Etisalat (e&) Private 5G Networks

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In 2018, e& became one of the first operator's in the MENA region to deploy 5G network for smartphones and fixed wireless access systems. Today, e& is covering 5G across major cities of the UAE with speeds reaching up to gigabits in DL. According to their Private 5G Networks solution brief:

During Expo 2020, e& provided high mobile capacity, seamless coverage and uninterrupted 5G services for various use cases including CCTV video surveillance and TV broadcasting to the incumbent authorities. e& has won several accolades in the last 2 years, including Best 5G infrastructure award and fastest 5G speed on earth as ranked by Ookla.

e&'s Private 5G Network provides an end-to-end, self-contained network for high-grade security and privacy, private control, increased flexibility and operational control that mitigates the risk of outside intrusions and attacks. Our solution delivers an optimised network infrastructure for your sensitive data and mission critical operations, enabling you to benefit from 5G connectivity for: high throughput, ultra-low latency, increased device density and reliable coverage over your business’ footprint. Your organisation will benefit from its own private network together with the advantages of ongoing managed services and support from e&.

e&’s Private 5G Network is the industry-leading platform for 5G connectivity and infrastructure. It is a dedicated private platform that can only be accessed and used by your SIM cards and devices. e& has partnered with multiple global high-end OEMs and created a vast portfolio that offers a wide range of services and capabilities. Our customised solutions can accommodate every need and requirement for any market, scenario and nature of business, with instant delivery and a GTM approach.

The wireless network (5G New Radio/CPE), transport network and 5G core work together to provide the Private 5G Network solution. Enterprises can flexibly customise private networks and configurations based on application scenarios and use types. The solution has remarkable advantages in terms of privacy and security.

As can be expected, most operators provide a hybrid private network and e& is no exception, as detailed here.

In a press release from couple of years ago, Nokia announced that they will work together on 5G private wireless networks to support enterprise digital transformation. The following is an extract from the PR:

The two companies will work together to support businesses in various industries, including ports, oil and gas, government and critical infrastructure, by digitally transforming their operations and embracing Industry 4.0 through 5G use cases.

Nokia and Etisalat UAE will offer a variety of solutions, including Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), Modular Private Wireless (MPW) and Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), to meet the diverse needs of various enterprises. In addition, the frame agreement includes Nokia Group Communications with push-to-talk and push-to-video capabilities, as well as Enterprise Voice Core (EVC). Nokia and Etisalat UAE will be able to develop 5G-enabled use cases to support digital transformation and improve operational efficiency across multiple industries with this broad set of solutions.

To demonstrate these use cases to enterprise customers, a 5G private wireless network based on the Nokia DAC platform has been installed at the Etisalat Innovation Centre in the operator’s Abu Dhabi headquarters.

Huawei has also been associated with e& for Private 5G Networks solution as detailed here.

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