Du, the UAE’s leading telecom and digital services provider, has launched 5G-Advanced technology on its live network. Partnering with Huawei, this makes the UAE the first country in the region to deploy the next-generation capability. The launch reinforces du’s leadership in mobile innovation and supports national digital ambitions.

Du 5G-Advanced Dual Band Breakthrough

The 64T64R Dual Band Active Antenna Unit (AAU) merges the 3.7 GHz (N78) and 2.6 GHz (N41) spectrum bands into one system. Consequently, du customers enjoy enhanced capacity, wider coverage, and greater spectrum efficiency. Additionally, the innovative design reduces power consumption, lowering the network’s carbon footprint while improving user experience.

As part of its long-term vision, du initiated the concept to prepare for increasing connectivity demands. This 5G-Advanced deployment consolidates hardware, streamlines network operations, and sets a global benchmark for sustainable and efficient mobile upgrades.

Stronger Connectivity, Lower Impact

Felix Liu, Chief of UAE Carrier Business at Huawei, added, “Huawei’s 5G Dual Band AAU delivers exceptional network performance and supports the UAE’s sustainability vision. Our collaboration with du ensures innovative solutions with measurable results.”

Benefits of du 5G-Advanced for Users and Businesses

The 5G-Advanced network delivers peak speeds of about 5.4 Gbps and increases average data rates by up to 33%. As a result, users experience ultra-fast downloads, smoother 8K streaming, stronger coverage in remote areas, and ultra-low latency for real-time applications.

For enterprises, the platform enables massive IoT deployments, supports advanced digital services, and improves operational efficiency. Moreover, the dual-band design enhances energy efficiency, aligning with du’s net-zero targets. Features such as enhanced Massive MIMO and spectrum aggregation further improve uplink speeds and connectivity at the cell edge.

Platform for Future Innovation

The network also supports ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and massive machine-type communication (mMTC). These capabilities will accelerate smart city initiatives, connected industries, and large-scale digital transformation across the UAE.

Ultimately, this deployment is part of du’s wider plan to lead the evolution of 5G-Advanced and beyond. By working closely with global technology partners and local regulators, du ensures the UAE remains at the forefront of global telecom innovation.

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