U Mobile Hits 90 Percent 5G Coverage Ahead of Schedule

U Mobile ULTRA5G is a national mobile telecommunications network deployed by Malaysian operator U Mobile to deliver high-speed 5G mobile broadband across Malaysia. As Malaysia’s second designated 5G network operator, U Mobile expands wireless digital infrastructure to solve mobile connectivity constraints, improve data transmission speeds, and deliver indoor coverage to enterprise and consumer sectors. Official deployment details are documented at u.com.my/en/ultra5g.

Key Facts

Attribute Value

Network Operator U Mobile

Network Brand ULTRA5G

Coverage Achieved (September 2026) 90% Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA)

Rollout Start Date July 14, 2025

First-Year Site Upgrade Target 6,515 sites

Mandated Government Milestones 80% CoPA in Year 1; 95% CoPA by Year 3

Earlier Milestone (March 2026) 80% CoPA (Recognized by Malaysia Book of Records)

Government Commitment Deadline for 90% CoPA July 2027

Indoor 5G Deployments More than 250 sites nationwide

When Did U Mobile Reach 90 Percent 5G Coverage?

U Mobile attained 90% Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) at the end of September 2026, surpassing its official government commitment of July 2027 more than nine months ahead of schedule. The achievement represents an acceleration of Malaysia’s second national 5G infrastructure rollout led by telecommunications operator U Mobile.

According to U Mobile CEO Wong Heang Tuck, the network deployment officially began nationwide on July 14, 2025, with an initial first-year objective of upgrading 6,515 sites to 5G coverage. In November 2025, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil mandated that U Mobile achieve 80% 5G coverage in populated areas within its first operational year, followed by 95% coverage by its third year. U Mobile previously reached the 80% CoPA threshold in March 2026, an achievement recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records for the country’s fastest 5G network rollout.

Digital infrastructure serves as the fundamental basis for technological progress, and that the next challenge is in getting industries to adopt these available facilities. Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Communications Minister

U Mobile reached 90% populated area 5G coverage by the end of September 2026, completing the milestone more than nine months ahead of its July 2027 government commitment.

Where Is U Mobile Deploying Indoor 5G Infrastructure?

U Mobile deploys indoor ULTRA5G network infrastructure across more than 250 specialized locations nationwide, prioritizing high-demand enterprise environments including industrial facilities and hospitals. Following the completion of wide-area outdoor targets, the operator directs technical deployment toward deepening indoor signal penetration and optimizing network reliability.

Wong emphasized that reaching extensive population coverage does not conclude network obligations, shifting operational focus directly to network quality, reliability, and indoor performance across commercial and healthcare sectors. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil reiterated that deploying base digital infrastructure marks the starting stage rather than the completion of national digitization, with industry adoption serving as the subsequent operational priority.

U Mobile has implemented specialized indoor ULTRA5G deployments at more than 250 locations nationwide, including hospitals and industrial facilities.

Who Is This For?

U Mobile ULTRA5G infrastructure serves Malaysian mobile subscribers requiring high-speed consumer data access, as well as institutional and industrial sectors requiring specialized indoor wireless connectivity. Deployments are tailored for high-density enterprise settings such as hospitals and manufacturing locations that require dedicated local network coverage.

Target User Segment Infrastructure Application

General Population Nationwide mobile 5G connectivity across 90% of populated areas

Healthcare Facilities Specialized indoor ULTRA5G coverage across hospital compounds

Industrial Facilities Indoor 5G facilities engineered for commercial operations

Industrial locations and hospitals serve as the primary focus for U Mobile’s targeted indoor ULTRA5G infrastructure rollout across more than 250 facilities.

Common Questions

What coverage milestone did U Mobile reach in March 2026?

U Mobile achieved 80% Coverage of Populated Areas in March 2026. This milestone satisfied the government’s first-year rollout condition and earned U Mobile official recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for the fastest 5G rollout in Malaysia.

What are the Malaysian government’s official 5G coverage targets for U Mobile?

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil disclosed that U Mobile must attain 80% populated area coverage within its first year of operation and 95% coverage by its third year, following its July 14, 2025 rollout launch.

How many infrastructure sites did U Mobile plan to upgrade in year one?

U Mobile targeted upgrading 6,515 sites to 5G coverage during the first year of its nationwide rollout, which commenced on July 14, 2025, to build out Malaysia’s second 5G network.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on reporting published by Lowyat.NET on October 6, 2026 (“U Mobile Achieves 90% 5G CoPA Over Nine Months Ahead Of Schedule” by Lowyat.NET), incorporating operational statements from U Mobile CEO Wong Heang Tuck and policy statements from Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. No quantitative data conversions were required. This article was last updated on October 6, 2026.