The 4G coverage in Sabah was at 73.41% in the second quarter of 2020 KKD TechNave
The Ministry of Communications and Digital has revealed that the 4G network coverage in Sabah’s populated areas has increased to 88.06 per cent. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that the statistic is as of the third quarter of 2022.
Furthermore, the 4G network coverage has increased from the 73.41 per cent recorded before the implementation of the National Digital Network plan in the second quarter of 2020. As reported by Bernama, Fahmi further elaborated that in order to expand quality broadband services in Sabah’s rural areas, the government had accelerated the provision of broadband services through satellite technology.
Specifically, the plans which were actually to be implemented under Phase 2 of JENDELA were successfully expedited and completed under Phase 1 last year. Besides that, a total of 171,554 premises in Sabah have also been provided with fibre optic connections for fixed broadband services, while it was still in the process of being implemented in the remaining 79,611 premises out of the planned 251,165.
4,096 transmitters have also been upgraded to 4G, while another 27 of the 4,123 planned upgrades were still underway. KKD has also built 159 new towers and is in the process of completing the remaining 455 towers out of the planned 614 towers. Fahmi clarified that the initiatives currently in the implementation stage are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023.
So, what do you guys think of the 4G network coverage in Sabah? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Budget 2023: Sabah hopes for increased funding for development, says MinisterKOTA KINABALU: It is hoped that there will be more funding and increased commitment in developing Sabah, said Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
Read more »
State elections: KKD to ensure more voters to fulfill responsibility“I think as a government agency, it is our responsibility to ensure that more voters go to the polls because that is the responsibility of Malaysians,' Teo Nie Ching said theSun theSundaily state polls voting responsibility citizens Malaysia
Read more »
KKD: Rebuttal of viral fake news on Feb 20MOF, in a statement, today denied giving e-cash assistance of RM300 per month, as viralled on the TikTok application. theSun theSundaily viralnews fakenews TikTok MOF
Read more »
Red tide in Sabah: Fisheries Dept bans shellfish from affected areas for nowKOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Fisheries Department has taken several measures following the red tide phenomenon here including a temporary ban on the harvesting, sale and consumption of shellfish from affected areas.
Read more »
Red tide in Sabah: Labuan residents advised to avoid eating shellfishLABUAN: The Labuan Fisheries Department has reminded the people in this duty-free-island to avoid consuming shellfish from mainland Sabah with immediate effect.
Read more »
Red tide off Sabah puts shellfish on warning list | The Malaysian InsightMass mortalities of marine life expected as algae bloom spreads.
Read more »