du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek, has announced a groundbreaking milestone in enhancing 5G technologies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This innovative trial, the first of its kind in the region, successfully boosted uplink (UL) performance by 70% on du’s 5G Advanced network, while also offering expanded indoor coverage to premium customers.
Conducted in Abu Dhabi using du’s operational 5G Advanced network, the trial demonstrated significant improvements in UL speeds and coverage. The technology promises robust connectivity and superior network efficiency by integrating multiple frequency bands and enhancing transmission pathways, essential for high-demand applications like video conferencing, live streaming, and substantial data uploads.
"This trial not only accelerates the uplink performance of our network but also aligns with our ongoing commitment to enhance customer connectivity since our initial 5G launch in 2019. Our continuous upgrades to our state-of-the-art network infrastructure ensure an unmatched 5G user experience," stated Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Infra Technology Planning at du.
The trial employed a pioneering technique using three transmitter antennas (3Tx) combined with 2-component Carrier Aggregation (2CC) across FDD and TDD bands, incorporating TDD UL MIMO on du’s existing infrastructure. Nokia facilitated the deployment with its state-of-the-art AirScale portfolio, including baseband, Massive MIMO radios, and macro remote radio heads to boost capacity, coverage, and performance. MediaTek contributed its advanced T830 5G mobile FWA platform, exemplifying the collaborative effort driving this achievement.
"This trial underscores our commitment to leading-edge technological solutions that cater to and exceed the dynamic needs of our connected societies. Our technologies are designed to empower mobile operators to maximize radio network performance effectively," said Mohamed Samir, Vice President of Mobile Networks, Middle East at Nokia.
"Our joint trial sets a significant benchmark in the region and reaffirms MediaTek’s dedication to advancing wireless communication technology. Our T830 platform, now accessible to customers, leads the market with its proven high-performance capabilities," added Dr. Ho-Chi Hwang, General Manager of Wireless Communication System and Partnerships at MediaTek.
Carrier Aggregation is pivotal in allowing mobile operators to optimize their spectrum and network resources to enhance user connectivity experiences, delivering increased data rates and improved coverage extensively.
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