du Achieves Groundbreaking Milestone in 5G-Advanced Technology

Maryam Pervez -

du, the UAE’s leading telecom and digital services provider, has successfully deployed 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology, making the UAE the first country in the region to achieve this breakthrough under the leadership of TDRA.

Revolutionizing Connectivity with 5G-Advanced

By combining 5G Sub-3GHz and 5G U6GHz spectrum, du has significantly enhanced:

  • Peak data rates, reaching an impressive 10.56 Gbps.
  • Lower latency, ensuring near-instantaneous data transmission.
  • Extended coverage, overcoming traditional high-frequency limitations.

This innovative approach doubles bandwidth while maintaining coverage quality, bridging the gap between high-capacity networks and broad signal reach.

Industry Impact & Future Applications

According to Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du, this milestone is a monumental leap forward:

"Achieving 10.56 Gbps speeds represents our commitment to world-class connectivity and the UAE’s vision of becoming a global technology leader. We are excited to pioneer the future of 5G and beyond."

How 5G-Advanced Benefits du Customers & Services

  • Ultra-fast speeds for seamless 8K streaming, zero-buffer video conferencing, and real-time IoT applications.
  • Expanded coverage, improving connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
  • Ultra-low latency, enhancing performance for autonomous vehicles, remote healthcare, AR/VR, and cloud gaming.

Advancing the Future of 5G in the UAE

du’s 5G-A technology integrates AI-powered automation, ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), and massive machine-type communication (mMTC), unlocking new possibilities in healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and smart cities.

As part of its long-term vision, du continues to collaborate with global partners and regulatory bodies to expand 5G-A coverage, ensuring the UAE remains a leader in digital transformation and next-generation connectivity.

News Source: du