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Africa. Du’s outgoing Chief Executive, Mr. connectivity in the UAE and will have world. Du’s capital expenditure for the year
Sultan, was instrumental in establishing almost 800 5G mobile infrastructure sites will be between Dh1.6bn and Dh1.8bn, but
the company as a strong competitor to by the end of the year to boost network Mr. Sultan at the time did not disclose how
incumbent Etisalat in the UAE. “We thank coverage, Mr. Sultan said in July. The 5G much of that amount would be spent on
him for his tireless contributions, vision connectivity will be up to 100 times faster the development of a 5G network.
and unmistakable passion,” du said. The than the 4G network used by more than 3.6
operator is ramping up its fifth-generation billion mobile internet users around the

Etisalat Named ‘Best Regional Wholesale Carrier’

at 13th Annual Telecoms World ME Awards

Following its global milestones achieved in experience the new super-fast 5G network robotics, autonomous transport, 3D
5G network this year and the live 5G video on 5G ready smartphones. Etisalat aims printing and wearable technologies. This
calls made across various locations in UAE, to provide customers a unique experience breakthrough achievement was possible
Etisalat announced the availability of 5G by enjoying blazing speeds and faster due to the continuous efforts in building
coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic response time on the 5G network upto and investing in the network to enable
tower ‘Burj Khalifa’ showcasing readiness 1Gbps and lower latency to 1 millisecond. connectivity, innovation and bring digital
of the state-of-the-art 5G network and At around 20 times faster than 4G and transformation. Etisalat aims to build
compatibility with industry leading 5G with ultra-low latency, 5G technology will 1,000 5G towers across the UAE during
smartphones. Today’s 5G call is a major allow users to stream live 4K resolution 2019 to enable 5G coverage. Etisalat
step for Etisalat as it proves the network video anywhere at any time, with virtually embarked on its 5G journey in 2014
readiness and availability of the 5G network no lag. With 5G technology consumers when it started constructing the network
and services in the country. Etisalat’s will witness unprecedented network speed with a dedicated team of engineers and
landmark announcement earlier in the allowing users to enjoy uninterrupted specialists dedicated to build one of the
year also gave subscribers an opportunity 4K & HD videos, AR/VR services, cloud most advanced networks in the region.
to be the first in the MENA region to gaming from anywhere in UAE, advanced The major milestone for Etisalat and the
telecom industry was the launch of the
first commercial 5G wireless network on
14th May 2018 in the UAE becoming the
first telecom operator in the MENA region
to achieve this technological breakthrough
and set an industry benchmark. Expo
2020 was also the first major commercial
customer in MEASA to partner with Etisalat
on 5G in July 2018 delivering a unique and
memorable experience for the millions
of visitors. Through its network rollout
and the pioneering launch of the first 5G
handset in the MENA, Etisalat managed to
provide UAE customers with an opportunity
to experience the power of 5G technology.
Etisalat also empowered visitors at Abu
Dhabi international airport with indoor
ultra-high speed 5G connectivity, making
it the first airport in the region with 5G
coverage.

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