Huawei Egypt, in partnership with Vodafone Egypt, has successfully deployed the world’s first commercial 25 Gbps microwave link, a major breakthrough in telecom technology. Jim Liu, CEO of Huawei Egypt, shared the news on LinkedIn, highlighting the collaboration’s impact on Egypt’s leadership in cutting-edge telecom solutions across the Middle East and Africa.
The microwave link, operating in the E-band (80 GHz), enables data transmission at an incredible 25 Gbps over long distances. This advancement positions Egypt as a hub for ultra-high-speed connectivity, laying the groundwork for the future of mobile broadband services. The innovation is set to power digital transformation for businesses and consumers, enhancing mobile internet performance and reliability.
As part of the strategic partnership with Vodafone Egypt, this solution will support high-demand applications like 5G, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), ensuring faster and more reliable internet access across both urban and suburban areas. This collaboration reaffirms Huawei’s commitment to building advanced telecom infrastructure that will fuel Egypt’s growing digital economy.
A special acknowledgment goes to the teams at Huawei and Vodafone Egypt for their outstanding efforts in bringing this innovative project to fruition.