5G iS the biggest thing happening to telecommunications players as they ready themselves for its rollout. It is an important infrastructure in the push towards embracing Industry 4.0 to remain competitive.
At potential speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second, 5G will be the fastest network – it is 10 times faster than 4G – and will be far more advanced in terms of robustness, latency, peak speed and reliability.
However, there are challenges. Gaining the required spectrum from the government is crucial and failure to do so could be a show-stopper. Even with the spectrum, capital expenditure (capex) will be high, raising the concerns on return on investment. How does then Malaysia’s leading telco plan to embrace 5G and manage its challenges?
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