Wedoany.com Report-Jun 10, e& UAE, the telecommunications division of e&, has achieved a global record by reaching an uplink speed of 600Mbps on a live 5G network, marking a significant milestone in 5G-Advanced technology. This breakthrough was accomplished by aggregating FR1 bands at 2100MHz and C-band, combined with Uplink 3Tx (three transmit antennas) on a commercial Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) at a live 5G site in the UAE, fully adhering to 3GPP Release 17 standards.

This record-setting uplink speed enhances 5G-Advanced capabilities, supporting applications that rely on high uplink performance. By utilizing FR1 band aggregation and advanced uplink technology, e& UAE has established a new benchmark for 5G connectivity worldwide.

The achievement benefits consumers by enabling faster uploads for content creators, allowing 8K videos and live streams to platforms like YouTube or TikTok to be uploaded in seconds. Gamers will experience seamless cloud connectivity, and smart homes will efficiently handle high-definition footage and IoT data uploads. Applications such as virtual event hosting and augmented reality content creation will also see improved performance, enhancing user experiences across digital platforms.

Built on 3GPP Release 17, the technology incorporates enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) and ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), supporting scalable and energy-efficient networks. This milestone positions e& UAE as a leader in driving the global evolution of 5G-Advanced connectivity.

Abdulrahman Al Humaidan, Vice President of Fixed Access Network at e& UAE, stated: “e& UAE’s world-record 600Mbps uplink speed is a strategic move forward, stimulating the global tech landscape with a new era of hyper-fast, uplink-driven digital innovation. This isn’t just a technological breakthrough, it’s a launchpad for businesses and individuals to reshape the digital world, cementing the UAE as a global tech leader.”

This advancement strengthens the UAE’s position as a hub for technological innovation, fostering new opportunities for businesses and individuals while supporting the growth of smart, sustainable digital infrastructure.