U Mobile has entered into a 5G wholesale agreement with Telekom Malaysia (TM) for a duration of three years, this will enable Unifi Mobile to utilize U Mobile's 5G network.
Consequently, Unifi Mobile's 5G offerings are anticipated to migrate from DNB's 5G network to U Mobile's 5G infrastructure following the conclusion of the transition process.
According to the terms of the agreement, U Mobile is set to offer comprehensive 5G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) services, encompassing provisioning, system integration, activation, testing, and ongoing enhancement.
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This will facilitate TM in offering 5G connectivity to its clientele. U Mobile announced that the selection of the appointment of its new executive came after a comprehensive assessment, showcasing the robustness of its advanced 5G network.
With a goal of achieving 80 percent Coverage of Population (COPA) by the latter half of 2026, the company revealed that its implementation is currently exceeding expected timelines.
U Mobile CEO Wong Heang Tuck says, “U Mobile is delighted to be appointed as TM’s 5G wholesale partner. We were selected after a structured evaluation process and the award is testament to the strength of our next gen 5G network capabilities. We are confident in our ability to deliver superior performance, reliability, robust security and enhanced customer experience to TM, supporting its ambitions to strengthen mobile competitiveness and advance its convergence strategy”.
He added, “This award is more than a commercial milestone, it underscores the value of healthy infrastructure competition in driving innovation and building a resilient, sustainable telecommunications ecosystem. We are grateful to the Government for appointing us as Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider and for the opportunity to realise the intent of a dual network landscape. We look forward to working closely with TM to accelerate 5G adoption and create long-term value for the industry and the nation”.
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TM is a crucial partner for U Mobile in the rapid deployment of its 5G network. In the previous year, TM and U Mobile entered into a 10-year contract worth RM2.4 billion. This agreement includes providing leased fibre line access to U Mobile's RAN sites, data center, and TM Edge facility, as well as trunk line connectivity for inter-regional data transport.
Individually, TM stated in a submission to Bursa Malaysia that it has chosen to end its Access Agreement (AA) with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) by exercising its contractual rights. In the announcement, it was stated that TM utilized its contractual rights on February 24, 2026, under the Access Agreement (AA) with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) from October 30, 2022, and sent a notice to terminate the AA to DNB and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) following the terms of the agreement.
The termination of the AA is dependent on regulatory approval. TM emphasizes the importance of mobile services in achieving its convergence goals, allowing for a seamless integration of fixed, mobile, content, and smart services for consumers, SMEs, and enterprises.
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The company believes that the implementation of the dual 5G network framework by the Government offers TM the chance to assess different options that will enhance the competitiveness and value of its convergence offerings in the long run.
It was stated that the implementation of 5G services will be carefully organized and executed seamlessly to avoid any interference with customers' satisfaction. Additionally, it recognized DNB's innovative role in speeding up the country's 5G expansion and is dedicated to working with industry partners to improve Malaysia's digital infrastructure.