On Ookla's 5G network speed index

Abu Dhabi is the third in the world, and Dubai is among the fastest cities in the world in the fifth generation networks

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The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, was the third fastest capital in the world on the global Ookla index of 5G networks, achieving an average data download speed of (421.26) megabits per second, in the first half of 2021, according to the latest data issued by Ookla. » International specialized in analyzing and testing mobile and fixed internet speeds.

A statement issued yesterday by the Communications Regulatory Authority and the Digital Government stated that the index also included another achievement for the UAE, with the city of Dubai also among the list of the fastest cities in the world in the fifth generation networks, achieving an average download speed of (417.07) megabits per second, according to the report that Evaluates the performance and availability of 5G networks around the world in the first half of 2021.

Ongoing investments

The statement pointed out that this new achievement is in addition to the group of achievements recently achieved by the state in the telecommunications sector, which witnessed the classification of "Etisalat" as the fastest mobile network in the world in terms of total mobile phone speeds.

The statement attributed the significant progress in the sector to the continuous investments of Etisalat and du in the fifth generation technology and their networks, which contributed to strengthening the UAE's position in the global index of the fifth generation network.

This advanced classification of the country also highlights the extent of the success of the investment plans and programs carried out by telecom service providers over the past years, to accelerate the plans of the fifth generation network, and the joint cooperation with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the digital government, which provided the necessary frequency spectrum to meet the growing needs of networks in the cities of the country. .

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Majed Sultan Al-Mismar, Director General of the Communications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government, said, "This global achievement reflects the tireless efforts of the leadership of the UAE, and its quest to achieve advanced ranks in the ICT sector, and for the UAE to be one of the most advanced countries in digital innovation." The fifth generation network is an important step towards the future, as it is a pivotal catalyst for digital transformation, and promising opportunities in various industries and fields in the UAE.

He added: “The availability of fifth generation technology and high communication speeds in the UAE is a great achievement in line with the continuous efforts of telecom service providers in the country, and their quest to follow innovative approaches during the challenges of the current stage, and from here I would like to thank the service providers in the country (Etisalat), and (du). ) for their efforts in spreading the fifth generation networks, which contributed to this achievement.”

Al-Mismar stressed that the UAE's superiority as the fastest mobile phone network in the world, and the fastest fixed broadband network in the Middle East and Africa, is a major factor in enhancing the country's readiness to attract the best international investments and talents in various sectors, which confirms the importance of the advanced infrastructure of the telecommunications sector in advancing the economy. UAE and its diversity, and raise the state's position in international indicators.

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For his part, Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Group, Engineer Hatem Dowidar, said, "This culmination of the great achievement of the UAE reflects the continuous efforts made by Etisalat and its investment in building one of the most advanced fifth generation networks in the region and the world, to contribute radically to the Digital transformation to develop various industries and sectors and enhance the country’s position globally, as well as ensure the network’s readiness for future mobile technologies.”

In the same context, Fahd Al-Hasawi, CEO of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, considered the achievement as evidence of the efforts made by all concerned parties to upgrade the telecommunications sector system and develop digital infrastructure, in line with the leadership's directives to consolidate the position of the UAE as a global center for technology, innovation and business establishment. .

He added that "the fifth generation technology and its enormous potential constitute a basic pillar for pioneering the era of the digital economy and keeping pace with the requirements of digital and smart transformation, as it supports many solutions, applications and other technologies that can provide better services to residents and business communities."

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Ookla derives data from the Speedtest Intelligence Index to assess the capitals with the fastest and most widespread 5G network around the world, in locations with commercial 5G coverage in the first and second quarters of 2021.

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