Can direct award of the 700MHz spectrum ensure faster rollout of 5G in Malaysia?
According to industry sources, the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down the progress of 5G rollout globally and Malaysia needs to ensure that 5G deployment is. It is said that 5G would be critical to boosting the local economy as it will create new jobs and opportunities in the new normal where digitalisation is crucial.
They are concerns on the ability for collaboration between members of the consortium that may have competing interests. It is also highlighted that the approach may not necessarily be sustainable without impacting consumers, businesses and the government if it is controlled by a single consortium.
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