government’s decision to implement the fifth generation (5G) under two networks once 80% coverage of populated areas (CoPA) has been achieved.

The telecommunication group said it is committed to support the government’s ambitions to achieve 80% 5G CoPA by the end of 2023, which will continue to be carried out by Digital Nasional Malaysia (DNB).

“The company recognises the need for the efficient rollout of 5G based on the new enhanced model to provide wide and comprehensive coverage, encourage adoption, and ensure affordability of 5G services for all Malaysians,” it said.

CelcomDigi further said it will work with the government and industry “to support the delivery of the next phase of Malaysia’s 5G journey”.

“(We welcome) the opportunity to play a more active and direct role in the country’s 5G implementation, leveraging on our experience and resources, existing widest 4G network, supply chain and partner ecosystem to support the government’s 5G ambitions, as we bring the best 5G solutions and offerings to Malaysian consumers and businesses,” it said.

CelcomDigi, formerly known as Digi.Com Bhd, is the country’s largest mobile network operator with more than 20 million users on its network. 

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