Etisalat to invest AED4 billion for network upgrade in 2019

Media IN ABU DHABI, 21st June, 2019 WAM

Etisalat is set to invest AED4 billion in network upgrade in 2019, according to a senior executive

Industry players said 5G, with high speed, low latency of less than 1 millisecond, high throughput to handle huge amount data and reliability will power radical change in mobile industry and across sectors at large. And Etisalat is driving the change with Dh4 billion worth investments for development of network.

Senior vice-president, corporate communications, Etisalat Group, said 5G will be a revolution which will accelerate digital transformation in the industry.

Etisalat aims to create awareness among all sectors and individuals about 5G and innovations which will drive growth.

However, head of innovation hub – UAE, Ericsson, noted the power of 5G will be a game changer in various sectors. She said digital twin technology – a virtual replica of actual model or product connected in real-time – will cut costs and improve efficiency.

Another demonstration of city model showed how the future cities will be creative and connected through cost-effective solutions of 5G network slicing. There will be reliable and secure private network of communication for critical needs like for police, civil defence and ambulance.

Also future video chats will be in real time and create 3D representation. The low latency of 5G and high throughput allows for 3D live feel being created as two people chat from different locations using a HoloLens Augmented Reality and iPad. So there will be no lag and feel of real person.