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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the UAE made headlines when Du announced it was the first country in the country to deploy 5.5G, also known as 5G-Advanced (5G-A).
At Hotel Porta Fira, President Do took to the stage to highlight the country’s 5G rollout journey and the potential of its evolutionary successor, 5.5G, which is the midpoint of 6G.
As the UAE emerges as a global leader in 5G technology, a Do spokesperson said: underlined the vital role played by telecommunications providers.
“Working with the UAE’s visionary leadership, telecommunications providers have brought the country to the forefront of the global 5G landscape,” he said. “Through our relentless efforts and strong collaboration with regulators and partners such as Huawei, the UAE has been able to achieve unparalleled 5G speeds and coverage.”
The UAE’s impressive achievements in 5G technology are highlighted by statistics, with the country ranked first in the world for 5G speeds, with average speeds exceeding 300 megabits per second. Mr. Du attributes this success to the constant cooperation between carriers and regulators, which resulted in his widespread coverage and deployment of 5G nationwide.
“5G is emerging as the cornerstone of telecommunications infrastructure, with 98.5 percent of the population covered by 5G and a whopping 60 percent of traffic driven by 5G networks,” said Representative Du. “The rapid increase in 5G deployments highlights the pivotal role that 5G will play in shaping the UAE’s digital landscape.”
As the UAE embarks on the next phase of its technological evolution with 5.5G powered by Huawei, the spokesperson stressed the need for collaborative efforts to unleash the full potential of advanced connectivity.
“Together with Huawei, we are proud to announce the first deployment of 5.5G technology, giving visitors a glimpse into the future of immersive experiences and connectivity,” he added. “Our commitment to 5.5G builds on the foundation laid by previous advances, with the goal of achieving unprecedented speeds of 5 gigabits per second by 2024. ”
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At MWC, Huawei and Du signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote 5.5G or 5G Advanced (5G-A) technology in the UAE.
Under strategic cooperation, the two parties will build a 5G-A experience network that fully covers Dubai’s city level, based on the 5G-A commercial network in Dubai’s core CBD area, and become the “5G-A Country” in the UAE. Work together to build. .
Huawei and Du will also establish a 5G-A joint innovation center to realize 5G-A technology innovation and expand the commercialization of new services for consumers, households, and enterprises. Accelerate graphic conferencing, and enhanced 5G private incubation. Especially the network.
Fahad AI Hassawi, CEO of Du, said: “This cooperation with Huawei is an important milestone for the commercialization of du’s 5G-A network. Huawei’s technology will support du’s realization of its strategic vision and support 5G-Advanced business innovation and We will play a key role in the digitization of the industry and jointly accelerate and deepen the digital transformation in the UAE.”
Actual 5.5G
During a roundtable discussion at Huawei’s Pavilion, Dr. Alaa Elshimy, MD and Senior Vice President of Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group in the Middle East and Central Asia, spoke about the transformative potential of 5.5G and the potential for enterprises around the world. shed light on the impact on
Dr. Elshimy noted the pivotal role of 5G technology in an organization’s ICT infrastructure, highlighting the impact of high-speed connectivity on increasing efficiency and productivity.
“5.5G is commercially available and marks the beginning of a new era in communications. Initial applications have already begun and businesses are looking forward to taking advantage of the unprecedented speeds and low latency that this breakthrough technology provides. We are ready to take advantage of it.”
Huawei’s strategic partnerships with leading carriers such as Du, Kuwait’s STC, and Saudi Arabia’s Zain highlight the company’s commitment to driving 5.5G adoption globally. Dr. Elshimy emphasized that these collaborations will help him accelerate the deployment of 5.5G and realize its full potential in various industries.
“Strategic partnerships will play a critical role in driving innovation and fostering collaboration as we move towards 5.5G,” said Dr. Elshimy. “Through our partnerships with industry leaders, we are redefining connectivity and paving the way for transformative advances that will grow your business in the digital age.”
He delved into the applications of 5G technology and explained its role in enabling advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). He elaborated on the importance of high-speed connectivity and low latency to facilitate seamless data transmission and processing, which is essential for his AI-driven applications across industries. He added that future generation demands such as uplink ultra-broadband, real-time broadband communications, and full-scenario IoT will require higher network requirements.
“5.5G technology offers unparalleled bandwidth and low latency, laying the foundation for game-changing innovation across the industry,” Dr. Elshimy explained. “From self-driving cars to predictive maintenance in industrial settings, 5.5G will enable businesses to take full advantage of the potential of advanced communications.”
He highlighted the speed and capacity enhancements brought by 5.5G and its role in revolutionizing connectivity and enabling the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.
“In the first phase of 5.5G deployment, speeds are expected to reach up to 10G, representing a significant advance from previous generations of communications,” he said. “As we move from 5G to 5.5G, our focus remains on developing new use cases and business opportunities that drive innovation and growth.”
He emphasized the importance of creating the right use cases and business cases to maximize the benefits of these new technologies, positioning Huawei as a leading player in the global telecommunications environment. .
explainer
Xu Wenwei, director of Huawei and director of the Strategic Research Institute, said 5.5G is the next level of the current 5G network.
Advanced 5G-inspired network that supports all 5G devices. For example, speeds are reaching 10 Gbps (current 5G network speeds are around 5-6 Gbps).
These networks are available in frequencies below 100 GHz and have significantly lower latency.
With 5.5G networks and Gigabit download speeds, the maximum latency is said to be 5ms. 5G network coverage and antennas will be enhanced, providing more capacity so that hundreds of devices can connect to mobile antennas simultaneously.
Huawei says it wants to develop its 5.5G network in six core areas:
1- Spectral reconstruction
2- Increase uplinks
3- Complete IoT scenario
4- Synesthesia
5- Independent drive network L4
6- Green and low carbon technology
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