United Arab Emirates’ du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has selected Ericsson to deploy its state-of-the-art 5G radio access network (RAN) products and solutions as part of a major network expansion and modernization.
In line with United Arab Emirates’ vision 2021 to create a knowledge-based, sustainable economy in the emirates, du will transform its RAN 5G network with the Ericsson Radio System portfolio.
This transformation will enable du to address new business opportunities and diverse 5G use cases, including: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), massive Internet of Things (IoT) and ultra-reliable low-latency (URLL) innovative applications across enterprise and industry verticals such as smart cities, manufacturing and health.
Following the 2021 deployment, which includes Ericsson AI-powered 5G network optimization services utilizing Cognitive Software, du and its customers will benefit from a 5G RAN network that will enhance versatility, improve capacity, increase cost efficiency and future-proof technology developments.
Fahad Al Hassawi, Acting CEO, du
The technological evolution continues to accelerate at unprecedented speed, and it is our responsibility to ensure those we serve can capitalize on every related benefit and opportunity. du has always enjoyed an excellent relationship with Ericsson.
Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa
The path to a digital future is paved through the power of transformative technologies such as 5G. Our new partnership with du will deliver on that promise and enable an ecosystem of possibilities.
