U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZTE Corporation to co-develop AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network solutions tailored to East Malaysia’s industries. The signing took place at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by notable officials.
Under the MoU, U Mobile will utilize ZTE’s AI-enabled technologies to ensure stable coverage and high service quality for various economic sectors. Additionally, they will collaborate on an Intelligent 5G-enabled Industrial Campus framework to facilitate industrial digitalization, testing the solutions in pilot locations to promote smarter operations and efficiency. The goal is to create replicable models for broader adoption across industries in East Malaysia.
“U Mobile is delighted to sign this MoU with ZTE to co-develop AI-enhanced 5G-A network solutions and establish intelligent 5G-enabled industrial campuses as it underscores our commitment to accelerating enterprise and industry adoption of 5G and 5G-A. By combining our next gen ULTRA5G connectivity with ZTE’s global experience in AI-driven network technologies, we are laying the groundwork for scalable, high-performance infrastructure that supports industrial innovation and inclusive digital growth for East Malaysians, aligning with the country’s aspiration to become a high-income, digitally enabled nation,” said Woon Ooi Yuen, Chief Technology Officer of U Mobile.
Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “As a trusted partner to U Mobile, we are committed to advancing AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced across East Malaysia’s diverse terrain and industries. We will bring our latest innovations—including 5G Advanced Native AI-based station connectivity with Smart Antenna Algorithm, alongside Intelligent Campus connectivity solutions—to deliver stable, high-quality networks for both enterprises and consumers. Together, we aim to build scalable, replicable models that accelerate industrial digitalisation and help power inclusive growth in Malaysia’s digital economy.”
The MoU was signed by Woon Ooi Yuen, CTO of U Mobile, and Tey Khang Lian, Deputy Country Manager of ZTE Malaysia. It was also witnessed by Kenneth Chang, Deputy CEO of U Mobile, and Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia.