{"id":38596,"date":"2019-06-20T15:36:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/?p=38596"},"modified":"2019-06-21T08:42:44","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T07:42:44","slug":"abu-dhabis-new-airport-empowers-globetrotters-with-etisalats-5g-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/2019\/06\/20\/abu-dhabis-new-airport-empowers-globetrotters-with-etisalats-5g-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi\u2019s new airport empowers globetrotters with Etisalat\u2019s 5G network"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Abu Dhabi airport\u2019s Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) first in MENA to offer super-fast speed through Etisalat 5G network<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Etisalat has become the first mobile operator in MENA to provide 5G coverage inside an international airport.<\/p>\n<p>The Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), Abu Dhabi\u2019s new international airport, will become the first airport terminal in the region to benefit from ultra-high speed connectivity, delivered by Etisalat\u2019s 5G network.<\/p>\n<p>The deployment is based on C-Band, a first-of-its-kind in 5G digital indoor technology delivering gigabit per second download speeds. This achievement has been enabled by efficient collaboration and co-ordination between Etisalat and Abu Dhabi Airports to deliver the 5G network at the MTB.<\/p>\n<p>Saeed Al Zarouni, Senior Vice President, Mobile Network, Etisalat, said: \u201cWe are very glad to activate 5G in Abu Dhabi\u2019s new international airport. I want to extend my gratitude to all the teams involved from Etisalat and Abu Dhabi Airports in making this 5G deployment a success, which will set a benchmark by providing a platform to enable new futuristic use cases and Digital Transformation for all customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEtisalat is working closely with smartphone brands to launch their devices on our 5G network as well as in the MENA region. Our aim is to \u2018Drive the Digital Future to empower societies\u2019 that will bring digital capabilities and benefits across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bryan Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: \u201cWe are delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Etisalat to incorporate state-of-the-art 5G connectivity at our Midfield Terminal Building. We value our customers first and foremost, and access to fast cellular service is a crucial factor that makes a big difference for travellers from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTechnology is at the heart of our Digital Transformation strategy and providing our customers with enhanced connectivity services at the Midfield Terminal Building is in line with our vision of becoming the world\u2019s leading airports group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Etisalat is aiming to provide 5G coverage at all prestigious, iconic and high data usage locations in 2019. By collaborating with major smartphone brands Etisalat\u2019s 5G service will be launched in the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>This will enable customers to enjoy and experience 5G across the UAE. Etisalat is aggressively expanding its 5G footprint in the country with the installation of 1000 mobile sites underway by the end of 2019. This will take customers to new levels of experience enjoying advanced use cases such as smart machine control, smart security, 4K uninterrupted videos, holograms, AR\/VR and online interactive cloud gaming.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of Etisalat\u2019s 5G digital indoor active systems at the MTB will bring new business opportunities for B2C segments as they can use the location-based capabilities of the 5G indoor digital system to share information and updates on their products and services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abu Dhabi airport\u2019s Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) first in MENA to offer super-fast speed through Etisalat 5G network Etisalat has become the first mobile operator in MENA to provide 5G coverage inside an international airport. 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