Penang Port goes high-tech with Malaysia’s first dedicated private 5G network

Penang Port has become Malaysia’s first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation towards becoming a smart port. The network, deployed by Altel Communications Sdn Bhd, covers the North Butterworth Container Terminal and Butterworth Deep Water Wharves, spanning approximately 2.5 square kilometres.

The private 5G network operates independently of the public commercial mobile network, providing the port operator with greater control over network performance and operational data, while supporting data sovereignty, security, and low-latency communications. The network's implementation is aimed at enabling the adoption of smart technologies, interconnected systems, and progressive automation across the entire port ecosystem, supporting future applications such as autonomous prime movers, remote-controlled cranes, AI-enabled video analytics, and intelligent surveillance systems.

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