Riyadh – ZTE Corporation and GO Telecom have successfully conducted Saudi Arabia’s first long-distance 5G-A millimeter-wave (mmWave) trial in the 26 GHz frequency band, achieving a 6 km coverage range with nearly 1 Gbps downlink speeds. The breakthrough represents a major step in expanding high-capacity last-mile access communications in support of Vision 2030.
The trial used ZTE’s latest mmWave infrastructure and a single user equipment, delivering high-speed, low-latency, and high-capacity connectivity. With 200 MHz of bandwidth, the test demonstrated the potential of 5G-A mmWave to provide fiber-like speeds where traditional fiber deployment is difficult, laying the foundation for next-generation enterprise and consumer services.
GO Telecom sees the technology as a driver for enterprise private 5G-A networks, supporting industries such as smart stadiums, industrial automation, healthcare, logistics, transportation, smart agriculture, and critical infrastructure. The connectivity will enable real-time data processing, AI-powered automation, and seamless cloud integration, significantly boosting its enterprise business growth.
Sun Xuezhi, CEO of ZTE Saudi Arabia, commented: “This successful trial with GO Telecom demonstrates our shared commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation under Vision 2030. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities for enterprise connectivity across the Kingdom.”
This milestone reinforces the partnership between ZTE and GO Telecom and highlights their joint leadership in pioneering 5G-A solutions to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
