Etisalat and Nokia partner on UAE’s ultra-fast 5G broadband

In partnership with Nokia, Etisalat is implementing an autonomous 5G network based on the Etisalat A3 architecture to deliver a premium customer experience as the ultra-high bandwidth and low latency of 5G enhances service offerings and changes business models. 5G functions enable innovative applications in areas such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). In addition, the opportunities of Industry 4.0 are being addressed to enable companies to take advantage of various use cases of the Internet of Things (IoT) in areas such as energy, healthcare, education, transportation, and entertainment and to provide new revenue opportunities.

Haitham Abdulrazzak, Etisalat’s Chief Technology Officer, said: “As true pioneers, we have always embraced the latest technologies to advance the digital future and empower society. That’s why we’re building an autonomous 5G network and we’re very excited to see how 5G can transform industrial and consumer services. The 5G services we are introducing significantly improve lifestyle and bring significant productivity gains in UAE, adding to the national innovation strategy. “

On the other hand, Tommi Uitto, president of Nokia Cellular Network said, “With this implementation, Nokia is helping Etisalat realize its vision of driving the digital future. In addition to consumer expectations for the latest experience in telecommunications services, the current period has also highlighted the importance of networks for people and businesses. With this next-generation 5G network deployment, we look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with Etisalat to leverage the full transformation benefits of 5G. “

Nokia has launched its AirScale radio platform based on the 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards. The network uses massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) radio technology to improve network capacity, provide wider coverage and increase network speed.