du , the leading telecom and digital services provider, has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful deployment of 5G-Advanced 5G-A technology on its live network-marking du as the region's first operator and the UAE as the first country to roll out this next-generation capability, in collaboration with Huawei . The launch reflects du's continued commitment to pioneering cutting-edge innovations that enhance customer experience and support national digital ambitions.
The concept of the 64T64R Dual Band AAU in 3.7 GHz N78 and 2.6 GHz N41 spectrum was first envisioned and initiated by du as part of its strategic roadmap to deliver enhanced capacity, improved coverage, and spectrum efficiency for its customers. Driven by du's vision, the world's first Dual Band Active Antenna unit was conceived, and successfully deployed in du's live network - delivering breakthrough performance for our customers and setting a new global benchmark in mobile innovation.
This advanced solution consolidates hardware, enhances spectrum efficiency, and improves network performance-all while significantly reducing power consumption and carbon footprint.
