The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) announced today, December 31, that to coincide with the New Year celebrations, subscribers of three mobile operators will be able to start using 5G services from midnight tonight.
This will be rolled out at specific locations in Phnom Penh and select provincial areas.
According to the Ministry’s announcement, the three major mobile network operators – Cellcard (CamGSM), Metfone (Viettel Cambodia), and Smart (Smart Axiata) – will launch 5G services in an initial phase covering Phnom Penh and key locations outside the capital.
These will include areas in the provinces of Siem Reap, Kandal, Svay Rieng, Kampong Speu, Takeo, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Prey Veng, Kratie, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Preah Sihanouk, Stung Treng and Kampot.
The Ministry said that in subsequent steps, the scope of 5G coverage will be expanded more broadly across Phnom Penh and provincial areas throughout the country.
“5G services will contribute significantly to driving digital transformation in the economy and society, in line with the Pentagonal Strategy Phase 1, the Cambodia Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2035, and the Cambodia Digital Government Policy 2022-2035.
“This will be achieved by providing numerous benefits, such as internet speeds faster than 4G, the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously, low latency and the enhancement of digital public service delivery efficiency, among others,” the announcement said.
It added that 5G is not merely about high-speed internet, with the service serving as the digital infrastructure for a digital future, innovation and new opportunities for the Kingdom of Cambodia.
