e& UAE, the telecom arm of e& has successfully completed the world’s first 2.4Tbps per wavelength lab trial, in collaboration with Huawei. This trial marks a significant step forward in advancing the UAE’s optical infrastructure readiness, setting the foundation for accelerating the nation’s AI strategy.
Sultan Rashid Abdalla Ali Aboud Al Naqbi, Vice President/Transport Infrastructure Development, e& UAE, said: “We are proud to be the first to test the 2.4Tbps optical solution globally. This trial demonstrates e& UAE’s dedication to exploring next-generation technologies. The 2.4Tbps solution is set to revolutionize AI adoption by providing the foundation for an advanced, future-ready optical infrastructure. This milestone also highlights continued progress in e& UAE’s journey to deliver greater value to businesses, communities, and the UAE’s digital economy.”
Victor Zhou, President of Huawei’s Optical Transmission Domain, said: “We are delighted to partner with e& UAE in attaining this revolutionary milestone of the 2.4Tbps trial. We remain committed to collaborating closely to actualize a Fixed 5G-Advanced All-Optical Premium Transmission for enhanced intelligence, thereby underpinning e& UAE’s 10Giga and artificial intelligence strategy.”
This 2.4Tbps test marks a significant milestone in the ultra-high-speed optical industry, paving the way for intelligent 10Giga connectivity. Building on the success of last year’s 1.6Tbps trial, this 2.4Tbps solution connects data centres through high-speed, reliable, and sustainable links, enabling the rapid transmission of large volumes of data. This advancement empowers cloud-based services, AI systems, and AI-enabled applications to operate with greater efficiency, providing a robust digital infrastructure for the UAE.
e& UAE’s successful 2.4Tbps trial, in collaboration with Huawei, underscores its proactive stance in advancing AI and driving data adoption. By embracing early technology innovation, e& UAE continues to strengthen its network capabilities, laying the foundation for a smarter, AI-powered future and supporting the UAE’s long-term digital vision.
