Ericsson and du deliver next-generation 5G network in UAE
Ericsson and du enter into a new 5G network expansion agreement. The agreement aims to enhance 5G network capacity and deliver next-generation services.
5G is well-deployed in major urban areas and along main transport routes, but less so in more rural areas. The UAE is estimated to have approximately 7,000 5G base stations, representing seven stations per 10,000 residents. The two principal network operators (Etisalat by e& and Du) as well as the main VMNO Virgin Mobile offer 5G connectivity.
Spectrum in the 3600MHz to 3700MHz band has been earmarked for the as-yet-unnamed third operator. 5G services are expected to go live in 2020. In November 2018 the TRA of the UAE issued 5G wireless spectrum to the country's two incumbent telcos, Etisalat and Du. The pair were allocated frequencies in the 3.3GHz-3.8GHz range.
This is in line with the UAE Strategy for 5G and Beyond (2020-2025), which includes enabling and achieving long-term social and economic benefits in various areas such as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and education. 6 The TDRA published a White Paper on 5G roles in Industry Digitalisation in the UAE in October 2022 (White Paper).
Du launched its 5G SA technology in 2023 and has made significant strides in deploying 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in the UAE. Du is reported to have already installed hundreds of 5G-A base stations after carrying out 5G-A trials in October 2023, which paved the way for initial commercial launch of the technology in January 2024.
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