U Mobile defends qualifications

13 November 2024

U Mobile has defended its qualifications to run Malaysia’s second 5G network after enduring a week of criticism from rivals, industry analysts and politicians who expressed bafflement at the government’s decision to give U Mobile the nod.

On 1 November, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) picked U Mobile to implement Malaysia’s second 5G network to compete with original 5G operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). Most of the criticism has focused on the fact that U Mobile is the youngest and smallest of the contenders, having only started services in 2007.

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Celebrating 30 years of advancing critical communications: TCCA enters its fourth decade as the authoritative voice of the sector

04 November 2024

For 30 years, TCCA has been at the forefront of promoting the use of standardised technologies to deliver mission-critical communication systems that are secure, available, resilient, interoperable and, ultimately, trusted.

In the five years since we marked our 25th anniversary, much has been achieved despite the global pandemic. We would like to thank all our members and partners for their hugely valued support and contributions that combine to deliver the collaborative advancement of critical communications. We would also like to thank the critical communications media outlets that are so supportive and publicise our work.

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Dito Telecommunity launches 5G FWA

23 October 2024

Dito Telecommunity has launched a 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service featuring a home Wi-Fi service powered by 5G RedCap technology.

The new service – Dito Home WOWFi – was developed in partnership with Huawei Technologies, and leverages its 5G standalone (SA) network and enables speeds of up to 100Mbps for home users.

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Viettel launches country’s first 5G SA

21 October 2024

Viettel has announced the nationwide launch of its standalone (SA) 5G service, making it the first operator in the country to do so.

Viettel will sell a range of 5G service packages for postpaid subscribers, from VND200,000 a month with a daily data cap of 6GB to VND2 million a month with a 50GB daily cap. Prepaid subscribers can get 5G packages ranging from 4GB of daily data at VND135,000 a month 30GB at VND210,000. Viettel will also offer a QoS-based service-based package that allows customers to flexibly prioritize high speed and low latency according to their needs.

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