SMARTER GAMING WITH CUTTING-EDGE HOME WI-FI
U Home 5G comes with a FREE Game-Grade 5G Router designed for blazing speeds and ultra-low latency
Whether you're a dedicated gamer battling the biggest bosses or someone who enjoys casual family gaming sessions on the Nintendo Switch, having the right home setup makes all the difference. A strong and responsive internet connection with low latency is essential — and that's exactly where U Home 5G delivers.
So whether it's firing up The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or enjoying a fun game of Mario Kart with the kids, you can count on U Home 5G to keep every session smooth and seamless.
U Home 5G comes with a free Game-Grade 5G Router — designed to deliver ultra-low latency and blazing-fast speeds up to 3.6Gbps. With 5G Standalone (SA) support and optimisation for 5G-Advanced networks, it's built to keep up with the intensity of modern online play.
More than just for gaming
U Home 5G isn't just about smooth gaming. It's also perfect for 4K streaming, ultra-fast downloads, and seamless video calls. Whether you're working from home, catching up on the latest K-dramas, or juggling home devices, your connection stays fast and stable.
And with truly unlimited hi-speed home Wi-Fi, there's no cap on what you can do.
Built to handle more devices
At the heart of U Home 5G is its free 5G SA-ready router. It's equipped to handle 5G-Advanced networks, which means ultra-responsive performance perfect for gaming, streaming, or working from home. Unlike older setups that treat all devices the same, this router intelligently prioritises traffic, ensuring your gaming session or video call always stays ahead of background activity.
With 4x4 MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, the router allows four simultaneous data streams — dramatically boosting speed and ensuring stronger, more stable connections, especially in busy households.
Need to connect a smart TV, laptop, phone and everything in between? No problem. This router supports more than 100 devices, making it ideal for smart homes, families and hybrid work setups. Each device gets the bandwidth it needs, and latency remains consistently low, even during peak usage.
Whole-home coverage, zero dead zones
Struggling with Wi-Fi in your bedroom or on another floor? U Home 5G's FREE Game-Grade 5G Router supports EasyMesh, letting you pair it with compatible extenders to create a seamless, self-optimising network.
That means seamless, uninterrupted internet across every room, every floor — no manual switching, no lag spikes as you move around. Devices automatically connect to the strongest signal as you move around, ensuring fast, stable performance no matter where you are at home.
High-speed, high-value home Wi-Fi
U Home 5G gives you unlimited hi-speed home Wi-Fi and a free Game-Grade 5G router, all for just RM68 per month. Whether you're gaming, working or streaming, this is your upgrade to next-level performance. Sign up now at any of the U Mobile branches.
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