Malaysian operators CelcomDigi and U Mobile, in partnership with ZTE, have announced that they have been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for achieving the fastest mobile speeds at 30.8 Gbps with 5G-Advanced (5G-A) during a live trial conducted in Kuching, Sarawak. In addition to this new benchmark, the partners also recorded individual users experiencing speeds of up to 8.5 Gbps.
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5G-A Technology Showcase
According to the joint statement, this milestone underscores the transformative potential of 5G-A technology, supporting complex, data-intensive applications. The technology will be showcased in Malaysia's first 5G-A live broadcast of the Sukma 2024 Opening Ceremony, with high-resolution, low-latency streams provided by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). This broadcast will allow RTM to deliver superior footage and real-time coverage.
Steven Ge, CEO of ZTE Malaysia, said, "ZTE's dedication to innovation is reflected through our 5G and 5G-A use cases. Together with our partners, CelcomDigi and U Mobile, we have achieved milestone performances."
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Datuk Idham Nawawi, CelcomDigi's CEO, said, "This achievement reflects the importance of industry collaboration and partnerships, especially in realizing the potentials of 5G and 5G-A. We continue to execute on our multi-partner strategy of bringing together the best technologies from the East and West to deliver the best experiences to Malaysians and enable the nation’s transformation into a 5G-AI-powered digital society."
"We are proud to achieve this record-breaking 5G-Advanced accomplishment of 30.8 Gbps with our industry partner CelcomDigi and technology partner ZTE, as it showcases the possibilities of what 5G-A can do for enterprise solutions across various verticals," Wong Heang Tuck, CEO of U Mobile, added.
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Experience 5G-A Enhanced XR
Visitors to the CelcomDigi, U Mobile, and ZTE 5G-A Pavilion at Stadium Sarawak can experience 5G-A-enhanced XR (extended reality) through 360-degree cameras and VR goggles, immersing themselves in the stadium's atmosphere, the official release said.
