This network, which utilizes 3CC technology, is designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds and low latency, making it ideal for demanding applications like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The deployment of this network is significant because it marks a major step forward in the development of 5G-A technology in the region. It also highlights the potential of 3CC technology to enable high-performance indoor 5G networks.

5G home wireless services are a game-changer for the UAE, offering faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced reliability compared to previous generations of mobile technology. The UAE government has been actively promoting 5G adoption, with initiatives like the National 5G Strategy and the Digital Transformation Program. These initiatives have created a conducive environment for 5G deployment and adoption, fostering a thriving ecosystem of 5G-enabled devices and services.

Also in the Middle East, Omantel said it has successfully conducted a laboratory trial of 5G RedCap technology in partnership with Huawei. “The successful trials of RedCap’s 5G technology mark a significant milestone in our journey toward a thriving digital future for Oman. We believe this technology will revolutionize the telecommunications sector and unlock new opportunities for innovation and business growth,” said Ali bin Said Al Hashmi, general manager of infrastructure planning and design at Omantel. RedCap is a reduced set of 5G capabilities intended for devices like wearables and low-cost hotspots that have low battery consumption, lower costs and lower bandwidth requirements. Introduced with 3GPP Release 17, 5G RedCap is designed for devices currently served by LTE CAT-4 but provides equivalent or better in performance with up to 150 Mbps theoretical maximum downlink throughput. This technology helps reduce the complexity, cost and size of 5G devices.

Huawei has been exploring a broad range of scenarios for the implementation of 5G RedCap, beyond wireless sensors and smart wearables, a Huawei spokesperson told RCR Wireless News. The spokesperson also highlighted that RedCap technology can reduce 5G NR module costs by 80%, lower power consumption by over 30% and support several 5G-native capabilities, such as large network capacity, ultra-reliable low-latency communication (uRLLC), network slicing, edge computing and 5G LAN.