720 thousand subscribers to the fifth generation services during the second quarter

"Telecom Regulatory" expects an increase in 5G subscriptions during "Expo 2020 Dubai"

“Regulating Communications”: The current uses of the fifth generation are concentrated in the transmission of high-speed data, gaming applications and surveillance cameras.

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The Communications Regulatory Authority and the Digital Government expected an increase in 5G subscriptions during Expo 2020 Dubai, stressing that the exhibition area is completely covered by these services by operators.

The authority explained to "Emirates Today" that "Expo 2020 Dubai" is a major global event that will be visited by a large number of visitors throughout the exhibition period, and includes a review of modern and future technologies, to overcome the challenges faced by various countries.

number of subscribers

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority revealed that the latest statistics available to it indicate that the number of subscribers to fifth generation services during the second quarter of 2021 exceeded 720,000 subscribers, and it is expected that the number will rise, supported by the “Expo”, the increase in the manufacture of devices supporting the fifth generation, and the community’s demand for use it.

She added that the number of 5G stations in the country at the end of the second quarter of this year exceeds 4,700 multi-use stations, while more than 650 additional stations are expected to be deployed during the third quarter, bringing the total number of 5G stations to exceed 5350 stations by the end of the third quarter 2021.

5G technology

The Communications Regulatory Authority stated that the current uses of the fifth generation are largely focused on the use of high-speed data, gaming applications and surveillance cameras, pointing out that the most prominent differences from previous generations, especially the fourth and third generations, lie in doubling the speeds, and enabling a large number of devices to Connect to networks, while reducing latency for data transmission.

She indicated that the distinguishing feature of the fifth generation technology is the speed in data transmission, and therefore this technology has become required in applications that require rapid and direct data transfer in various fields such as medicine, education, transportation, media and entertainment.

The authority stressed that the future is for technologies that depend on the fifth generation, such as remote surgeries, self-driving cars, drones, and unmanned flights, noting that science is still exploring the unlimited potential of the fifth generation networks, and we will see very soon those applications on On the ground, the fifth generation networks will have a major role in the development of public services in their various forms.

country competitiveness

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority stressed that it is working to encourage the adoption of modern technology, and to work with its partners in the telecommunications sector, to establish an environment and infrastructure that are attractive and supportive of innovation. The UAE topped the world in the speed of mobile phone networks among 139 countries on the “Ookla” index by the end of July 2021.

The authority confirmed that the use of fifth generation applications is constantly increasing, and will increase in popularity with the availability of more devices that support this technology, and users' desire to acquire them, and it is likely that this will happen naturally and increasingly, coinciding with the keenness of device manufacturers to manufacture more devices supporting the fifth generation technology. .

She pointed out that the UAE is one of the world's leading countries in introducing 5G networks thanks to the advanced infrastructure, and flexible policies and systems that support modern technology.

• 5350 stations for fifth generation services by the end of the third quarter of 2021.

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