Can we expect location for it? First of all does Smartphone that currently supports 5G-A??

Based on quick Google search, 5G Advanced is either on 3GPP Release 18 or Release 19. To know what Release of 3GPP your smartphone use is to check what SOC your phone use and check the SOC documentation for modem.

based on the news the 5G-A is for iot devices, not related to mobile phones bah....



This post has been edited by prosibu: Feb 5 2025, 10:00 AM

Although 5G-Advanced mainly upgrades industry technology, your smartphone modem will also get smarter with these updates.

Think of 3GPP releases as the "underlying updates" that improve your modem, even if we only see the 4G or 5G labels.











This post has been edited by OfficiallyAhmad: Feb 5 2025, 01:09 PM

Yes, latest one support but may need firmware update.

Some of the newer phones that equipped with newer processor do have 5GA support but may need firmware update to open up. It happened in China when one of the telco upgraded to 5GA. 4Gbps real world speed during launch.
But during CNY I found that my 5G speed improved. Didn't know is due to less 5G broadband and heavy users or 5GA activation.

This post has been edited by poh880: Feb 5 2025, 02:01 PM

Got Phone that is 5G-A compatible in Malaysia available??

I don't really think so..

Believe Android phone will show 5GA, while iphone should be typical 5G since its 3G 4G/LTE all showing 1 single icon regardless the tech.
But do we need any firmware update from manufacture ?

Malaysia’s 5G Adoption Hits 53.35%, Coverage Expands to 82.4%

https://x.com/fahmi_fadzil/status/1887073754360193091



This post has been edited by OfficiallyAhmad: Feb 5 2025, 08:47 PM

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Fyi, ie 2024 or earlier flagship 5G phones may need an OTA update for 5.5G or 5G-A support, (including Vivo X-Fold 3 and X100) .......

https://www.androidauthority.com/5g-advance...lained-3430001/ - What is 5G Advanced and when will it release? - 23 Oct 2024
.... The good news is that today’s hardware already seems ready for the initial launch of 5G Advanced or 5.5G. The OPPO Find X7 series packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with the company’s X75 5G modem. It stands to reason that flagship Android smartphones released in 2024 could also support the new network type with a future software update. However, it’s more likely that next-gen chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite have been developed with 5G Advanced compatibility in mind and new phones will launch with out-of-the-box support.
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This post has been edited by lurkingaround: Feb 5 2025, 11:29 PM

Gobind : 5G Advanced to drive AI-powered industry growth

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said 5G Advanced with AI allows businesses and industries to run operations more efficiently by assessing their 5G requirements in real-time, enabling faster automation and smarter connectivity.

“In the past, building a 5G system for an industry required feedback from experts. But with this new technology, AI can now determine the best structure for an industry.

“This allows the necessary systems to be built much faster,” he said in a press conference after the launch.

He added that this advancement is expected to accelerate automation, enhance efficiency and provide real-time AI-driven solutions across various industries, including transport, healthcare, agriculture and small businesses.

“As industries evolve, AI will continuously assess and suggest improvements.

“This technology significantly streamlines the process, making it easier to integrate 5G and AI across various industries,” he said.

Gobind also mentioned that the National AI Office is now operational, focusing on five key sectors in its first quarter: Transport, healthcare, agri-tech, small and medium enterprises, micro, small and medium enterprises and government digital services.

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/02/04/...ndustry-growth/

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Malaysia’s 5G Adoption Hits 53.35%, Coverage Expands to 82.4%

MCMC assessing U Mobile’s business plan for second 5G network, award notice likely issued this month: Fahmi

5G under Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil
5G Advanced under Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo

National AI Office to develop AI solutions in key sectors, says Digital ...

The National AI Office is looking into developing AI solutions in five areas, transport, health, agriculture, SMEs, MSMEs, and government digital services, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. Speaking at the launch of 5G Advanced

I think the nation's network coverage for 5G should be the focus, rather than pushing further.

Can't even get consistent 5G across all states and locations.

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https://www.lowyat.net/2025/342164/u-mobile...rk-pending-dnb/ - Fahmi: U Mobile’s Second 5G Network Rollout Pending Fulfillment Of DNB Agreement
The process is expected to take at least five months before the second 5G network is deployed.
- 6 Feb 2025
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Someones on FB just receive 5G Standalone on their smartphone.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19xnRj8HZh/

https://www.u.com.my/en/personal/support/faqs/others/5g-sa

Certain postpaid plans only (U Postpaid 98/U Biz 98/U Plantium/U Premium) for now...

Obviously I tried with my prepaid, no SA

This post has been edited by luqman98x: Feb 15 2025, 11:00 AM

Seems DNB activating 5G SA for certain sites but why only Umobile what about CelcomDigi Maxis?? I saw even umobile officially confirms their page that 5G SA now available for certain smartphones and plans

This post has been edited by NagaK: Feb 15 2025, 12:45 PM


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It seems OP indeed confirm to be using one of the listed postpaid.

straight up 6G

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Latest News Update: .......

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/342535/dnb-rest...ond-5g-network/ - DNB Starts Restructuring As Malaysia Transitions To Dual 5G Network
The government will sell its stake in DNB to other telcos.
- 13 Feb 2025
.... The minister said that the government currently holds a 34.9% stake in DNB along with special shares, but as part of the transition, the government will be compensated for its shareholding as it will transfer the shares to the other telcos involved with DNB. Moreover, the government’s loan injection into DNB will be repaid by the telco firms along with interest charges while government-guaranteed loans will be refinanced to release the government from its guarantee obligation.

While no figure has been officially stated, analysts estimate that CelcomDigi, Maxis, and Yes could be paying RM394 million each to buy out U Mobile’s and the government’s equity stakes in DNB. U Mobile chairman Vincent Tan revealed last month that its second 5G network will be rolled out in 15 to 18 months as the company prepares to be publicly listed by the end of the year.

= DNB1 will be owned by CelcomDigi, Maxis and YES with the government holding a special/golden share that comes with veto rights.
= DNB2 will be owned solely by U Mobile.

= TM Unifi Mobile will likely be an MVNO for 5G/6G services from DNB1 or DNB2, maciam Tune Talk, OneXOX, etc.
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I saw 100 + 20 MHz. Is it aggregation n78 with n28?

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/342973/u-mobile...ccess-postpaid/