KHALEEJ TIMES, Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 | Muharram 29, 1442
Etisalat rolls out 5G home internet service in UAE
Emirates:
Etisalat subscribers in UAE can now access super-fast speeds on 5G fixed
networks from their homes enabling them to stream high bandwidth 4K videos,
enjoy cloud based gaming and low latency to meet the accelerated need for
immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality.
"The deployment of 5G FWA is another major 5G milestone for Etisalat, a result
of our continuous efforts in bringing the best in technology and infrastructure
for our subscribers in UAE. This is only the beginning of the next evolution of fixed
wireless technologies and the immense possibilities of innovation
for UAE residents and businesses," said Saeed Al Zarouni, Senior Vice President,
Mobile Network, Etisalat.
How it works
Etisalat 5G FWA CPE (customer premise equipment) will be installed at the
subscriber's residence to be connected wirelessly to the 5G towers broadcasting
the wireless signal.
The customer connects a WiFi router to the 5G CPE to provide broadband services
in a similar way done over fibre.
Etisalat set a major benchmark in the industry by becoming the first telco in
MENA in May 2018 to launch the commercial 5G network providing fixed wireless
service in the UAE.
This was followed by another major breakthrough by connecting and partnering
with Expo 2020 as the first major commercial customer in the Middle East, Africa
and South Asia (MEASA) region to access 5G services.
In May 2019, Etisalat was the first telecom operator in MENA to enable its
customers to experience the power of the 5G network and release the first 5G
handset before many others.
Etisalat also became the first telco in MENA to provide indoor 5G coverage in
selected buildings in the country.
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