Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Malaysia’s Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), TM, and ZTE Corporation (ZTE) have formed a strategic alliance to collaborate on a 5G live trial, which the partners claim to be the ‘world’s fastest,’ which will deliver speeds of up to 28 Gbps. According to the joint press release, this technology will reshape Malaysia’s digital landscape and establish a new global standard in wireless communication.
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Expanding 5G Capabilities: A New Frontier
This trial represents an expansion of DNB’s commitment to advancing 5G capabilities in Malaysia. The partnership will leverage TM’s network infrastructure and digital expertise, along with ZTE’s mmWave active antenna unit and chipset technology, to deliver Malaysia’s first Standalone 5G Core, complemented by an adaptable next-generation transport network.
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DNB stated, “We are thrilled to be part of this strategic collaboration with TM, MMU (Multimedia University) and ZTE on the world’s fastest 5G live trial. Connectivity is a vital component of the digital economy; and 5G, with its high throughput and low latency, paves the way for Malaysia to achieve its digital aspirations.”
“The use of mmWave spectrum in DNB’s 5G wholesale network further augments this by giving a 5.5G experience, which is a launchpad to 6G. The combination of our spectrum with TM’s SA core opens up exciting possibilities in the enterprise space, especially in the deployment of 5G private networks.”