U Mobile is ramping up its 5G coverage across Sabah, pushing out better coverage to spots like Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Beaufort, and Kudat.
They have also paid special attention to indoor signals, so you should find your connection is much more reliable when you are wandering around Imago Mall or waiting for a flight at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
This network upgrade is about more than just faster social media scrolling. By cutting down latency, the telco is trying to lay the groundwork for some pretty heavy-duty tech like AI, the Internet of Things, and better cybersecurity. They are specifically looking to help out the retail and transport industries, giving local businesses the kind of digital backbone they need to modernise their operations.
On top of the technical stuff, they have opened a brand new retail store over at Kompleks Karamunsing. It is designed to be a one-stop shop where you can get some proper face time with their team, grab a new device, or get a bit of personalised advice on your mobile plan.
Moving forward, the plan is to keep building out this infrastructure and working with local partners to make sure Sabah stays well-connected as the digital landscape evolves.