What the July 2026 test found
| Network | What it led in Opensignal's July 2026 report |
|---|---|
| U Mobile | Most awards (five outright, three shared): download and upload speed, consistent quality, 5G availability; joint first for reliability |
| CelcomDigi | Coverage (8.8 out of 10); joint first for reliability |
| Unifi Mobile | Video, games and voice app experience; joint first for reliability |
| Maxis | See the report for its scores |
The report covers April to June 2026. Eight months earlier, in November 2025, Unifi had won the most awards, so the order is changing quickly as 5G rolls out.
Cheaper brands
Each big network also sells cheaper or app-only plans: Hotlink is Maxis's prepaid brand, and Yoodo is CelcomDigi's app-based brand. Others, such as Tune Talk, rent space on a big network.
What to check for your own use
- Coverage where you live and work, especially outside Kuala Lumpur and on construction or plantation sites, where it differs most. That is CelcomDigi's strength.
- Data. Calling apps work over mobile data in Malaysia, so for calling family in Bangladesh, enough data matters more than minutes.
- Prepaid or postpaid. Prepaid suits most workers and needs only your passport to register.
Questions people ask
Which is the best mobile network in Malaysia?
In Opensignal's July 2026 report U Mobile won the most awards, including speed, while CelcomDigi had the best coverage. If you travel outside the cities, coverage may matter more.
Is Yoodo on CelcomDigi?
Yes. Yoodo is CelcomDigi's app-based brand and uses its network. Hotlink is Maxis's prepaid brand.