Du, a telecom and digital services provider, has announced an agreement with Ericsson to expand Du’s 5G network across the UAE. As part of this agreement, Du will leverage the Ericsson Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio to increase the capacity of its 5G network, enabling a high-speed experience for existing Mobile Broadband (MBB) and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) customers.
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Enabling Advanced Services: AR, VR, and Cloud Gaming
According to Du, the expanded network will lay the foundation for services such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cloud gaming, as well as preparing the network for 5G Advanced.
Commenting on the agreement, Du said, “The increased network capacity will not only improve the Fixed Wireless Access segment but also position us for the future of digital services in areas like augmented reality, virtual reality, and cloud gaming.”
“By expanding du’s 5G network capacity, we are enabling faster, more reliable connectivity, which is essential for delivering next-generation 5G services,” Ericsson added.
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Sustainable Network Solutions
The agreement strengthens the partners’ existing partnership since 2021 in deploying sustainable network solutions. Ericsson said it had previously introduced an energy-efficient and lightweight radio for du that consolidates three sectors and three frequency bands into one, thereby significantly reducing tower space requirements and lowering power consumption by up to 40 percent.
