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DNB Welcomes Decision by the Government to Retain Single Wholesale Network for National 5G Deployment

16 March 2022

Economic Impact Report Forecasts DNB’s Single Wholesale 5G Network to Create RM122 billion in GDP and 148,000 jobs in 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 MARCH 2022 – Digital Nasional Berhad (“DNB”) welcomes the decision by the Government of Malaysia to retain the 5G Single Wholesale Network (“SWN”) model for national 5G deployment, with an offer for telecommunications companies (“Telcos”) to subscribe for equity stakes in DNB 

DNB is pleased that the Government has reaffirmed that the current “cost-recovery”, “supply-led” SWN model being implemented by DNB is best suited to accelerating deployment of the national 5G network and encouraging its adoption by the Rakyat. This is consistent with the country’s digital economy aspirations and positions Malaysia as an attractive destination for the global investor.

We look forward to engaging with the Telcos to discuss and agree all aspects related to the proposed equity participation in DNB. 

DNB will work with our stakeholders and the Telcos to deliver fair, equal and affordable access to high quality 5G services for the benefit of the Rakyat, with an objective to achieve 80% coverage of populated areas by 2024.

In this regard, DNB will be extending its ongoing commercial pilot to 30 June 2022, to facilitate a seamless transition for Telcos that have yet to sign up. The commercial pilot – which commenced on 15 December 2021 is due to conclude on 31 March 2022 – will allow Telcos to access the network without charge, to provide 5G experiences to their end users. 

 

Main Media Contact Information:

Digital Nasional Berhad Vicky Wong Head, Corporate Communications Wei-chieh.wong@digital-nasional.com.my


General Media Contact corp.comms@digital-nasional.com.my

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