Etihad Salam Telecom Company "Salam" , in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed a groundbreaking multi-scenario trial of millimeter wave mmWave 5G Advance technology. This POC was conducted Using an experimental license for frequency use from CST. Using Huawei's state-of-the-art equipment, the trial demonstrated Fixed Wireless Access FWA connectivity with peak throughput of 6.9Gbps at short distance, 5Gbps at 6 Kilometer medium distance. Laying the foundation for Saudi Arabia's 10G Society vision, and showcasing the speeds and capabilities of 5G-Advance. The trial also sustained high-speed connectivity of 4Gbps over an extended range of 10 kilometers, proving both extreme capacity and wide-area coverage.
This achievement highlights the flexibility and maturity of mmWave technology, proving its capability to deliver both ultra-high capacity in dense urban environments and long-reach coverage for suburban and rural areas. Salam's vision is to be Saudi Arabia's most trusted digital partner, bold, human-first, and built to empower.
"Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing 5G markets in the Middle East, driven by demand for ultra-HD streaming, industrial IoT, and smart city applications. Through this successful mmWave trial with Huawei, Salam has demonstrated its ability to deliver world-class connectivity solutions. Whether for ultra-fast home broadband or enabling future of enterprise connectivity, we are proud to bring such innovations to the Kingdom."
