The TDRA released the third edition of the Telecommunications Network Box Specification Manual, outlining technical standards for internal and external networks in new buildings.
It facilitates urban projects' infrastructure design, prioritizing fiber optic network deployment and ensuring new constructions are equipped for high-speed networks.
The implementation of the manual will significantly reduce costs and energy usage for in-building telecom infrastructure, saving AED13.5 million annually. It strengthens UAE's global leadership in fiber-to-the-home connectivity and promotes smart, green building practices.
Mohammed Al Ramsi stressed the significance of updating the Building Telecommunications Network Specification Manual for UAE's telecommunications infrastructure growth and its impact on quality of life, emphasizing its role in fostering smart, environmentally-friendly cities and maintaining UAE's global leadership in FTTH for eight years.
Al Ramsi added,
"We are fully confident that this manual will be effectively implemented thanks to the great cooperation we have seen among different parties. We hope that the manual document will receive extensive interaction by stakeholders through feedback, as the manual will remain open for updating and development to meet everyone's expectations, all in a way that serves our common goal to work on establishing the “Forward Ecosystem” in line with We the UAE Vision 2031.”
The updated Building Telecommunications Network Specification Manual by TDRA incorporates subsidiaries of Etisalat and du, aligning Dubai Building Code and Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council requirements. It caters to operators, developers, and users, ensuring compliant telecom rooms for seamless network operations, faster approvals, and improved service delivery to residents and visitors.
The updated Building Telecommunications Network Specification Manual is an important reference for the employment and deployment of technology in new buildings and projects, directly affecting the prompt and quality access to services by subscribers. It classifies the conditions that must be considered when designing a telecommunications infrastructure, such as security specifications, ease of scalability, technological compatibility, and integration of systems and guidelines that contribute to efficiently meeting such requirements, while giving residents and users the best possible connectivity experience.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
