du famous that customers can now expertise improved obtain and add speeds, ultra-low latency and superior name high quality by VoNR
Emirati-based operator du claimed to be the primary operator within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to commercially launch 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR).
It has additionally secured full certification from prime handset producers for compatibility with its 5G Standalone (5G SA) community, the Arab provider stated in a launch.
The telco famous it’s paving the best way for the following wave of 5G options that may help AI-driven purposes, superior augmented actuality (AR) and immersive communication experiences, including that this subsequent stage in 5G evolution brings vital advantages to each customers and enterprises. du famous that customers can now expertise improved obtain and add speeds, ultra-low latency and superior name high quality by VoNR. The complete implementation of 5G capabilities is anticipated to affect key industries comparable to good cities, healthcare, schooling, and leisure, it added.
Saleem AlBlooshi, CTO at du, stated: “Our dedication to evolving and elevating our community to superior requirements has resulted within the 5G SA community certification, guaranteeing that du clients expertise ultra-modern connectivity and unparalleled digital experiences. We’re additionally happy to announce the industrial launch of VoNR over 5G, which goals to boost the shopper expertise journey within the voice name companies and supply seamless 5G expertise in addition to bettering the community effectivity.”
“The introduction of the 5G SA community and the enablement of VoNR over 5G community symbolize an enormous leap ahead in our mission to ship distinctive service and progressive options to our clients. This know-how not solely supercharges the consumer expertise with phenomenal speeds and premium name high quality but in addition opens a world of prospects for companies and public companies, driving the UAE nearer to its good metropolis aspirations,” stated Karim Benkirane, chief industrial officer at du.
du is presently within the technique of deploying 5G-Superior (5G-A) know-how in Dubai as a part of its nationwide rollout program, Hasan Alshemeili, the telco’s head of infra know-how planning, had stated throughout a keynote session at Huawei’s International Cell Broadband Discussion board 2024 (MBBF 2024), which occurred in October 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.
The manager famous that du has already deployed lots of of 5G-A base stations whereas its plans for the entire nation stipulate the deployment of hundreds of base stations.
du beforehand said that its 5G-Superior technique contains the deployment of this know-how in the primary cities throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2025 and reaching nationwide protection by 2026.
du had carried out 5G-A trials in October 2023, which paved the best way for the preliminary industrial launch of the know-how in January 2024.
The Arab provider is already engaged on the following era of Mounted Wi-fi Entry (FWA) know-how utilizing 5G-A. On this discipline, du goals to succeed in a market share of 40% inside the subsequent three years, which compares with a present market share of 34%, in accordance with a earlier report.
The provider additionally plans to make the most of the potential of 5G-A know-how in each the B2C and B2B segments. Within the B2B space, du plans to supply a slicing operate and a 5G-to-B suite of companies.
du had initially launched 5G companies in 2019 and 5G SA know-how in 2023.
The Arab telco had beforehand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to spice up 5G-A know-how within the UAE. The challenge, dubbed “5G-A Nation,” seeks to speed up the digital transformation of the Arab nation, in accordance with Huawei.