DNB will enable key 5G capabilities which are Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC), Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (uRLLC), and Network Slicing.

This will include the underlying 5G capabilities such as artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), robotics and augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) which will enable innovation that drives efficiency, service enablement and new experiences in various verticals.

The key 5G capabilities are explained below:

• Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB): Quite simply, the provision of mobile data, but at greater scale than before. 5G coverage will build on the speed and low-latency gains made by 4G to deliver even faster downlink and uplink speeds, and even lower latency. These gains can be experienced on 5G-enabled devices. eMBB makes any internet-based activity – whether accessing apps, email, websites, watching videos, and updating software – much faster and more seamless.
• Ultra-reliable, low latency communication (URLLC): This is defined by the 3GPP as a user plane latency of no more than 1 millisecond. URLLC makes it possible to support use cases that require very high reliability and extremely low latency such as industrial automation, intelligent transportation, and remote medical diagnosis and surgery.
• Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC): mMTC is all about developing connectivity for large numbers of low-cost, low-energy devices or sensors in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Network Slicing allows 5G infrastructure to be shared by multiple logical networks with each one tailored to fit a defined business purpose, creating new revenue opportunities for communication service providers with better security, faster service delivery, and improved flexibility.

DNB will also facilitate collaboration with industry stakeholders to identify key verticals as well as co-create unique, resilient, and proprietary applications for the consumer and enterprise segments.

Additionally, DNB will facilitate the deployment of fixed wireless access (FWA) to address last mile connectivity, particularly for rural and outlying areas of the country. With FWA technology, DNB will be able to extend 5G coverage to homes and businesses in areas where fibre deployment is not feasible.

This will promote greater digital inclusivity, allowing rural communities to participate in and benefit from Malaysia’s growing digital economy.