fbpx
Connect with us

Tech

Fahmi Fadzil: Malaysia’s 5G Network Ranks 1st in the World for Consistency With a Score of 97.27%

Published

feat image fahmi fadzil 5g consistent
Source: Fahmi Fadzil | X

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Despite only introducing a 5G network in December 2021, Malaysia has performed admirably in the implementation of the cutting-edge mobile network.

As of December 2023, the 5G network coverage in Malaysia was at 80.2% and by the end of January 2024, users of the network had increased a whopping 2,400% to 10.06 million since December 2022.

 

The most consistent 5G network in the world!

Now, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced that Malaysia’s 5G network has unlocked a new achievement, whereby we have just been ranked as the world’s most consistent 5G network.

During his keynote at the Malaysian Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain yesterday (26 February), Fahmi said that Malaysia’s 5G network scored an impressive 97.27% by Ookla, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights on its “5G Consistency Score”.

 

 

Furthermore, the Communications Minister also took the “Best Global 5G Consistency Score” award on behalf of Malaysia at MWC 2024 from the President and CEO of Ookla, Stephen Buy.

Fahmi added that our country’s 5G network ranked first in the rankings, beating Northern Macedonia (94.06%) and the United Arab Emirates (93.88%).

 

 

According to BERNAMA, during his speech at MWC 2024, the Communications Minister lauded the achievement, saying that the triumph reaffirmed Malaysia’s position as a leading layer in the global digital landscape.

Furthermore, he added that this does not only prove our country’s commitment to technological advancements but also a reflection of the concerted efforts made by our telecommunications industry, regulatory bodies and government agencies to build a robust and reliable 5G infrastructure.

 

How the study was conducted

In a post, Fahmi said that the consistency score is an Ookla-specific methodology of measuring speeds where it has to satisfy both criteria – download and upload – 25Mbps and 3Mbps respectively.

Specifically, the consistency score is based on how consistently a mobile network can achieve a minimum of 25Mbps download and 3Mbps upload speed. In other words, the more consistent the network is at achieving these speeds, the higher the score is.

 


However, as of the time of writing, Ookla has yet to publish the consistency ranking study, hence we can’t go into finer details about it.

 

The elephant in the room

With that in mind, our 5G network topping the ranking for consistency comes as quite a surprise, given that another study, this time by Opensignal, claims that Malaysia has one of the most unreliable mobile networks in the world.

For context, in the Opensignal Global Reliability Experience Report released this month, Malaysia scored 790 points and is ranked the 7th worst in the study.

So, why is this study so contradictory to Ookla’s 5G Consistency Score?

Well, this is because while both aimed to quantify something virtually similar, both use different metrics and methodologies to come up with their respective rankings.

190044531 l
Source: 123RF

For illustration purposes

The Opensignal Global Reliability Experience Report analysed the reliability of mobile networks as experienced by their mobile users across nearly 40 mobile network markets worldwide.

Moreover, the study measures to what extent users stay consistently connected to their mobile network and whether they can continue to do typical tasks such as email, watching videos and using navigation apps while connected.

Opensignal said that this Reliability Experience study measures every aspect of the user’s experience of their network operator’s mobile data network. These include when it’s working flawlessly, when it’s working erratically and when users can’t connect at all.

For illustration purposes

Meanwhile, Ookla’s 5G Consistency Score is more straightforward, whereby it just repeatedly tests the upload and download speed of a mobile network and sees how consistently it achieves 25Mbps download and 3Mbps upload.

It is also worth noting that Opensignal’s study tested Malaysia’s mobile network as a whole, while Ookla’s only tested our country’s 5G network.

old people internet
Source: Getty Images

For illustration purposes

So, what do you guys think of Malaysia’s 5G network ranking first in the world for consistency? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

 

Also read: Fahmi Fadzil: 5G Network Users in M’sia Increased 2400% to Over 10 Million Since I Became Minister

feat image 5g network users msia

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

collage 59 collage 59
News7 hours ago

“Big moment for M’sia” – Manchester United Reaches Out to PERODUA for Potential Sponsorship Deal

Local automotive company PERODUA has been approached by English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United for discussions on a potential...

collage 44 1 collage 44 1
News8 hours ago

Woman to Sue Highway Workers for Cooking & Eating Her Dog After It Escaped from Pet Boarding Centre

Over the Lunar New Year, a woman dropped off her dog, Yi Yi, at the Little Tail Pet Boarding Centre...

My Post 1 2025 02 13T155554.895 My Post 1 2025 02 13T155554.895
News8 hours ago

M’sian’s Complaint About Husband Spending Salary on GROs Leads to Immigration Raid on Sri Petaling Club

A local woman’s disdain for her husband, who allegedly spent his whole salary on Guest Relations Officers (GROs) at an...

collage 56 collage 56
News9 hours ago

26yo Drunk Driver With No Valid Licence Crashes into a Bank, Gets 12 Months Jail Time & RM11k Fine

A 26-year-old unemployed man in Sabah was fined RM11,300 by the Magistrate Court in Tawau for drunk driving and causing...

collage 43 1 collage 43 1
News9 hours ago

Woman Discovers 4D Ticket She Found on Floor Holds Jackpot-Winning Number, Hands it Over to Police

A 63-year-old woman found a 4D lottery ticket lying on the ground while watching a lion dance performance at Loyang...

My Post 1 2025 02 13T142605.694 My Post 1 2025 02 13T142605.694
News10 hours ago

“Islamic Affairs & Non-Islamic Affairs” – Raub MP Suggests Having 2 Ministers in Religious Affairs Dept

Recently, a proposed guideline for Muslims attending non-Muslim events in Malaysia drew controversy after it was revealed by the Minister...

collage 42 1 collage 42 1
News12 hours ago

Man Accuses Matchmaking Service of Scamming Him After Failing to Find a Wife Despite Spending SGD12k

A 43-year-old man from Singapore has turned to a matchmaking agency to help him find a wife since he’s never...

My Post 1 2025 02 13T103931.713 My Post 1 2025 02 13T103931.713
News13 hours ago

Plans to Divide Popular M’sian Food Court into General & Alcohol-Free Zones Halted After Public Backlash

The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and their subsidiary, SEDC Permata, have postponed their plans to segregate a popular food...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY