MalayMail/Bernama-Feb 26
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G Consistency Score at 97.29 per cent according to Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.
Announcing this achievement at the opening of the Malaysian Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 (MWC2024), Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, said this was a moment of triumph that reaffirmed Malaysia’s position as a leading player in the global digital landscape. “This does not only prove Malaysia’s commitment to technological advancement, but also a reflection of the concerted efforts made by our telecommunications industry, regulatory bodies, and government agencies to build a robust and reliable 5G infrastructure,” he said, in his keynote address when officiating the Malaysian Pavilion here today, which was also attended by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din. Consistency score is a Ookla specific methodology of measuring of speeds where it has to satisfy both criteria — download and upload — 25Mbps and 3Mbps respectively. Being ranked number one in 5G Consistency Score was not just about boasting rights said Fahmi, but it was about unlocking the full potential of this game-changing technology to drive economic growth, enhance social welfare, and foster a more inclusive society. “With a robust 5G infrastructure in place, we are poised to accelerate innovation across various sectors, from healthcare and education to manufacturing and agriculture, unlocking new opportunities and empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals alike,” he said. “This will position Malaysia as a front-runner in telecommunications globally,” he said. Read more at: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/02/26/fahmi-malaysia-now-ranks-number-one-globally-for-5g-consistency-score/120082
