Gitex Global 2021: 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will be among tech’s hottest trends, says Cisco

Those in manufacturing and telehealth will derive immediate gains from 5G-enabld services

Last updated: October 17, 2021 | 12:32

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Get set for speed and greater bandwidths. UAE and Gulf telecom providers are busy on their 5G rollouts - and the tech industry stands to benefit.

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Dubai: Ready for a switch to 5G-linked services delivered to your smartphone?

While UAE and Gulf telecoms ready their 5G enabled networks, which will speed up a host of services at never-before speeds, it will be businesses that will sign up first. Then will come the consumers, who for the most part are now using 4G in the UAE.

Shukri Eid, Cisco's Managing Director for the Gulf Region

According to US tech equipment company Cisco, whatever be the speed of uptake, 5G will remain one of the trends to watch out for in the region’s tech space. These are its Top 4 predictions: