UAE has registered the world's highest 5G network speed.
UAE, the United Arab Emirates' telecom operator, has recorded the world's fastest speed on its live 5G network, reaching 30.5 Gbps in Arabian desert.
It is noted that this record has become an important milestone on the path to the development of 5G-Advanced networks. The global achievement was demonstrated at the SAMENA Leaders Summit 2024 through the successful aggregation of high and mid-frequency bands: 1600 MHz in the millimeter range and 300 MHz in the C-band.
As previously reported, the United Arab Emirates plans to roll out sixth-generation (6G) mobile networks by 2030, through which people will be able to convey human feelings in a digital format. The new networks will expand the possibilities of using robots, artificial intelligence technologies, autonomous vehicles, remote surgery/diagnostics and other areas.
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Authority (TDRA) has unveiled a new plan for the rollout of 6G for desert visitors even in safari https://goldendesertsafari.com/. The agency noted that the new networks will enable the transmission of such senses as sight, taste, touch, smell and hearing with low latency and high accuracy.
The new technology has the potential to revolutionize a variety of areas, including autonomous intelligent transportation systems and revolutionary developments in healthcare. The implementation of these innovative technologies requires the global availability of additional radio frequencies.
By 2030, the plan is to improve digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on leveraging 6G capabilities, which include integrated sensing, extensive coverage and integration of artificial intelligence technologies.
UAE telecom operators are already investing heavily in 6G and new technologies in the telecoms industry. The Authority has set up a committee comprising manufacturers, operators and TDRA to accelerate the implementation of 6G networks. The committee has been given leadership by Khalifa University.
The committee will conduct research and develop technical standards and specifications for 6G. It will share this research on global platforms, including those of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
It is noted that TDRA plans include the continued development of an advanced 5G (5.5G) network with a target transition to 6G by 2030. At the same time, existing 5G capabilities will be expanded to improve spectrum efficiency, connection density and traffic management.
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