U Mobile likely to collaborate to defray 5G capex estimated at RM3bil-RM4bil - RHB Investment Bank

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KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd is likely to enter into network collaborations to defray 5G capital expenditure (capex) estimated at RM3 billion-RM4 billion following its selection as the second 5G network access provider, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

Meanwhile, the investment bank sees CelcomDigi Bhd as a value play, being a key sector laggard.

"We believe a combination of vendor financing, deferred payment option, and debt funding are being explored to fund the network expansion,” it added.

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Published On: 2025-01-10 @ 13:31:00 (6 hours ago)

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