KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile, Malaysia’s best 5G network provider, announced that its ULTRA5G network has achieved 90% 5G Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) nationwide, delivering on the company’s July 2027 commitment more than nine months ahead of schedule.
The achievement, announced at an event officiated by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, and his deputy Teo Nie Ching, marks a major milestone in U Mobile’s nationwide ULTRA5G rollout and demonstrates the speed and scale of which the network has been deployed.
It follows the telco’s achievement of more than 80% CoPA in March 2026, less than nine months after the rollout began and more than three months ahead of its July 2026 deadline.
U Mobile began rolling out its network in July 2025 with two clear commitments; to achieve 80% CoPA within the first 12 months of deployment, followed by 90% CoPA by July 2027.
Having reached both milestones ahead of schedule, U Mobile has fulfilled the nationwide coverage commitments underpinning its role in Malaysia’s Dual 5G Network Model.
“Achieving 90% nationwide 5G coverage more than nine months ahead of schedule reflects the determination of the entire U Mobile team and the strong collaboration of our government, regulatory, technology and infrastructure partners,” U Mobile chief executive Wong Heang Tuck said .
“We made a commitment to build a nationwide 5G network at speed and scale, and today, we are proud to have delivered on that promise ahead of schedule.”
He added that this milestone is more than just about reaching a coverage target.
“It is about bringing quality digital connectivity closer to more Malaysians and creating a stronger foundation for how people learn, work, communicate and access opportunities.
“With the nationwide network foundation now in place, our focus is to continue strengthening the ULTRA5G experience and helping businesses, communities and public services translate connectivity into meaningful value,” Wong said.
The speed of U Mobile’s rollout has been accompanied by independently recognised network performance.
In 2026, U Mobile was named Malaysia’s Best Mobile Network and Fastest 5G Network by Ookla, while Opensignal recognised the company for improvements across reliability, network quality, speed and 5G experience.
Earlier this year, U Mobile was also recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for the Fastest 5G Network Rollout in Malaysia following its achievement of more than 80% CoPA in less than nine months.
Together, these independent recognitions demonstrate that the speed of U Mobile’s rollout has been matched by strong network performance and customer experience.
With its nationwide coverage milestone achieved, U Mobile will continue strengthening the reach and quality of ULTRA5G, including expanding its in-building coverage footprint.
Having fulfilled its first-year commitment for 5G in-building coverage, U Mobile has now surpassed 250 IBC sites nationwide, bringing stronger indoor connectivity to more locations.
The telco will also continue advancing initiatives to help organisations harness technologies including 5G-Advanced and AI-enabled solutions, supporting Malaysia’s continued digital transformation.
