Maxis and Huawei recently unveiled what they claim is the first 5G advanced technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Malaysian telecom company Maxis and Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on a 5G-Advanced acceleration program.
The agreement covers a number of areas to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of 5G advanced technology in Malaysia, spanning use cases, key technologies, technology evolution and ecosystem.
Under the terms of the agreement, Maxis and Huawei will accelerate adoption of 5G Advanced and explore initiatives to accelerate the transition and further accelerate the adoption of the technology. Maxis and Huawei will also showcase the end-to-end 5G-Advanced versatility and security benefits through trials and tests.
The companies will leverage network insights to identify business solutions and optimization opportunities enabled by 5G and 5G Advance, with a focus on consumers and enterprises, including small and medium-sized businesses.
“In addition to developing effective solutions that leverage existing 5G capabilities, we are leveraging the speeds, massive connectivity, and improved latency that 5.5G brings to deliver useful solutions and even better customer experiences. We look forward to delivering the experience,” said CEO Goh Seow Eng. Maxis.
Under the agreement, Maxis and Huawei will also study future technology and spectrum evolution and provide recommendations in line with the business case and ecosystem readiness.
Last month, Maxis and Huawei announced they had successfully demonstrated what they claim is the first 5G advanced technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
The Asian carrier said the 5G-Advanced trial will include a live speed test to demonstrate 5G-Advanced’s ability to achieve ultra-fast peak speeds of up to 8Gbps.
5G-Advanced, also known as “5.5G,” promises up to 10x improvements in speed, connected devices, and latency compared to current 5G networks, Maxis said.
The demonstration booth showcased the technology’s interactive applications, including low-latency live streaming of various views of Kuala Lumpur city centre, live 3D content, and immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences.
Maxis also highlighted that 5.5G’s advanced capabilities can support digitization, automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) across many sectors. These capabilities not only facilitate the digital upgrade of essential industries such as high-end manufacturing, automotive, and smart transportation, but also enable cutting-edge visual communication through 3D and augmented reality (XR). Additionally, 5G-Advanced will also support the development of affordable IoT solutions, the company added.
