DNB – Ericsson tag teams to launch 5G Advanced technology
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson have launched 5G Advanced technology on DNB’s network, making it one of the first networks to launch this capability.
This new technology, leveraging AI, enhances user experience with ultra-low latency and high throughput to bring a truly immersive experience.
The launch event, held at DNB’s My5G Portal experience centre located at TRX, was officiated by Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.
Also present were leaders from other government agencies as well as mobile network providers.
At the launch event, a live music band performed seamlessly, with the members of the band split across two different locations.
The band’s ability to play in sync across different venues was due to the low latency, high bandwidth and reliability of 5G Advanced.
The live demonstration showed the potential of use cases, such as remote surgery and immersive education.
Building on the foundation of 5G, 5G Advanced ensures consistent and superior user experience at any time and place, and can influence network behavior to achieve desired outcomes.
The DNB network will also continue to benefit from Ericsson’s AI intent-based operations to build a high-performing network.
These advancements both enhance user experiences and enable innovative consumer and enterprise applications that were not possible with standard 5G.
Ericsson 5G Advanced solutions, such as RedCap, enable a wider range of use cases by extending battery life and reducing complexity for devices like wearables and industry sensors.
For businesses, this means better IoT deployments, improved operational efficiencies, and a more affordable way to innovate.
5G Advanced also brings intent-based solutions like Automated Energy Saver, part of Ericsson’s Energy Efficiency and Management subscription, to maximize energy performance.
In his speech, Gobind expressed his hope that this enhancement of Malaysia’s 5G network will encourage more 5G adoption amongst users, especially enterprises.
“Accelerating 5G adoption across various enterprises is vital for Malaysia’s digital transformation.
“It not only positions Malaysia as a 5G leader during our ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 but also bolsters our influence on digital investments and benefits in the region,” Gobind said.
DNB’s CEO, Datuk Azman Ismail, meanwhile pointed out that DNB would aid in accelerating the digitalization journey of enterprises in various sectors
“Our 5G network is globally recognized for its performance and reliability.
“With 5G Advanced, DNB aims to help accelerate the digitalization journey of enterprises working with our access seekers in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism with advanced tools to innovate and deliver superior products and services.”
As of Dec 2024, Malaysia has recorded 18.2 million 5G service subscriptions, representing a 53.4% adoption rate.