{"id":44356,"date":"2025-04-16T15:17:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/?p=44356"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:53:43","slug":"u-mobile-selects-huawei-malaysia-and-zte-malaysia-as-technology-partners-for-next-gen-5g-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/2025\/04\/16\/u-mobile-selects-huawei-malaysia-and-zte-malaysia-as-technology-partners-for-next-gen-5g-network\/","title":{"rendered":"U Mobile selects Huawei Malaysia and ZTE Malaysia as technology partners for next gen 5G network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Partners will support U Mobile\u2019s aggressive goal of achieving 80% coverage of populated areas within the first 12 months and 90% coverage of populated areas in the subsequent 12 months.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U Mobile has named Huawei Malaysia and ZTE Malaysia as its technology partners for Malaysia\u2019s Next Gen 5G network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei and ZTE will be crucial to U Mobile\u2019s network goals as the company targets to achieve 80% coverage of populated areas within the first 12 months of commencing its network deployment, and 90% coverage of populated areas in the subsequent 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is in line with the company\u2019s overall strategy to expedite the nation\u2019s adoption of 5G and 5G-A – with a particular focus on supporting enterprises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

U Mobile has shared that their Next Gen 5G network is enterprise-grade and will also meet the diverse needs of organisations and applications with 5G-Advanced and network slicing available from the start of rollout. In addition, U Mobile is also looking to increase the number of indoor sites to enhance 5G in-building coverage, which is currently limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company also highlighted that the network will prioritise key focus areas such as transportation hubs, medical and sports facilities, smart cities and data centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe believe our Next Gen 5G network that is enterprise-grade will improve Malaysia\u2019s total 5G and 5G-A experience – be it for consumers or enterprises. We will also increase competition in the industry by providing more options at a wholesale level. Most importantly, we look forward to spurring innovation and adoption of solutions,\u201d said U Mobile\u2019s Chief Technology Officer, Woon Ooi Yuen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei Malaysia and ZTE Malaysia will play a key role in supporting U Mobile\u2019s network success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As U Mobile\u2019s technology partners, the companies are committed to bring a robust and high-quality 5G and 5G-A experience to both consumers and enterprises. The companies have shown to have the latest technology capabilities and expertise with proven success globally, along with the capabilities to meet U Mobile\u2019s aggressive timelines, following a competitive, extensive and transparent tender process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cWe started this selection process last year with invitations to tender, sent out to network equipment and software provider companies from all regions. Ultimately, only two Chinese companies responded and we are delighted to work with Huawei and ZTE on this significant endeavour. Apart from their global technology track record, they have also shared vision for an efficient and rapid rollout. U Mobile is looking forward to Huawei and ZTE playing a critical role in bringing a Next Gen 5G network that is enterprise-grade to Malaysians rapidly,\u201d said Woon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simon Sun, CEO, Huawei Malaysia, said: \u201cHuawei has consistently been recognised as a global leader in the 5G market with GlobalData naming us a leader for six consecutive years, as well as being ranked first globally in the number of 5G patents owned. Our unique 5G MetaAAU solution that adopts the industry\u2019s latest Massive-MIMO technology has transformed the ICT landscape by being technologically advanced 24 months ahead of other solutions in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTogether with U Mobile, we aim to build a bespoke 5G-A ready network, providing differentiated 5G and 5G-A experiences to people, homes and industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur end-to-end ICT solutions enable an ecosystem that synergises technologies for businesses from hardware, software, green energy, cloud and smart devices that expand vertical business growth, as well as nurture and grow local 5G-A talents. We look forward to accelerating digital transformation to support Malaysia\u2019s digital economy and shape the DNA for an intelligent future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steven Ge, Managing Director, ZTE Malaysia, said: \u201cZTE is pleased to be the technology partner of U\u00a0Mobile and is honoured to play a crucial role in shaping Malaysia\u2019s 5G landscape. This partnership continues our journey of building the nation’s telecommunications evolution – from 2G through 3G and 4G, and now into the 5G era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a leading innovator in the global telecommunications industry, ZTE\u2019s 5G CommonCore and Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions were recognised as industry leaders by GlobalData, Gartner and Omdia. We remain dedicated to delivering cutting-edge innovations to the region, exemplified by the introduction of 5G-A, which set a new industry benchmark and earned ZTE and U Mobile a place in the Malaysia Book of Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur strong commitment to supporting Malaysia\u2019s digitalisation and its ASEAN Chairmanship is further demonstrated through our Minimalist Private 5G-A Solution, deployed during SUKMA 2024, which was honoured with the GSMA Foundry Innovation Award at the GLOMO Awards 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe look forward to continuing our collaboration with U Mobile as we work together to realise Malaysia’s vision of becoming a regional digital leader.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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