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Study: Most Malaysians on 3G networks actually have 4G-capable phones

A file photo of a motorcyclist stopping to answer a phone call with KLCC in the background. A report states that many Malaysians who continue to use 3G networks have upgraded their phones but not their mobile plan. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star The majority of Malaysians still on 3G networks are using 4G capable phones, a study by mobile analytics firm OpenSignal discovered. Its data analyst Hardik Khatri said these users who have never connected to a 4G network – dubbed “3G-only users” – fell into three categories. The majority (81.9%) had both 4G-capable smartphone and spent time in 4G-covered areas but still only connected to 3G networks.

Fixed line portability soon

The country’s dominant fixed line player with nearly 90% market share, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), may see some erosion in earnings in the longer term if fixed line portability (FNP) picks up, especially among enterprises and businesses. PETALING JAYA: Land line subscribers will be allowed to change their service provider between the different telecommunication providers and keep their phone number by the end of 2022 that could see more competition emerge in what was once seen as a dormant business. The country’s dominant fixed line player with nearly 90% market share, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), may see some erosion in earnings in the longer term if fixed line portability (FNP) picks up, especially among enterprises and businesses.

To share or not to share

TECHNOLOGY plays a vital role in our everyday lives, more so now amid the ever-present Covid-19. With most of us housebound to help limit the spread of the disease, the Internet has become a prime source of information for society. Social media in particular is helpful in supplying details that can help us better cope with day-to-day living. In fact, the White Flag movement has a digital version now; (kitajaga.co) the public can put up virtual white flags to alert others that they need aid, and those who want to help can respond easily through the website. However, with social media being such an integral part of our lives, there is growing concern over the veracity of information conveyed via virtual platforms.

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