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NEWS maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 JULY 2018 KARL AZZOPARDI 5G (fifth generation) mobile connectivity will be introduced in Malta by October, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) be- tween global technology pow- erhouse Huawei and the Mal- tese government. The agreement, signed yester- day, aims to introduce technol- ogy to improve sharing and con- nectivity as well as motivating further research and develop- ment in the sector. Malta will, therefore, be one of the first countries to introduce 5G connectivity. Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri said that 5G was the next step towards enhancing connectivity on the island. "5G is finally becoming a real- ity in 2018 and will revolutionise life, businesses and communities in many ways," he said. "This MoU will also sustain academic research while addressing real world challenges." Schembri said the introduction of 5G would also provide further employment opportunities with- in the ICT sector. Huawei has also committed it- self to sending Maltese students on a two-week ICT training course in their centre in China, Schembri revealed. Huawei CEO, Thomas Miao, said that Malta would help the company achieve mass connec- tivity around the world. "Malta will be on the same starting line as other big coun- tries, and I am proud of that," Miao said. "5G brings to the in- dustry low latency paired with mass connection and excellent connectivity." He said he was delighted at how the relationship with Malta had flourished following the first MoU between the two, two years ago. "We must use the already existing digital infrastructure to redefine products and services," Miao said. Miao said he was a supporter and believer in Malta's 2020 strategy and said he hoped Hua- wei would play an important in it. *Minimum monthly premium for HSBC Retirement Pension Plan – Unit Linked. Terms and conditions apply. Approved and issued by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., 116, Archbishop Street, Valletta VLT1444. Licensed by The Malta Financial Services Authority to conduct Investment Services business and is enrolled as a tied insurance intermediary for HSBC Life Assurance (Malta) Ltd. (Ref No.102103 – 06/2018) Together we thrive Click hsbc.com.mt Call 2380 2380 HSBCMalta HSBC_MT Build a better tomorrow by investing today €60 From as little as per month* • Investment opportunities for all types of investors • Highly personalised advice designed around your needs • A savings product designed to supplement your pension Malta will be one of the first countries in the world to launch 5G mobile connectivity after Chinese tech giant Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maltese government to install the infrastructure by October Huawei to launch 5G connectivity in Malta by October Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri (left) presiding over the signing of the MoU