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du and Nokia Collaborate on 5G Cloudification in the UAE

UAE based telco, du, has launched a new our network, this will mean that the future
research initiative in collaboration with network architecture will be more agile,
Nokia, that will explore the benefits of dynamic, and optimized, opening up a new
5G-ready cloud-based future network array of use cases and new product offerings
architecture. The pair have launched a based upon next generation technologies
white paper that examines the need for such as 5G and IoT,” he added. du argues
cloud-based future network architecture to that the cloudification of its network will
develop new 5G and IOT use cases. “The allow it to offer a more lucrative array of
digital world is changing very fast, and the services to consumers and enterprises alike,
arrival of 5G will bring about a plethora of helping it to drive up ARPU and maximize
transformation for all industry verticals,” its return on the considerable investments
said Saleem AlBlooshi, CTO of du’s parent it has made in its next generation network
company, EITC. “With the cloudification of infrastructure.

Etisalat Successfully Dials in 5G Call from World’s

Tallest Tower

Following its global milestones achieved in on 5G ready smartphones. Etisalat aims breakthrough achievement was possible
5G network this year and the live 5G video to provide customers a unique experience due to the continuous efforts in building
calls made across various locations in UAE, by enjoying blazing speeds and faster and investing in the network to enable
Etisalat announced the availability of 5G response time on the 5G network upto connectivity, innovation and bring digital
coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic 1Gbps and lower latency to 1 millisecond. transformation. Etisalat aims to build
tower ‘Burj Khalifa’ showcasing readiness At around 20 times faster than 4G and 1,000 5G towers across the UAE during
of the state-of-the-art 5G network and with ultra-low latency, 5G technology will 2019 to enable 5G coverage. Etisalat
compatibility with industry leading 5G allow users to stream live 4K resolution embarked on its 5G journey in 2014
smartphones. Today’s 5G call is a major video anywhere at any time, with virtually when it started constructing the network
step for Etisalat as it proves the network no lag. With 5G technology consumers with a dedicated team of engineers and
readiness and availability of the 5G network will witness unprecedented network speed specialists dedicated to build one of the
and services in the country. Etisalat’s allowing users to enjoy uninterrupted most advanced networks in the region.
landmark announcement earlier in the 4K & HD videos, AR/VR services, cloud The major milestone for Etisalat and the
year also gave subscribers an opportunity gaming from anywhere in UAE, advanced telecom industry was the launch of the
to be the first in the MENA region to robotics, autonomous transport, 3D first commercial 5G wireless network on
experience the new super-fast 5G network printing and wearable technologies. This 14th May 2018 in the UAE becoming the
first telecom operator in the MENA region
to achieve this technological breakthrough
and set an industry benchmark. Expo
2020 was also the first major commercial
customer in MEASA to partner with Etisalat
on 5G in July 2018 delivering a unique and
memorable experience for the millions
of visitors. Through its network rollout
and the pioneering launch of the first 5G
handset in the MENA, Etisalat managed to
provide UAE customers with an opportunity
to experience the power of 5G technology.
Etisalat also empowered visitors at Abu
Dhabi international airport with indoor
ultra-high speed 5G connectivity, making
it the first airport in the region with 5G
coverage.

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