5G is not just for wealthy nations. Southeast Asian rivals Cambodia and Vietnam are both pursuing aggressive 5G plans, with Cambodia set to steal a march on its neighbor by launching the first service.
Smart Axiata, Cambodia’s biggest operator, has completed 5G trials and is awaiting government approval to roll out a network and offer service.
Smart Axiata CEO Thomas Hundt said 5G services could start “very soon,” Khmer Times reported last week.