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U Mobile ULTRA5G network hits 90% 5G coverage nationwide

Published

6 October 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

Malaysia

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

U Mobile has reached 90% 5G population coverage across Malaysia more than nine months ahead of its July 2027 target, claiming the widest 5G network nationwide. The company has also deployed over 250 indoor 5G sites and plans further expansion with 5G-Advanced and AI-enabled technologies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 6 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

U Mobile’s leap to 90% 5G coverage months early opens wide network access in Malaysia. You need to re-calibrate plans around their expanded reach and intensified competition for digital services in this market.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 6 Oct 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026

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