{
  "id": 16170054,
  "title": "U Mobile Partners With MRT Corp For 4G, 5G Coverage At RTS Link Gateway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/u-mobile-partners-with-mrt-corp-for-4g-5g-coverage-at-rts-link-gateway",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T08:29:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/408259/u-mobile-mrt-corp-coverage-rts-link/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U Mobile has entered into a collaboration with Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) to deliver 4G and 5G in-building coverage (IBC) at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC) in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, as part of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. The MoU formalizes their partnership and aims to ensure reliable mobile connectivity for the upcoming RTS Link, which is anticipated to transport approximately 40,000 passengers daily, serving as a crucial transit point for cross-border commuters and visitors. Additionally, the initiative will benefit around 600 government agency employees currently stationed at the complex. U Mobile and MRT Corp will explore the necessary commercial, technical, and operational framework to provide 4G and 5G IBC within the facility, subject to a definitive agreement and relevant approvals. This partnership not only supports the daily connectivity needs within the complex but also lays the groundwork for future 5G and AI-based applications, promoting smarter building operations, increased efficiency, and an enhanced passenger experience. By connecting its network to MRT Corp’s IBC infrastructure, U Mobile intends to further expand its coverage across public infrastructure and strategic locations, with its 5G IBC footprint currently covering over 250 sites nationwide.",
  "summary": "U Mobile has announced that it is collaborating with Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) to explore the provision of 4G and 5G in-building coverage (IBC) at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC) in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru. This partnership, which was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is aimed […] The post U Mobile Partners With MRT…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}