I borrowed my brother's mobile device to test out if there is any 5G reception (I don't have one) because the coverage maps clearly said that my area is out of coverage area - and the result is I could receive 5G (NSA) mode via my Unifi Mobile SIM which has 5G package enabled - I wasted some data to test the potential internet speed of 5G - this is the only 5G capable SIM that I have with me.

Despite being "slightly outside the edge" of what coverage maps said - I still can get some 500Mbps speed while connected to DNB 5G. 4G via Unifi network is around 70Mbps (full speed data). But maybe another mast in my area is clearly needed for better coverage in my area. Note that I could get 400Mbps on Digi 4G+ via Galaxy S10+ (2019 flagship) (CelcomDigi has not merged the network in my area yet).







This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Jun 14 2023, 10:52 PM

Maybe because I live in a high rise building and also the closeness between my home to the mast - I can see the mast outside.

I have always received all main telcos in good signal strength and their high spectrum (except Yes) in my bedroom - in some parts of my house the signal is weak (but I am using fibre broadband at home - VoWifi is in the rescue.)

The coverage maps said it otherwise though. When I was downstairs the higher frequency spectrum of 4G services are sometimes very weak in signal (which is in the edge of coverage) - can't say for 5G as I borrowed my brother's device for a short test. They said that I can't receive it. (but I still receive it regardless - in my surprise)

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Jun 15 2023, 02:12 AM

Technically it is possible with 4CA 4G+ on the right place and conditions.

This is tested with 4 band CA on Digi (900+1800+2100+2600) - the network isn't merged yet. I can sometimes get it faster (this is around 300+ Mbps). Of course 5G is usually faster.



This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Jun 15 2023, 04:08 PM

Recently get a 5G phone (well - because I want some form of 5G connection) and test it at my home in JB using Unifi Mobile SIM card (this is what I have right now that support 5G) - on Fast.com I got 5G speeds of up to 700Mbps on a entry level Poco M4 5G. I had download using 5G on that device and it is really smooth! Will try it around the city on few days later as I now have access to a 5G device to do long form test outdoors. Some had said that the 5G experience in JB is really good.

The data usage is painful though as there is just 10GB FUP on the so called daily "unlimited" plan!

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Aug 6 2023, 01:21 AM


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I do change to Yes with device (24 mo contract) (and I am somehow ready to poorer in building coverage) - mainly because of 5G which the coverage is equal and Rahmah device offer but still maintaining some backup with Maxis and Unifi Mobile (call forwarding is activated whenever I go to buildings/malls to Maxis or Unifi in case some do contact me - there seems to be no charge on call forwarding).

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Oct 23 2023, 12:57 PM

mmWave is not widely supported (except US, Japan) and the coverage is really poor in areas where it is implemented. I read an article where more than 40000 mmwave sites are needed to cover just 95% of New York City! It is N77 development that really raise the internet speeds across USA. Prior to that, US used mmWave and low band 5G - which meant that many can't enjoy the true 5G speeds! Low band 5G only provide slight improvement to 4G as it has to be shared with 4G LTE bands.

Flagship Samsung phones sold in Korea doesn't really have mmwave support! This is also applicable to iPhones, which all models (except those sold in US) doesn't support mmwave. So this kinda explains why the telcos dosent want to develop 5G mmWave.

Even if Malaysia do ended up developing mmWave - we would only see developments in high density areas such as malls, stadiums and high traffic areas. More than 99% of 5G coverage area will remain Mid band 5G or low band 5G.

5G coverage observed inside Komtar JBCC mall - 800Mbps 5G speeds.