DNB: More risk for 5G spectrum monopoly if second single wholesale infrastructure provider exists | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — Digital Nasional Berhad said giving private companies the power to operate a second 5G single wholesale infrastructure risks upending the government’s plan to make the high-speed internet technology affordable.

“It is highly unlikely that DNB in its current form will survive should there be another wholesale network provider. With the failure of DNB, the second wholesale provider will then eventually become a private SWN monopoly.” Marshall said DNB’s failure, caused by competition from private players, will also have financial, legal and reputational implications for the country.

Marshall said 5G is no longer just about telecommunications and mobile network operators like 2G, 3G and 4G but a basic utility like electricity and water that is essential for quality of life and livelihood.

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