According to the official website of Malaysian telecommunications operator U Mobile, the company has recently signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with ZTE and Huawei respectively, to collaborate with two Chinese suppliers to deploy the country’s second 5G network and explore future RAN technology evolution, including 5G Advanced.
According to the relevant press release, with the help of ZTE’s technology and professional knowledge, U Mobile will deploy the most advanced hardware and software to create a high-performance and efficient second 5G network in Malaysia. U Mobile will continue to collaborate with ZTE on various research and development plans beyond 5G, focusing on the development of 5G Advanced, 6G, and future technologies to support the diverse needs of consumers and businesses.
In terms of end-to-end support, U Mobile and ZTE will continue to cooperate in network design, planning, deployment, operation, and optimization of the second 5G network deployment. Given the investment required for 5G deployment, the two companies will jointly evaluate and explore innovative financing solutions to ensure a model that is conducive to rapid technology deployment and cost-effectiveness.
Another press release stated that as part of the collaboration, U Mobile will work with Huawei Malaysia to deploy the latest hardware and software to create an efficient and high-performance second 5G network for Malaysia. In addition, U Mobile will leverage the technical expertise of Huawei Malaysia to deploy future RAN technologies.
U Mobile also expects Huawei Malaysia to share its global expertise and extensive research and development achievements, in order to collaborate on adopting advanced technologies to support market demand, especially for enterprises with ultra-low latency and high bandwidth requirements. In addition, both parties will also explore opportunities for project financing, including options such as supplier financing or deferred payment plans.
Woon Ooi Yuen, Chief Technology Officer of U Mobile, said, “The latest collaboration between U Mobile and ZTE is another milestone for us to provide affordable, high-quality 5G services and solutions to Malaysians. We believe that ZTE’s advanced technology and global insights will enable us to quickly and efficiently build our second 5G network, while preparing our network for future technologies that meet the needs of consumers and businesses.”
Regarding the cooperation with Huawei, he said, “U Mobile is pleased to receive support from Huawei Malaysia for deploying the second 5G network. As a long-term partner, we have benefited greatly from Huawei Malaysia’s technology and global expertise, and we believe they will continue to play a key role in helping us improve the 5G experience and prepare for the deployment of future RAN technology. This will help ensure that our infrastructure can support rapidly developing and high-performance needs, especially those from enterprises.”
Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, said about this cooperation: “As a trusted partner of U Mobile, we look forward to supporting U Mobile in building a 5G RAN transmission network and 5G advanced. We will bring our latest technologies, such as general intelligence, deterministic performance, and integrated sensing, to build networks for consumers and businesses, empowering Malaysia’s digital economy.”
“Huawei Malaysia is looking forward to supporting the future development of U Mobile. We hope to lay the foundation for a better and more connected future. Our ultimate goal is to bridge the digital divide and bring digitization to every person, every household, and every organization. We will continue to drive the development of core solutions to help operators like U Mobile accelerate their telecommunications business and achieve greater commercial success, “said Zac Chow, Vice President of Huawei Malaysia’s Network Business Group.
