November 8, 2024

du, Nokia And MediaTek Partnership To Boost 5G Uplink Performance In MEA

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du, Nokia, and MediaTek Pioneer Next-Level 5G Uplink Performance in MEA. This innovative trial, a first in the region, has successfully boosted uplink performance by 70% on du’s 5G Advanced network, simultaneously offering expanded indoor coverage to premium customers.
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du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), in partnership with Nokia and MediaTek, recently announced a crucial milestone in integrating and enhancing 5G technologies in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

According to Industry sources, this innovative trial, introduced first in the region, has successfully boosted uplink (UL) performance by 70% on du’s 5G Advanced network, simultaneously offering expanded indoor coverage to premium customers.

From L To R - Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Infra Technology Planning at du & Mohamed Samir, VP, Mobile Networks, Middle East at Nokia
From L To R – Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Infra Technology Planning at du & Mohamed Samir, VP, Mobile Networks, Middle East at Nokia

Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Infra Technology Planning at du, stated: “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.”

Mohamed Samir, Vice President of mobile Networks, Middle East at Nokia, stated: “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.”

Dr. Ho-Chi Hwang, General Manager of Wireless Communication System and Partnerships at MediaTek, stated: “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.”

du, Nokia, and MediaTek Pioneer Next-Level 5G Uplink Performance in MEA.
du, Nokia, and MediaTek Pioneer Next-Level 5G Uplink Performance in MEA.

Industry sources further added that executed in Abu Dhabi utilizing du’s operational 5G Advanced network, the trial achieved significant advancements in UL speeds and coverage. This technology promises robust connectivity and superior network efficiency by integrating multiple frequency bands and boosting transmission pathways, essential for high-demand applications such as video conferencing, live streaming, and substantial data uploads.

Industry sources further confirmed that the trial featured a pioneering technique employing 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’s role spanned the deployment of 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, further exemplifying the collaborative effort that spearheaded this achievement.

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