e& UAE has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huawei to deliver a high-quality gigabit experience to the UAE at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. With a focus on the next generation of 5G-Advanced and 50GPON networks, the collaboration between e& UAE and Huawei signals the onset of the intelligent 10 Giga Experience, reaching up to 10 Gbps for mobile and up to 50 Gbps for fixed users across the UAE.
Khalid Murshed, Chief Technology and Information Officer, e& UAE, said, “We are committed to delivering a premium experience to our customers and contributing to the industry with cutting-edge technologies. Together, we're unlocking the potential of the next generation of networks, delivering unparalleled experiences to individuals and organizations.
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The MOU also lays the groundwork for enhanced computing and storage performance for e& UAE through advanced software, hardware architecture, and application acceleration engines. This visionary approach supports emerging services such as XR, Cloud VR, V2X, 3D video, URLLC, and Industry 4.0, which promise to transform everyday life with intelligent digital solutions and connectivity.
Gavin Wang, President, e& Global Key Account, Huawei, added, “We continue to push the boundaries of user experience, not just in the present but for the digital age to come. This collaboration represents a significant stride in empowering users and propelling the UAE towards a future of seamless, immersive, and transformative connectivity."
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Ahead of the implementation’s official commercial launch, e& UAE, in collaboration with Huawei, has already constructed a robust network foundation for the 10 Giga Experience. In addition, achievements such as the Global First 1.6 Tbs/Lambda further demonstrate e& UAE's readiness to provide a high-quality gigabit experience, with a 100 Tbps backbone, ensuring a capacity that spans a decade. Thanks to industry advancements such as mmWave and TDD 3CC in wireless, offering an enhanced experience for the 5G-Advanced era, coupled with the introduction of the Middle East's first 50GPON in fixed access, homes in the UAE are poised to reap the benefits from the impending network evolution.
