EMIR Research has been calling for a comprehensive reevaluation of Malaysia’s 5G rollout.
Malaysia must ensure its long-term interests and gains of its 5G policies far outweigh the short-term benefits even if it means reviewing contracts and reversing policies.
Wrong model
The decision to pursue a single wholesale network (SWN) model, specifically the multi-operator core network (MOCN) where mobile network operators share all infrastructure except their core networks, is not a winning formula globally (see “Malaysian 5G Rollout – Topsy Turvy Innovation”).
The SWN model is a failed model globally, save for one or two extreme or exceptional cases, such as New Zealand and Brunei.
In particular, the SWN/MOCN removes competition at the infrastructure level, which is crucial for driving innovation, service quality and affordability.
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