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Ericsson, du reach 16.7 Gbps download speed on 5G SA network

The implementation is based on Ericsson 5G SA New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) and carrier aggregation Ericsson and Emirati telco du tested 10 carriers per sector on a live 5G network, achieving up to 16.7 gigabits per second (Gbps) aggregated downlink speed, the vendor said in...

Ericsson, du partner to provide 5G private networks in the UAE

Ericsson will provide advanced private 4G and 5G networks to enhance connectivity for government and enterprise customers Swedish vendor Ericsson and Emirati telco du had announced strategic partnership under which Ericsson will provide its private 5G networks with the aim of enabling smart services to...

du, Huawei sign strategic cooperation to boost 5G-A in the UAE

The project, dubbed "5G-A Country", seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the Arab country MWC Barcelona--Chinese vendor Huawei and Emirati-based telco du signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project, dubbed "5G-A Country", seeks...

UAE telco du moves closer to 5G-Advanced with new trial

du has also deployed extreme-large antenna arrays (ELAA) technology, which has resulted in approximately a 30% enhancement in user experience United Arab Emirates (UAE) telco du announced the deployment of a large-scale three carrier aggregation (CA) in TDD Massive MIMO base station, delivering a peak...

du to expand coverage in the UAE via partnership with Intelsat

du said it will be able to provide mobile coverage in areas that were previously out of reach United Arab Emirates (UAE) operator du has partnered with satellite operator Intelsat, with the aim of expanding cellular connectivity across the Arab country. Through the collaboration with Intelsat,...

UAE telco du selects Nokia to modernize its voice core network

Nokia will expand and modernize the existing IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) voice core network Finnish vendor Nokia announced that it has been selected by United Arab Emirates (UAE) operator du to modernize its circuit-switched core network. As part of the project, Nokia will expand and modernize...

du launches 5G Standalone network in the UAE

du highlighted that 5G SA will allow local enterprises to leverage network-slicing technology United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier du confirmed the launch of its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network in the contry. The Arab telco said that the adoption of 5G SA technology brings many benefits...

Nokia and du complete 5G-Advanced RedCap trial

Finnish vendor Nokia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) telco du announced the conclusion of what it claimed to be UAE's first 5G-Advanced 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a commercial network. The partners said that this recent trial showcased the readiness of du’s 5G network for...

Huawei and du claim world’s first ‘5.5G’ villa in Dubai

Huawei and du partnered to cover the entire area with advanced FWA technology DUBAI-UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—Emirati-based telco du said it has launched a 5G-Advanced (5G-A), or "5.5G" villa in Dubai in partnership with Chinese vendor Huawei. Early in March this year, both entities signed a MoU...

du selects Ericsson 5G RAN, promises new business opportunities, use cases

The du, Ericsson 5G RAN partnership will enable use cases like FWA and massive IoT United Arab Emirates’ du has selected Ericsson’s 5G radio access network (RAN) products and solutions as the operator carries out its plans to modernize its network. Once deployed, Ericsson’s AI-powered...

UAE operator du white-labels Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform

Telecoms operator du, formerly Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Germany-based Software AG to offer a subscription-based digital-change offer to UAE based enterprises. The pair called it a “first of its kind collaboration” and the “largest IoT partnership for business solutions” in...

STC, Huawei complete first indoor 5G trial in the Middle East

STC used 100 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Chinese vendor Huawei confirmed they have completed what they claim to be the first trial of indoor 5G in the Middle East region. During the trial in Dammam, STC used...

Nokia, du launch NB-IoT network in the United Arab Emirates

Arab telco du, working with Nokia, Affirmed Networks and MediaTek, has announced the launch of a narrowband internet of things network in the United Arab Emirates based on the latest 3GPP Release 14 standard, du said in a statement. The carrier said that the new...

Europe launches fund for broadband projects in underserved areas

The broadband fund set to invest in at least 20 countries by 2021. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank plan to launch a fund to invest in broadband infrastructure in underserved areas across Europe. The Connecting Europe Broadband Fund is set...

Global IoT platform revenues to reach $3.3 billion by 2021

Global IoT platform revenues are expected to continue to grow fast and reach $3.3 billion by 2021. We discuss IoT platform trends with Berg Insight. Berg Insight expects global IoT platform revenues to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.8 percent between 2015...

EE ends 2015 with more than 14 million LTE subs

The UK telco’s LTE infrastructure reaches 95% of overall population U.K. operator EE ended the fourth quarter of 2015 with more than 14 million LTE subscribers, following a net addition of 141,000 postpaid subscribers during the period, the company said in its earnings statement. The operator...

Analyst Angle: Wi-Fi key to Dubai Smart City project

During the Wi-Fi Global Congress in San Jose, Calif., I had the pleasure to sit down with Paul Taylor, manager of business development & Wi-Fi services at United Arab Emirates mobile network operator Du, to discuss the drivers behind the recent carrier Wi-Fi initiatives. ...

Nokia Networks signs 5G MoU with Arab telco Du

5G radio demo has already been conducted Nokia Networks and United Arab Emirates mobile operator Du signed a memorandum of understanding on a set of common objectives for the development and evolution of "5G" and the "Internet of Things." The companies carried out a 5G radio demonstration...

Du tests IoT network in Dubai

The telco aims to deploy IoT projects across the UAE in the future The United Arab Emirates’ second-largest operator Du has tested what it claims to be the first true "Internet of Things" network in the Middle East. The telco said that the recently tested network...

Nokia uses drones for network planning

United Arab Emirates carrier Du partners with Nokia to analyze network components using telco drones Carrier Du, along with partner Nokia Networks, has used drones carrying smartphone-based test equipment to analyze its network covering Dubai International Stadium. The proof of concept demonstrates how drones can be...

Du and Huawei work on advanced mobile networks for the UAE

The United Arab Emirates’ second-largest operator Du has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese ICT solutions provider Huawei to develop an advanced mobile broadband network. Under the terms of the three-year project, Huawei will assist the Dubai-based telecom firm in developing its next-generation mobile...

Du, Nokia launch LTE-A network in United Arab Emirates

New service is offered through 1800 MHz and 800 MHz bands The United Arab Emirates' second-largest operator Du launched its LTE-A network through a partnership with Nokia Networks. The telco used Nokia Networks' advanced radio platform Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station, carrier aggregation software,and professional services,...

EMEA: Nokia Networks sees rising demand for VoLTE outside U.S.

Nokia Networks recently completed its fastest implementation of voice over LTE technology, completing a roll-out for United Arab Emirates-based Du in under 80 days. If the push for VoLTE continues, the telecom equipment-maker might have to keep moving quickly. Nokia Networks put some of the recent...