KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The shift from a single wholesale network to a dual network for 5G rollout in 2024 is set to benefit the industry with a variation of enterprise solution offerings by mobile network operators (MNOs), according to the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD).
Its Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government’s decision to have a dual network for 5G is more on business consideration that allows MNOs to cater for different enterprise solutions that suit their specific customers.
“Any telecommunication company (telco) that has some control over infrastructure will be able to roll out specific enterprise solutions that might be suitable for their customers.
“Some telcos might be looking at certain sectors such as refinery in oil and gas (for their 5G services), whereas some might be looking at retails and certain types of factories,” he said in a media briefing on 5G direction recently.
According to Fahmi, the decision to switch to a dual network for 5G rollout was made after the review committee comprising representatives from KKD and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) conducted 19 engagement sessions with various parties including industry players.
“There were at least eight (5G network) models reviewed including some variations, hybrids and augmentation of past models.
“In the end, the Cabinet decided that this is the model (dual network), which Digital National Bhd (DNB) remains and continues to complete 80 per cent 5G coverage of populated areas (CoPA) before subsequently shifting to a dual network model.
“I believe there are some arguments made about removing monopoly and also the question of sustainability of the telecommunication industry. For the government, the chief concern is that we honour whatever contract that has been signed and reached the target set before,” said Fahmi.
— Bernama
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