Achievement with Nokia validated on the latest released devices
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, recently announced the world’s first six-carrier aggregation deployment on its commercial 5G-Advanced network, successfully aggregating six 5G New Radio (NR) component carriers across Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum in collaboration with Nokia.
Carrier aggregation allows a device to use multiple spectrum channels simultaneously, creating a wider connection for mobile data. For customers and businesses, the increased throughput and seamless connectivity will support powerful AI features and next-generation applications on the new devices.
The milestone was achieved on du’s commercial 5G-Advanced Standalone network under real-world field conditions, using spectrum across the 3.6 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 1.8 GHz and 600 MHz bands. Nokia supported the deployment with its commercial Habrok massive MIMO radios.
Next-generation connectivity
The deployment also supports the UAE’s national 6G roadmap led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), strengthening the country’s progress towards next-generation connectivity.
By continuing to advance its commercial 5G+ network, du is contributing to the development of the network capabilities required for the UAE’s transition towards 6G and its wider ambitions for advanced digital infrastructure.
“Validating this capability on the latest generation of devices which demonstrates how advances in devices and networks can come together to unlock the full potential of 5G+ for customers,” commented Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer, du.
“We are proud to stand alongside du as a trusted innovation partner, turning the UAE’s national 6G ambitions from roadmap into reality, one world first at a time,” remarked Danial Mausoof, Vice President MI Segment, MEA. Nokia.
