like very first time, need to pay extra (RM10) to enjoy 5G service from Maxis....
later not sure will FOC or not

I tried 5G SA in HK, due to limited data quota I didn't do any speedtest, it seems nothing special, no issue youtube, normal browsing etc...
but one thing obviously is when having a call, the signal still maintain 5g, it didn't drop to 4g.

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5G SA also transmits on Low-Band 700MHz (2X20MHz block) = longer range and better object penetration for subscribers, eg better in-building coverage, like in concrete homes, condos/apartments and shophouses.

5G NSA does not transmit on Low-Band, ie transmits mostly only on Mid-Band 3.5GHz (100MHz block) = short range and poor object penetration. .......

GEMINI AI Overview:

5G Standalone (SA) offers improved network performance, including lower latency and faster speeds, through a dedicated 5G core and infrastructure, unlike Non-Standalone (NSA) which relies on the 4G core. Key advantages of SA include the ability to provide full 5G capabilities like ultra-low latency, network slicing, enhanced IoT support, increased energy efficiency, and superior security features.
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I tried AIS 5G in Bangkok , even in their lift i can get full bar signal with data as well which previously is totally no signal ( same lift ) . Wonder whats the difference with 5G in Malaysia.

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https://www.ais.th/en/about-us/network-tech...er/connectivity
.... What is the network coverage of 5G SA?
The network coverage of 5G SA is similar to that of 5G NSA.

5G SA-Compatible Device ...

= depending on your 5G device and phone plan, you can access Thailand AIS's 5G SA and/or 5G NSA network, similar to DNB1. But for DNB2 or U Mobile, you need to have a 5G SA-compatible device and high-end phone plan.
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Malaysia DNB has no indoor 5G cells deployed. If your telco deployed indoor 5G cells near or inside the lift, you may get full bar. Just like how Sunway Pyramid 4G+ signal looks like

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Related news update: .......

https://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...ent-with-eastel - U Mobile inks first 5G, 4G wholesale access agreement with Eastel - 13 Oct 2025

= DNB2 or U Mobile 5G SA also will likely have network congestion.
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This post has been edited by lurkingaround: Oct 13 2025, 09:14 PM

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Latest news update on U Mobile's 2nd 5G (SA) network:

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/369482/u-mobile...tions-malaysia/ - Network To More Locations; Coverage Stands At 54.9% In Malaysia
Users of the telco may now notice a connection to the newer UM ULTRA5G network while in the Klang Valley, Putrajaya, Labuan, and Pulau Pinang.
BY HEIRUL KAMEL OCTOBER 13, 2025
.... The highest coverage so far is recorded in Putrajaya at 99.7%, followed by Kuala Lumpur and Labuan at 90.8%, Pulau Pinang at 82.3%, and Selangor at 70.9%. ...
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rubbish network

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More info at .......
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=112292858
, ie the soyacincau news link, eg many of DNB2's/U Mobile's 5G (SA) cell towers in KL are ready but not yet operationally deployed or online, likely because U Mobile subscribers could still connect to DNB1's 5G (NSA) network, which U Mobile had already paid DNB1 for yearly access (at RM233 million per year.?).
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https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5544616

Based on this topic...

Under article 5.2 Equipment & Platform Security...

Huawei, ZTE or others Chinese equipment vendors & supplier of 4G, 5G or even 6G might get axed or being reviewed.....

So deployment of 5G by U Mobile could be affected???

Existing Telco equipment vendors & supplier need to be changed too??

Looks like U Mobile have upgraded this site with the Huawei Blade AAU. They also swapped the radios form ZTE to Huawei.



Doesn't seem it's active though. The 5G part at least. Still getting DNB 5G.

This post has been edited by Epic_winner091: Nov 1 2025, 09:23 PM

Also spotted these bad boys at SS 19 Subang Jaya.

https://www.u.com.my/en/about-us/newsroom/p...-5g-connectivit

Huawei MetaAAU
https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/proj...-metaaau/646357

is this the legendary beam forming antenna? u mobile 5G access ZTE sapu E.M, W.M HW sapu.

deal already signed, unker shame gonna pay full penalty for UM?

Not sure about it....

Maybe got loopholes to consider???

The deal signed with USA is quite vague....

unker shame is ball-less but barking like mad dog, you see europe also force them to ditch HW & ZTE, but don't compensate european at all, so Europe keep on using HW and ZTE, because replace with nokia or ericcson gonna cost them ten of billions of euro, who gonna pay for it? lol

Don't think that could happen. If so, no point for second network.

I was living in Canada for a good number years and they also had to rip out and replace any Huawei and ZTE gear they might have.

Funny thing is, the last place I lived, when they were installing my internet, the tech mistakenly brought a Nokia/Alcatel transceiver instead of a, get this, a Huawei one.

Canada at it one time got it own telco equipment called Nortel, but thanks to the management that prioritize stock price over R&D, the end fate is not hard to predict. i know bell and telus are big players. my guess is smaller players tend to use Huawei & ZTE as they don't have the big barjet like their big player counterparts, as they are serving rural area where less revenue can be generated. as in the case of USA. Federal Government have to subsidize the replacement cost, which is cut the nose to spike the face. Which ever that float the boat of these unhinged governments.
Transceiver? that mean you are on FTTH?

This agreement is one sided one.... So scared with those Chinese vendors.... They said about backdoor holes & security reasons....

Those Western one don't have backdoor holes security issues???? Sure got one... CIA or so is monitoring....