Editing Telecommunications in Malaysia (section)

== Telephones system ==

By Q4 of 2019, fixed‑line telephone subscriptions stood at approximately 6.47 million, while mobile cellular subscriptions reached 44.60 million, corresponding to penetration rates of roughly 20% and 135% respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |author=MCMC |date=2019 |access-date=2025-05-06 |title=4Q 2019 COMMUNICATIONS & MULTIMEDIA Facts & Figures |url=https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/pdf/4Q-2019-C-M-Infographic.pdf |work=MCMC |pages=1–7}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author=MCMC |date=2019 |access-date=2025-05-06 |title=4Q 2019 COMMUNICATIONS & MULTIMEDIA Facts & Figures |url=https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/pdf/4Q-2019-C-M-Infographic.pdf |pages=1–7}}</ref> In March 2021, Digital Nasional Berhad was launched to deploy 5G infrastructure; nationwide 5G coverage is targeted at 80% of populated areas by end‑2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Digital Nasional Berhad on Target for 80% 5G Nationwide Coverage in 2024|url=https://www.digital-nasional.com.my/digital-nasional-berhad-target-80-5g-nationwide-coverage-2024-end-2022-target-exceeded-reaching-50|access-date=2025-05-06}}</ref>

===Telephone system===

Domestic communication connectivity in [[Peninsular Malaysia]] and [[East Malaysia]] is provided by both fixed and wireless infrastructure, including fiber networks, [[ADSL|Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line]] networks, mobile base stations, earth stations, and microwave link stations. Intercity communication service (backhaul) in Peninsular and East Malaysia primarily relies on fiber optic connections and fixed wireless systems (microwave links). Additionally, [[Very Small Aperture Terminal]] (VSAT) systems are deployed for service provision in rural areas. Major telecommunication operators in Malaysia include YTL's [https://www.yes.my Yes], [[Celcom|Celcom Axiata Berhad]], [[Digi Telecommunications|Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd]], [[Maxis Communications|Maxis Berhad]], [[U Mobile|U Mobile Sdn Bhd]], [[Telekom Malaysia]], and [[TIME dotCom|Time dotCom]].

International connectivity is provided via submarine cables to Tier 1 networks,<ref>[https://drpeering.net/FAQ/Who-are-the-Tier-1-ISPs.php Who are the Tier 1 ISPs?] / Dr Peering International</ref> which can reach every other network on the Internet solely via settlement-free interconnection. Major submarine cable providers in Malaysia include [[Telekom Malaysia]] and [[TIME dotCom|Time dotCom]]. Satellite services, provided by [[MEASAT Satellite Systems|MEASAT]], offer coverage to many countries.