Yes, a Malaysian telecommunications company, is a subsidiary of YTL Communications Sdn. Bhd., which is part of the larger YTL Corporation Berhad. The company was founded on November 19, 2010, by Yeoh Tiong Lay and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. YTL Communications serves as the communications arm of YTL Corporation, a leading infrastructure conglomerate in Malaysia. Yes is known for its pioneering efforts in the telecommunications sector, being the first in Malaysia to offer 5G services in 2021. The company operates under the native dialing prefix identifiers of 018 and 011-1.
Alias
YTL Communications
Country
Malaysia
Type
Mobile Network Operator
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4G Network

Yes launched its 4G LTE services on June 15, 2016, marking its entry as the fifth choice in Malaysia's 4G LTE mobile services market. The company achieved a significant milestone by covering 85% of the Malaysian population with its 4G network, surpassing Maxis' coverage of 82% at that time. Yes was also the first in Malaysia to offer Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services, enabling faster call connections and clearer voice quality. The network was built from the ground up with an all-IP architecture, making it the first and only all-4G and all-IP network provider in Malaysia. Yes owns and operates its own network infrastructure with close to 5,000 base stations across the country.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status Known EARFCNs
B20 (800 MHz)
5
Active
6245
B38 (2600 MHz)
20
Active
38100
B40 (2300 MHz)
20
Active
38750, 39150
B40 (2300 MHz)
10
Active
38800
B41 (2500 MHz)
20
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

Yes began its journey into 5G technology in 2021, becoming the first in Malaysia to offer 5G services to customers. The company's commitment to "5G for All" has been a significant part of its strategy, aiming to make 5G technology accessible and affordable. As of November 2023, Digital Nasional Berhad's 5G network, which Yes utilizes, covered 70.2% of populated areas in Malaysia, with a target to reach 80% by the end of the year. Yes has been offering free eSIMs with unlimited 5G data for 30 days to encourage users to experience their 5G services. The company has consistently focused on providing a full 5G experience without throttling or artificial limitations, setting it apart in a shared network environment.

Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
n28 (700 MHz)
20
Active
n78 (3500 MHz)
100
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 5G Network (via DNB)
Launch