Malaysian operators Celcom Axiata and Maxis have agreed to explore a potential partnership for the deployment of Malaysia’s 5G infrastructure. The operators will explore business opportunities in relation to 5G strategic areas to deliver 5G services in Malaysia as soon as the necessary spectrum is made available. The potential collaboration focuses on the joint deployment of 5G infrastructure which will cover selected areas. Maxis and Celcom will still maintain their own networks and remain competitive in other areas.
Maxis earlier selected Huawei for the deployment of its 5G network across the country. Under the terms of the deal, Huawei will supply 4G and 5G radio equipment and services for Maxis. Back in July, Celcom deployed a 5G Live Cluster Field Trial, at its @celcom headquarters. The 6-month 5G field trial will be conducted at Celcom and within the surrounding areas of Petaling Jaya Sentral, with the objective to test and observe the use cases and behavior of 5G coverage within real-life environments.
Market competitor U Mobile recently partnered with Huawei for the development of 5G services on the local market. The partnership will support U Mobile’s planned 5G services launch in 2020. The deal includes 5G live trials that will be rolled out in Malaysia next year.
