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UAE's first ultra-fast 5G leased line is picked up by China State Construction Engineering Corp.

Telecom operator du provided 5G line, with more businesses expected to sign up



Good to go... UAE expects to have full country-wide coverage of 5G services by 2025. But the first clients are already signing up for super-speed services.
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Dubai: The first 5G-leased line has been taken out in the UAE, with China State Construction Engineering Corp. being the customer.

Corporate clients are to be the biggest user base for these ultra-speed networks as coverage widens and tariffs get traction. The first leased line was drawn by du, and guarantees high-speed download and upload speeds as well as provides “users with complete control, ensuring an uninterrupted and enhanced user experience,” du said in a statement.

“With futuristic infrastructure in place and the service strong enough to support enterprise needs – CSCEC M.E. will now have fast, reliable, and improved connectivity they can rely on,” said Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer, du.

The Dubai-headquartered telco is planning to implement several proof-of-concepts of the 5G leased line for enterprises in the near future.

What does a 'leased line' entail?
One of the key features is 'dedicated access services' which the telecom networks can be equipped with, to provide high-speed connections to areas where fiber networks are not available. It is also useful in mobility application cases and in scenarios where faster service provisioning is required.
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