Huawei and Ooredoo successfully concluded their initial Dualband 5G trial in the Middle East region.
In a significant leap forward for the region, Ooredoo, a leading telecommunications company in Oman, has successfully completed the Middle East's first live trial of Huawei's 5G dualband Meta AAU technology[1]. This groundbreaking technology promises faster, more efficient, and sustainable connectivity, aligning perfectly with Ooredoo's mission to upgrade the world and Oman Vision 2040's digital ambitions.
The trial, overseen by Dr. Jihad bin Ahmed Al Ansari, Acting Chief Technology & Information Officer at Ooredoo, has demonstrated that the new 5G technology can deliver internet speeds that are 30% faster than previous and traditional 5G antenna technologies[1]. Moreover, it uses 30% less energy, making it a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.
The benefits of this technology are far-reaching. For instance, it significantly improves network coverage, speed, and energy efficiency, making it particularly beneficial for dense indoor areas like malls and offices. The new technology also takes up less space on mobile towers and reduces the amount of equipment needed at mobile sites by half.
The Meta AAU solution, expected to be deployed in Ooredoo's next round of 5G expansion projects, is a single, intelligent unit that introduces a new compact antenna that merges two key 5G frequency bands. This combination of higher performance with lower power use marks a major milestone for 5G in the region.
The results from this trial will be shared across the Ooredoo Group to accelerate adoption in other markets. The partnership with Huawei provides a high-profile regional reference case for Huawei's Meta AAU portfolio. This collaboration underscores Ooredoo's commitment to sustainability and Oman's net-zero goals.
In conclusion, the successful trial of Huawei's 5G dualband Meta AAU technology in Oman signifies a significant step towards faster, more efficient, and sustainable connectivity in the region. This technology's potential to enhance network performance while reducing the environmental and economic footprint of 5G infrastructure is promising, and it marks a major milestone for Ooredoo and the Middle East's digital future.
[1] Ooredoo press release, "Ooredoo announces successful completion of the Middle East's first live trial of Huawei's 5G dualband Meta AAU technology in Oman", 2022.
In light of the successful trial, Ooredoo, a prominent telecommunications company in Oman, reveals that the new 5G technology can deliver internet speeds that are 30% faster than previous and traditional 5G antenna technologies, contributing to faster connectivity [1]. Additionally, this technology uses 30% less energy, making it a more cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for infrastructure, particularly beneficial for mobile technology.
