Etisalat by E& has announced the successful implementation of the EUTELSAT QUANTUM satellite solution, making it the first telco in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand 5G network capabilities through a software-defined satellite. This development will provide customers with high speeds, enhanced coverage, and scalability to meet the growing demands of high-bandwidth applications.
To ensure the success of the project, Etisalat by E& conducted rigorous testing with customers for over a year. The deployment of Eutelsat’s latest technology Quantum satellite, along with the recently installed state-of-the-art Newtech Dialog Hub, has significantly enhanced the mobile network capability of Etisalat by E&.
According to Khalid Murshed, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Etisalat by E& UAE, this deployment is a significant milestone towards bridging the digital divide and advancing the adoption of 5G technology in the region. He added that satellite connectivity can empower communities and businesses, especially with the growing demand for “always-on” connectivity due to the impact of technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain on consumer lives.
Oscar Garcia, Business Marketing and Product Innovation at Etisalat by E&, also highlighted the need for connectivity that has gone beyond traditional communication methods. Customers now require access to high speeds to meet their bandwidth-intensive application needs such as GSM services, Remote IT, Unified Communications, Over-The-Top (OTT), and media streaming. This satellite solution will enhance the mobile network capability of Etisalat by E& to address the development of new-age applications while also building and deploying 5G use cases for various industry verticals and businesses.
Ghassan Murat, Head of the Connectivity Business Unit for Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific at Eutelsat, expressed pride in partnering with Etisalat by E& to deploy this 5G use case on the world’s first software-defined satellite network. The steerable beams are capable of meeting the rigorous demands of Next-Generation mobile and satellite networks.
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