Cambodia’s Digital Transformation: 5G Rollout and Strengthened Cybersecurity Partnerships

Cambodia is taking bold steps towards strengthening its digital infrastructure with the approval of a nationwide fifth-generation (5G) internet system, authorized by Prime Minister Hun Manet. This move is part of the country’s broader strategy to enhance digital government, businesses, and citizen engagement. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) is working on integrating 5G into Cambodia’s telecommunications sector, focusing on expanding bandwidth and network coverage to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet. Additionally, long-term initiatives, such as undersea internet connections, are already in the works. At a recent conference summarizing Cambodia’s digital progress from 2020 to 2024, Cheang Sopheak, the director-general of MPTC’s Directorate General of Radio Frequency Spectrum Management, discussed the transformative potential of 5G. With gigabit-per-second data speeds, low latency, and enhanced connectivity, 5G will revolutionize sectors like healthcare, augmented reality, industrial automation, and smart cities. Short-term deployments will focus on easing data congestion in urban areas, while long-term objectives aim to support applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture and smart city infrastructure. The successful deployment of 5G will help Cambodia accelerate its digital economy and establish itself as a leader in Southeast Asia’s telecommunications landscape. In parallel with the 5G […]

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