3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
U Mobile, OCK ink MoU for nationwide next Gen 5G rollout
KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OCK Group Bhd's subsidiary, OCK Telco Infra Sdn Bhd, for its nationwide Next Gen 5G rollout.
In a statement today, U Mobile said OCK will become one of U Mobile's preferred 5G In-Building Coverage (IBC) infrastructure partners for the rollout.
It said this collaboration represents another critical milestone in U Mobile's Next Gen 5G network deployment, especially in delivering a superior 5G performance in high-traffic indoor environments.
U Mobile chief technology officer Woon Ooi Yuen said as Malaysia's Next Gen 5G network provider, the company is committed to empowering consumers and enterprises through reliable, ultra-fast connectivity.
Woon said this partnership with OCK further enhances our ability to deliver that promise, especially in indoor and high-density environments.
"OCK will also serve as a key enabler in supporting our goal of achieving 80 per cent coverage of populated areas (CoPA) by July 2026, while laying the foundation for broader 5G innovation and adoption," he said.
With OCK's experience and capabilities in deploying telco infrastructure, U Mobile aims to accelerate its 5G IBC deployment with customised solutions tailored to the unique needs of each site.
The partnership will prioritise reliable, high-performance indoor 5G connectivity that supports ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and seamless user experiences.
Both parties also aim to deliver a fast and cost-effective deployment through a commercially competitive arrangement.
"As part of the MOU, U Mobile and OCK will also jointly explore next-generation IBC innovations, including solutions that integrate technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, and autonomous systems, laying the groundwork for future-ready digital environments," it added.
