MCMC calls for 5G demonstration project proposals

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has called on all licensed network facilities providers (NFP) and network service providers (NSP) to submit proposals for 5G demonstration projects.

The 5G Test Bed Working Group chairperson Ahmad Nasruddin 'Atiqullah Fakrullah said the move was aimed at finding licensees interested in developing, testing and fostering the implementation of 5G use cases in leveraging the growth of the 5G ecosystem in the country.

"The proposal papers from applicants should include information such as trials of 5G network usage, preparation of equipment and use of the technology to meet the requirements set to address the prescribed requirements for identified use cases.

"The industry or fields that have been identified to help in this cooperation include the agricultural, transport, education, media/entertainment, healthcare, processing and production industries, smart cities and solutions for people with disabilities," he said in a statement today.

He said applicants could propose their preferred location to conduct the demonstration project.

- Bernama