Malaysian Telcos Spearhead Digital Transformation with 5G and Full-Fibre Broadband Expansion

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Idem Est Research & Advisory

20 June 2024, 16:00 AEST

Malaysia Telecom Industry Market Report forecasts 63m mobile and fixed broadband subscribers by 2031

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Key Highlights from the Malaysia Telecoms Industry Report:

In an ambitious push towards a digitally empowered future, Malaysian telecommunications providers are aggressively migrating mobile subscribers to 5G and expanding full-fibre broadband services, as highlighted in the latest market report by Idem Est Research for the years 2024-2031.

Rapid 5G Deployment and Subscriber Migration

The Malaysian telecom industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the accelerated deployment of 5G networks. Spearheaded by capital investments of RMB 7 billion the Malaysian telecommunications industry is catching up with 5G take-up accelerating and full-fibre networks expanding in regional areas.

Full-Fibre Broadband Expansion

Parallel to the 5G rollout, there is a strong focus on expanding full-fibre broadband connectivity. Under the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) plan, the government is committed to ensuring that the number of premises passed by fibre reaches nine million by 2025. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide high-speed internet access to 100% of the population, enhancing both mobile and fixed-line broadband services across the country.

Telecom Operators’ Strategic Shifts

Leading telecom operators like Telekom Malaysia, Maxis, TIME and CelcomDigi are at the forefront of this technological shift. These providers are not only expanding their network capabilities but are also actively transitioning their subscriber base to more advanced services.

“Idem Est Research forecasts that mobile subscribers will reach 57 million by 2031, while the fixed broadband market will continue to increase fibre penetration into more households, with over two-thirds of households on plans over 100Mbps. The telecommunications industry is expected to maintain revenue growth momentum, with an average growth rate of 1.5% from 204 to 2031,” says Landry Fevre, Director of Idem Est Research & Advisory.

Market Impact and Consumer Benefits

The migration towards 5G and full-fibre broadband is set to reshape the consumer experience in Malaysia, offering faster speeds, higher reliability. Our international benchmark shows Malaysian mobile users are among the heaviest users downloading about 30GB per month for a cost of USD 0.3 per GB.

Conclusion

As Malaysia continues to advance its digital infrastructure, the commitment shown by both the government and private telecom operators ensures that the nation is well-positioned to capitalize on the benefits of 5G and full-fibre broadband. “This concerted effort marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s journey towards becoming a fully connected digital economy, already ranking 15^th among 170 countries in the ITU ICT development index 2023,” added Landry Fevre.

This press release provides an overview of the strategic initiatives undertaken by Malaysian telecom operators to transition the nation towards advanced 5G and full-fibre broadband technologies, as detailed in the Malaysia Telecommunications Market Report, 2024-2031 by Idem Est Research. For further information and a full report, please visit [Link to the full report].

KEY COMPANIES MENTIONED IN THIS MALAYSIA TELECOMS INDUSTRY REPORT:

Allo, Altel, Astro, Axiata, Celcom, CelcomDigi, Digi, edotco, Maxis, OCK, REDtone, Sacofa, Telekom Malaysia, TIME dotCom, Usaha Tegas, U Mobile, ViewQuest and YTL

About Idem Est Research Advisory
Idem Est Research and Advisory is a boutique telecommunications and digital infrastructure market research and advisory. Idem Est Research provides leading telecoms research helping our clients stay updated on the latest telecoms sector and digital infrastructure developments. The reports provide analyses of mobile and broadband markets, capital expenditure, forecasts, key telecom trends and thematic such as 5G and telecoms digital infrastructure, as well as other statistics of the telco industry.

Our independent approach allows us to place the trends and drivers fully into context and analyse the industry from different, unbiased perspectives. Alongside the facts and figures, Idem Est Research draws on three decades of experience to provide incisive commentary and analysis. This brings visibility to the business drivers, challenges, decision-making and future direction of the telecoms sector.
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Contact Information:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Landry Fevre
Woonona Rd
Northbridge, NSW 2063
Australia
landry@idemest.com

SOURCE: Idem Est Research & Advisory

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