04 October 2021

Celcom plans to go live with 5G soon

Malaysian mobile telecommunications provider Celcom Axiata Bhd is set to launch its 5G technology services by the end 2021, it said.

The operator added that it is on track with its plans to call time on 3G, starting at the end of this month in phases until completion targeted by December 31, 2021. Celcom said it is also working to increase 4G network coverage at 3,200 sites nationwide.

“We have embarked on the 5G journey for a while and we have done more than 50 use cases throughout the year, such as in Langkawi, Petaling Jaya, Sunway and with other partners,” local media reports quoted Celcom chief executive officer (CEO) Mohamad Idham Nawawi. “We have had some discussions with the government’s 5G special purpose vehicle (SPV) and yes, we are technically ready and prepared to roll out as soon as the network is available.”

Celcom currently has circa 98% of devices on its network already on 4G devices, while less than 3% of its customers are still operating on 3G devices.

Celcom has completed almost 95% of network upgrading works at approximately 9,500 sites, performed network optimisation at more than 3,600 sites. It has also delivered 4G coverage improvements at 3,200 sites nationwide.