GEORGE TOWN, September 10 – YTL Communications’ Yes has Launched its Commercial 5G Wireless Service in Penang Malaysia offerings in George Town and Bayan Lepas and enabling Penangites to have access to 5G Plans today. Additionally, Yes launched Malaysia’s First 5G Wireless Fibre Service as a commitment to provide affordable 5G Services and Solutions for every Malaysian. As Malaysia transitions into a digital world where high quality connectivity is a prerequisite to enabling greater productivity and efficiency, Yes is excited to enable consumers and industries alike to be part of this digital transformation with its 5G solutions.
The launched is with the support of the Penang State Government and officiated by Penang’s Chief Minister, YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, the Yes 5G service is fully in-line with the State’s Penang2030 vision of ‘A Family-Focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation’. The extension of Yes 5G service into Penang will not only encourage new investments and boost the State’s economy – Penangites will also be amongst the first in the country to experience world class 5G connectivity.
YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Penang’s Chief Minister said, “This initiative by YTL Communications’ Yes to elevate Penang brings us closer to our Penang2030 vision as world class mobile Internet is key to advancing our digital economy and make Penang an even more attractive location for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). I am looking forward to seeing our Rakyat and industries adapt and transition to 5G. It is important for us to have winning partnerships like this to support our state’s progress towards becoming a green and smart state.”
Yes also announced the launch of its Infinite Gateway – Malaysia’s First 5G Wireless Fibre service. Requiring no installation, the fibre class product is movable from room to room and can connect up to 32 devices using its built-in Wi-Fi 6 support. Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications said, As a catalyst of the telco industry, we have been at the forefront of technology evolution for the benefit of the nation. We are proud to be extending our 5G service to Penang today. And we are excited to play an active role in supporting the state’s Penang2030 vision.
Local consumers, businesses and innovators will benefit greatly from our 5G services, including Malaysia’s first wireless fibre service. We are on the right track building towards our mission of “5G for All “Our Yes Infinite Gateway provides an elegant solution for many Malaysians that are not able to get access to conventional fibre service or are unsatisfied with their current home or work broadband connectivity,” he said, adding that Yes sees this as an opportunity to use the rapidly growing 5G service footprint to close the digital divide, so everyone can live, work, learn and play efficiently.
