The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a new global record in fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network coverage, reaching 99.5%, maintaining its position as the world leader since 2016. The achievement, reported by the FTTH Council Europe, highlights the UAE’s extensive fibre-optic infrastructure, which spans over 14.5 million kilometers and connects 2.88 million homes nationwide.
In the latest report, the UAE outperformed countries like South Korea (96.6%) and China (93.6%) in FTTH coverage, underscoring its leadership in global telecommunications. e& UAE, the country’s primary internet service provider, continues to drive digital transformation through its “Fiber-First” strategy, ensuring high-speed, reliable connectivity across the nation.
The UAE’s commitment to fibre-optic technology began in 1986, and in 2011, Abu Dhabi became the first capital in the world to achieve full fibre-optic coverage. The record is a testament to e& UAE’s ongoing investments in advanced digital infrastructure, further enhancing the country’s capacity to keep pace with technological advancements.
The UAE’s role as a digital transformation leader is further supported by innovative services like Fibre-to-the-Yacht (FTTY), which brings high-speed connectivity to yachts, and Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR), a smart home solution offering superior wireless network coverage.