Telcos upgrading 3G transmitter stations to 4G, says Deputy Communications Minister

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PETALING JAYA: Telecommunication companies are in the process of upgrading the 3G transmitter stations to 4G services following the decision to terminate the use of 3G networks, says Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

As of Jan 25, Zahidi said a total of 1,466 3G transmitter stations had been upgraded to 4G services by the main telco services provider companies.

Zahidi added the existing backhaul network is also being upgraded to fiber optics in certain areas to accommodate higher radio capacity for 4G services, saying that upgrading this backhaul network and 4G transmitter stations would ensure better quality mobile broadband access along with better quality experience for users.

“For the fourth quarter of 2021, a total of 148 towers are ready to be implemented. In addition, a total of 5,394 existing transmitting stations have been and will be upgraded to 4G to improve coverage quality to consumers.Meanwhile he acknowledged there were blindspots not just in the interior but in major cities, when asked by Wong Shu Qi .

 

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The best way is to upgrade the 4G network and make sure every areas in Malaysia are 4G ready. But this guy just terminated 3G without getting the 4G ready. Such a bullshit statement when he says they are still upgrading after the termination. What a stupid Minister.

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Despite all this our bandwidth still slow compared to our neighbors countries, step up your pace.

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