CelcomDigi and U Mobile 5G-Advanced Pavilion at SUKMA 2024
CelcomDigi and U Mobile 5G-Advanced Pavilion at SUKMA 2024
· CelcomDigi and U Mobile are joint Platinum Sponsors for SUKMA 2024.
· The mobile operators teamed up with technology partner, ZTE Corporation, to demonstrate the power of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) in enabling the “Sports of Tomorrow”, supporting the nation’s digital agenda.
· The strategic collaboration has deployed 5G-A technology to power up three showcases at Stadium Sarawak, allowing the public to experience the cutting-edge features of the 5G-A technology:
First-ever live UltraHD broadcast of SUKMA 2024. 5G-A technology is deployed to enable the live broadcast of SUKMA 2024’s opening ceremony, which will take place on 17 August 2024 from Stadium Sarawak, through Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) to viewers across the nation. With the 5G-A network, broadcasters can use portable 5G-A-enabled cameras to relay live UltraHD video images in 4K or 8K resolution to broadcasters' servers on the cloud.
Broadcasters can use the footages immediately for live broadcast, and multiple producers can work on multiple video streams simultaneously, giving viewers a choice of camera angles and perspectives. This game-changing initiative aims to showcase how 5G-A's ultra-low latency and high throughput will enable viewers to have a more dynamic and immersive experience of an event.
The groundbreaking initiative aims to showcase how 5G-A’s ultra-low latency and high throughput will enable more dynamic and efficient live broadcast at a major scale.
360° cameras with remote virtual reality (VR) broadcast
Powered by 5G-A, 360° cameras are fitted within the sports arena to provide an Extended Reality (XR) experience through a Virtual Reality (VR) headset. The VR headset is located at the 5G-Advanced Pavilion, and by using the VR headset, viewers can get an immersive 360° view within the sports arena in real time.
The 5G-A enhances the XR experience by expanding the reach of virtual reality and immersive augmented reality applications and cloud gaming experience. It offers users a superior XR feature while on the move, enabling a high-data-rate experience.
5G-A speed demonstration – 30.8Gbps
Recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for the “Fastest 5G-A Live Trial”, a demonstration to showcase the speed of 5G-A at 30.8Gbps will be conducted at the joint CelcomDigi and U Mobile’s 5G-A Pavilion.
“We’re excited to showcase just a glimpse of the power of emerging technologies such as 5G-A, AI and XR, and the potential of these innovations in transforming the way we live, work, and play. Through partnerships and industry collaborations, we will continue to spur digital transformations across industries and ensure the benefits of 5G, AI, and emerging technologies are realised for all Malaysians. We also look forward to enabling more digital innovations for the state of Sarawak, supporting the state in delivering on its digital economy blueprint.” said Joachim Rajaram, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, CelcomDigi
“U Mobile is delighted to have collaborated with our industry partner CelcomDigi and technology partner ZTE to bring the power of 5G-Advanced to the nation via SUKMA 2024. Thanks to the support of the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, we will be able to showcase just how 5G-A technology may be leveraged to improve efficiencies and optimise operations across industries, such as what we will deliver with the nation’s first 5G-A live broadcast from SUKMA. We are looking forward to playing a critical role in supporting Sarawak and also Malaysia to increase adoption of 5G and to meet its digital ambitions.” said Woon Ooi Yuen, Chief Technology Officer, U Mobile.
This achievement paves the way for a future where ultra-fast connectivity transforms industries and significantly improves the quality of life. It enables instantaneous data transfer, seamless virtual and augmented reality experiences, and enhanced IoT capabilities among others.
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About CelcomDigi
CelcomDigi is Malaysia’s largest mobile network operator with more than 20.5 million users on its network. Established on 1 December 2022 from the merger of Celcom and Digi, the company aims to serve the growing digital needs of its customers by leveraging its newly combined widest network footprint, distribution touchpoints, innovative range of digital products and services, and superior customer experience powered by over 3,000 top industry experts. The company has clearly defined ambitions to advance the nation, inspire Malaysian society, and be a leader in inclusion and ESG practices. For more information on CelcomDigi, visit www.celcomdigi.com.
About U Mobile
U Mobile’s vision is to be Malaysia’s most favourite digital services partner through innovations that constantly make things possible. To realise this, we are committed to providing unbeatable quality connectivity experiences that are best-in-class and 5G speeds that are ultra-fast at no extra cost. We believe our accessible quality connectivity narrows the digital divide by providing Malaysians access to the right skills and tools to unleash their unbeatable potential. For more information on U Mobile, please visit www.u.com.my.
