YTL Communications made history again today as the first telco in Malaysia to commercially launch 5G Advanced through its service brand, Yes. The rollout, already deployed in the Klang Valley and set for nationwide completion by December 2025, delivers deeper 5G coverage, faster performance and AI-ready connectivity to benefit consumers and businesses alike.
The launch took place at the Yes Presents: The Future First Tech-Talk event, where Yes demonstrated its 5G Advanced features including class-leading downlink and uplink speeds, ultra-low latency, and for the first time in Malaysia – advanced network slicing with quality-of-service prioritisation, a priority ‘VIP lane’ that ensures consistent connectivity across the Yes 5G network.
“This is more than a network upgrade; it’s a game-changer. With 5G Advanced, Malaysians can enjoy broader and deeper 5G coverage nationwide and a high-performance wireless network the country has not seen before. It’s the foundation for an uncapped, inclusive and AI-ready society that Malaysians deserve,” said Wing K Lee, Chief Executive Officer of YTL Communications.
“DNB congratulates YTL Communications on this important milestone,” said Datuk Azman Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). “With Yes 5G Advanced network slicing now activated nationwide and the upgrade to 5G Advanced already underway in the Klang Valley, we look forward to working closely with YTL Communications to accelerate the nationwide rollout of these advanced, AI-powered capabilities by year-end.”
David Hägerbro, President & CEO of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, said, “The introduction of 5G Advanced by YTL Communications marks a new chapter in Malaysia’s digital journey. This evolution of 5G will deliver a truly world-class mobile experience for consumers, with smoother streaming and more responsive gaming. YTL Communications becomes the 9th operator globally to launch 5G Advanced — made possible by the advanced capabilities of DNB’s 5G network. Built on Ericsson technology, the network is continuously enhanced through software updates to ensure it remains the most intelligent and high-performing 5G network in the world.”
Nationwide 5G Advanced: What It Delivers
Widest Nationwide Coverage
Leveraging advanced spectrum integration (700MHz and 3500MHz), Yes 5G Advanced offers stronger indoor penetration and broader outdoor coverage, keeping users connected to 5G more consistently for both data and voice (using Voice over New Radio) while delivering the best 5G performance. With high throughput for downloads and uploads, ultra-low latency and intelligent traffic management, Yes 5G Advanced ensures best-in-class performance across activities such as streaming, gaming and mission-critical industrial applications.
AI Future-Ready
With self-optimising capability and advanced network slicing, Yes 5G Advanced adapts in real time to create a VIP priority lane with quality-of-service prioritisation that works anywhere in the Yes national 5G network – enabling the next generation of AI and digital experiences.
Uncapping Everyday Life
Staying true to its brand essence — Uncap Yourself, Yes continues to democratise cutting-edge connectivity, ensuring it remains affordable and accessible to every Malaysian nationwide.
Starting today, all Yes 5G Postpaid and Wireless Broadband customers are automatically upgraded to 5G Advanced at no extra cost with no registration required. Customers only need a compatible 5G device to experience the enhanced network.
To further mark this milestone and allow users to take advantage of its new 5G Advanced services, Yes is introducing celebratory limited-time offers as follows:
Yes 5G Advanced Broadband bundle, offering uncapped data and speed, powered by the Yes Infinite Gateway MAX router, at just RM68 per month.
Yes Infinite+ Advanced phone bundles include savings of up to RM3,999 on the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 and Nothing Phone (3) smartphones, amongst other latest 5G Advanced-ready devices from leading brands such as Honor, Vivo, Xiaomi and ZTE. Customers can also unlock different perks depending on the model selected – including free accessories, extended warranties and bill rebates. All bundles come with free access to the Yes 5G Advanced network. For more information, visit https://www.yes.my/yes-5g-advanced-uncapped
