The region’s first 5G-A deployment strengthens UAE’s network leadership
du has achieved a breakthrough with the successful deployment of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology on its live network, marking du as the region’s first operator and the UAE as the first country to roll out this next-generation capability, in collaboration with Huawei.
The launch reflects du’s continued commitment to pioneering cutting-edge innovations that enhance customer experience and support national digital ambitions.
The concept of the 64T64R Dual Band AAU in 3.7 GHz (N78) and 2.6 GHz (N41) spectrum was first envisioned and initiated by du as part of its strategic roadmap to deliver enhanced capacity, improved coverage, and spectrum efficiency for its customers.
Improving network performance
This advanced solution consolidates hardware, enhances spectrum efficiency, and improves network performance—all while significantly reducing power consumption and carbon footprint.
“This milestone reflects our ongoing efforts to deliver world-class connectivity and support the nation’s vision to be a global technology leader. It also reaffirms our focus on building a green, sustainable network for the future,” stated Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer, du.
“Huawei’s 5G Dual Band AAU is another flagship solution which offers outclass network performance and customer experience and is in line with UAEs sustainability goals,” noted Felix Liu, Chief of UAE Carrier Business, Huawei.
du’s 5G-Advanced network is also a foundation for future innovation, integrating intelligent automation and enabling ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and massive machine-type communication (mMTC). These capabilities open doors to smarter cities, connected industries, and a fully digitized society, a press statement concluded.
