Abu Dhabi has emerged among the top three fastest 5G capitals in the world, according to the latest data from Ookla, a global fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis firm.
The UAE capital has the fastest median download speeds (421.26Mbps) in the first half of 2021.
Ookla uses Speedtest Intelligence data to see which world capitals have the best 5G speeds and availability, based on locations with commercially available 5G.
This recent achievement is testament to UAE being the home of the fastest mobile network on earth on an overall basis, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of the TDRA, said, “This global achievement is a testimony to UAE leadership’s vision and commitment in bringing the country to the forefront, taking a lead in the ICT sector while being the most advanced country in digital innovation.”
“5G is a huge leap forward and a powerful catalyst for digital transformation bringing new opportunities to various industries and the country. The availability and access to the super-fast speeds on 5G is a huge accomplishment that reflects the continuous efforts of both operators and their innovative approach during today’s extraordinary times. Hence, I would like to thank the service providers in the UAE (Etisalat and Du) for their efforts in deploying 5G networks, which contributed to this achievement,” Al Mesmar added.
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Another noteworthy achievement recorded in the UAE was both Abu Dhabi (421.26Mbps) and Dubai (417.07 Mbps) median download speeds featuring in the special ‘Global 5G Benchmark Report’ that focused on major cities globally measuring 5G performance and availability in the first half of 2021.
Both major UAE operators Etisalat and du are continuously involved in focused studies on network readiness and handsets to provide a seamless customer experience.
The proliferation of 5G is increasingly transforming telecom networks to support emerging technologies such as IoT, cloud, big data, AI, robotics and AR/VR, enabling a digitally powered future.
