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This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on July 10, 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has started its first public inquiry (PI) on telecommunication spectrum allocation matters in relation to the 700MHz, 2,300MHz and 2,600MHz bands.

In a statement yesterday, the MCMC said the PI, from July 1 until Aug 30, 2019, will adhere to processes outlined under Part V, Chapter 3 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

“This approach is to ensure transparency in the spectrum allocation method. The PI is expected to yield feedback from industry experts, public and interested parties on MCMC’s proposals pertaining to, among others, the spectrum allocation time frame, implementation plan, technical matters and spectrum fees.

“The PI document outlines some of MCMC’s preliminary positions relating to the proposed optimum bandwidth for each spectrum band, the award mechanism (tender or direct conversion), timeline for the allocation process and broad principles to determine spectrum fees. These preliminary positions are based on a recent study by MCMC to ensure optimised use of spectrum through effective spectrum allocation strategies,” the MCMC said.

Optimising the use of spectrum is important to ensure improved quality of service, wider coverage and better mobile broadband speeds, it said. “This is also in line with the aim of achieving the average speed of 30Mbps in 98% of populated areas by 2023 under the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan.”

More information about the PI on the allocation of spectrum bands for mobile broadband services can be found on the regulator’s website.

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