Pakistan has declared 2025 as the “Year of 5G” and unveiled plans to increase broadband speeds to 50-100 Mbps and expand Fibre-To-The-Site (FTTS) coverage to 60%. The government aims to enhance telecom infrastructure with a 5G spectrum auction in 2025 and a nationwide fiber network expansion.
The University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE have launched the first regional 5G testbed, the Industry 4.0 and Future Connectivity HUB, designed to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the UAE and MEA region. The HUB will validate cutting-edge 5G-based solutions for various industries.
Ericsson and Mobily have completed a successful trial of Ericsson’s AI-powered 5G Uplink Interference Optimiser, improving 5G uplink performance, spectral efficiency, and throughput. This collaboration enhances Mobily’s network, providing faster upload speeds and improved connectivity, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure goals under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s role in driving 5.5G innovation was highlighted at the 15th Global Mobile Broadband Forum. SAMENA Council emphasized the Kingdom’s leadership in fostering digital transformation, cross-sector collaboration, and AI-powered connectivity, paving the way for improved healthcare, education, and economic diversification in the region.
The upgrade enables Vodafone Oman to deploy standalone (SA) 5G services, enhancing operational efficiency.
By 2029, 5G subscriptions in the region are projected to reach 519 million, contributing to 48% of total data traffic.
This milestone paves the way for e& UAE to advance its 5G capabilities, supporting critical use cases in various industries.
This collaboration will allow FRiENDi Mobile to provide an unparalleled service experience to its 800,000 customers across the country, starting December 2024.
The event showcased the collaboration between Ooredoo Oman’s technology management and TM Forum’s regional experts on global digital transformation use cases
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received proposals from international consultants for the 5G spectrum auction, expected to conclude by March 2025. However, concerns about the timing and infrastructure readiness for 5G persist among industry leaders, as Pakistan faces challenges like digital load-shedding and underutilized 4G services.
