Abu Dhabi: In a major technological leap, e& UAE has achieved a world-record 600Mbps uplink speed on a live 5G network, marking a pivotal milestone in the evolution of 5G-Advanced. This achievement combines FR1 2100MHz and C-band aggregation with Uplink 3Tx on commercial Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), fully aligned with 3GPP Release 17 specifications.

“This breakthrough uplink performance redefines what’s possible,” said Abdulrahman Al Humaidan, Vice President of Fixed Access Network, e& UAE. “It’s more than a record—it’s a catalyst for global digital transformation, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in advanced telecommunications.”

Redefining Connectivity for Enterprises and Consumers

The 600Mbps uplink empowers uplink-biased applications across sectors. For enterprises, this means:

  • Smart factories and logistics hubs can upload real-time data to power AI automation and predictive analytics.
  • Cloud-based workflows in AR, VR, and 3D modelling are smoother and more collaborative.
  • Smart cities benefit from real-time surveillance and video analytics with instantaneous uploads for faster decision-making.
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For consumers, this breakthrough reshapes the digital experience:

  • 8K video uploads and immersive live streams for platforms like YouTube and TikTok become seamless.
  • Cloud gaming and IoT applications enjoy reduced latency and improved responsiveness.
  • Virtual event hosting and AR content creation become richer and faster.

A Future-Ready Network Foundation

Anchored in 3GPP Release 17, the record uplink utilises enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) and ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) to deliver future-proof connectivity.

The deployment of this record-setting technology on a live 5G site with commercial CPE underscores e& UAE’s operational excellence. By aggregating FR1 2100MHz and C-band with Uplink 3Tx, e& UAE sets a new global benchmark for uplink speeds and lays the groundwork for scalable, sustainable 5G networks.

As compatible CPEs become widely available, e& UAE stands ready to empower both enterprises and consumers, accelerating the 5G-Advanced revolution with real-world impact.