Sabah’s state capital, Kota Kinabalu, is now covered by U Mobile’s own ULTRA5G network ahead of the Merdeka Day and Sabah Day celebration on 31st August 2025.
U Mobile users in Sabah can enjoy ULTRA5G when their devices show UM ULTRA5G as the network name.
Malaysia’s second 5G network rollout in Kota Kinabalu comes just in time as the city is expected to attract over 50,000 people. According to U Mobile, ULTRA5G will provide customers with high-quality and reliable connectivity as it is powered by their next generation network.
The deployment in Kota Kinabalu is made possible with its partner ZTE and Celcom Timur Sabah. Among the new U Mobile 5G sites include Padang Bandaran and Karamunsing Shopping Complex.
As announced in April 2025, U Mobile has appointed Huawei and ZTE as their 5G network technology partners. Huawei is tasked to cover the deployment in West Malaysia, while ZTE is looking after the deployment in East Malaysia.
