3G

Digi revises 3G network shutdown schedule for Northern and Central regions
Digi has advised that its 3G network shutdown in Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis will now be on 3 January 2022, while the shutdown in Selangor and Federal Territories (including Putrajaya) will be on 6 January 2022.
Malaysia’s JENDELA delivering on 4G coverage promise, narrowing digital divide
All regions experience over 80% 4G availability with 7 regions enjoying over 90% Newfound connectivity will have significant knock-on effect on digital economy
With 3G gone, whither Malaysia's basic mobile network services?
3G spectrum refarming is a common method to make way for more efficient 4G and 5G technology. But the key to success is to do it orderly and systematically. Is Malaysia government's fast tracking of this process putting it at a disadvantage? Edwin Yapp explores.
Malaysia's 5G spectrum conundrum: A blessing in disguise?
Unpredictable turn of events have forced Malaysia to delay its initial aggressive plans to award 5G spectra to mobile operators. But is this necessarily a bad thing? Edwin Yapp explores these complex issues in a Malaysia that has been dominated by Covid-19 headlines and a change in government in 2020.
Malaysia's disparity in mobile network connectivity
Users on Celcom’s network enjoy the highest connectivity in densely populated regions with 4G availability of over 90%.
Indonesia on the verge of becoming a digital economy giant in SEA
GSMA report estimates that assigning 700 MHz to mobile broadband would deliver US$11 billion over 10 years.
Telco Deep Dive 2017: Malaysian spectrum refarming: Where are we after a year?
Where are the Malaysian telcos at in regards to their spectrum refarming? DNA takes a look in its latest Telco Deep Dive.
5G is a ways off, but gestation is shorter this time
Edwin Yapp reflects on his time spent at MWC Shanghai and comes away with a few conclusions.
ZTE sets its sights on Asean to boost growth
ZTE has made inroads through its pre-5G and upcoming 5G technology. Edwin Yapp reports from Mobile World Congress Asia.
LTE set to become the dominant mobile access technology: Ericsson Mobility Report
In Indonesia, LTE subscriptions will grow significantly with a projected 65% of total mobile subscriptions by 2022.
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