UAE telecom giant e& has unveiled the Middle East’s first commercial 5G network slicing product on its standalone 5G network, revolutionizing connectivity for public and private sector businesses. This pioneering solution partitions the 5G network into multiple virtual “slices,” each with dedicated resources tailored to specific industry requirements, delivering ultra-reliable, high-performance connectivity.
5G network slicing enables businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, public safety, and port operations to optimize performance for critical applications—offering low latency, enhanced IoT capabilities, and robust infrastructure support. The custom slices guarantee peak performance by isolating network traffic and data, ensuring secure and uninterrupted service unaffected by other users on the shared physical network.
Oscar Garcia, Senior Vice President of Business Marketing and Product Innovation at e& UAE, stated, “By introducing 5G network slicing, e& UAE is fulfilling its promise to provide innovative connectivity solutions that accelerate digital transformation across industries. This technology delivers end-to-end reserved capacity for guaranteed performance in mission-critical operations.”
The product offers flexible packages, including bandwidth-based slicing plans and an industrial 5G Customer End Device (CPE) to act as dedicated access points, ensuring seamless integration and reliable connectivity for subscribed network slices.
As the first operator in the region to launch 5G network slicing with predefined bandwidth options, e& UAE bridges the gap between standard 5G and complex private networks. This cost-effective, agile solution empowers businesses to create multiple virtual networks customized for specific applications, paving the way for a smarter, highly connected future.
