E& UAE and Ericsson have announced the successful implementation of Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa. This technology was demonstrated through a cloud gaming showcase conducted on E& UAE‘s 5G Standalone (5G SA) commercial network during GITEX Global 2024. The L4S technology achieved latency reductions of over 50 percent, enabling a seamless, lag-free cloud gaming experience, the official release said.
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Benefits of Differentiated Connectivity
L4S facilitates differentiated connectivity, allowing the 5G network to adapt to varying performance needs for both consumer and enterprise applications. Differentiated connectivity refers to the ability to program the 5G network end-to-end to deliver different levels of user experience, meeting diverse performance needs from consumer and enterprise applications, E& explained.
Toward 5G Advanced
L4S, as a time-critical communication technology, represents an advancement towards 5G Advanced, enabling E& UAE to enhance capabilities for time-sensitive use cases in industrial control and mobility automation, as well as support rate-adaptive media applications like extended reality (XR) and cloud gaming.
Commenting on the implementation, E& UAE said, “The successful deployment of L4S time-critical communication technology with Ericsson in Middle East and Africa strengthens e& UAE’s position as a pioneer in advancing 5G capabilities in the region. The solution enables improvements in latency for real-time applications like cloud gaming, ensuring seamless connectivity.”
“Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput will significantly enhance user experience and drive the adoption of next-generation applications like cloud gaming and extended reality. As a key part of our 5G time-critical communication solution, it enhances network responsiveness and marks a significant step towards delivering time-sensitive, rate-adaptive services that will drive future innovations,” Ericsson added.
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L4S Technology
L4S is part of Ericsson’s 5G Advanced software capabilities, which are crucial for applications requiring consistent low latency, such as real-time media, extended reality, and cloud gaming.
