On 14th October,  Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said under the first phase of JENDELA which runs until next year, the target is to expand 4G coverage for mobile broadband from 91.8% to 96.9% in populated areas. It is also to increase the speed of mobile broadband from 25Mbps (megabits per second) to 35Mbps and enable as many as 7.5 million premises to have access to gigabit-speed fixed line broadband.

Annuar said 4G coverage is currently at 94% and by the end of the year, would reach 96.9%, and that premises gaining access to gigabit-speed fixed line broadband had surpassed 6.4 million.

To further improve the progress of JENDELA, The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reminded all third generation (3G) device users to switch to the fourth generation (4G) network before year-end on 25th November. MCMC said will ensure their telecommunication services remain undisrupted when the country fully terminates the 3G network on Dec 31 by doing so.

Users who still own SIM cards that only support the 3G network are advised to contact their service providers immediately to upgrade to 4G to prevent any inconvenience. After upgrade to 4G, users can experience faster Internet access, reduced latency and a more stable network. Consequently, can browse through Internet, stream videos and enjoy other online services more smoothly.

Telco currently offer free 4G SIM card upgrade to all prepaid and postpaid users. So, faster grab your 4G SIM card at your nearby telco centre. Don't forget to grab for your parents or elders too.