ZTE Corporation, a global leader in integrated information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, alongside CelcomDigi Berhad and U Mobile Sdn Bhd, has set a new record for achieving the fastest mobile speed (30.8 Gbps) utilizing 5G-Advanced (5G-A) during a live trial in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This achievement is currently the fastest speed ever recorded globally.
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