{
  "id": 10983541,
  "title": "UAE's e& says U6GHz network 'accelerates transition to 6G era'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/uaes-e-says-u6ghz-network-accelerates-transition-to-6g-era",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:14:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/30/6g-technology-uae-u6ghz/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE telecommunications company e& has introduced the world's inaugural mobile network operating on the Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) spectrum, marking a significant advancement in the development of 6G technology. CTO Marwan Bin Shakar deemed the launch a milestone, stating that the transition to the 6G era has been propelled forward. This development signifies a shift from theoretical validation to actual commercial operation, enhancing the 5G-advanced experience for customers while laying the groundwork for future 6G standards.\n\n6G promises to deliver superior speed and data transfer capabilities for a range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Although the official launch of 6G cellular technology remains pending, e&'s U6GHz network employs advanced beamforming technology to address limitations found in current 5G networks, and utilizes superior interference suppression methods to maintain high-quality service in densely populated regions.\n\nBin Shakar emphasized that this accomplishment aligns closely with the UAE's ambition to maintain its position as the world's leading digital hub, bolstered by state-of-the-art infrastructure and next-generation connectivity. This news follows a series of other UAE-related developments in the realm of 6G. Recently, du and Khalifa University conducted field trials for 6G, validating the country's commitment to becoming a global hub for 6G innovation. In February 2024, the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority announced plans to allocate 600MHz and 6GHz bands, which is anticipated to hasten the development of 6G services in the Arab world's second-largest economy.\n\nIndustry giant Samsung has forecasted the widespread adoption of 6G networks by 2030, with comprehensive standard completion and early commercialization predicted by 2028. As with previous generations of wireless technology, 6G is projected to emerge approximately every decade, with research into the technology commencing in 2020. Field tests are considered essential for transforming this promising technology into a practical reality.",
  "summary": "UAE telecoms group e& has said that it has launched the world’s first mobile network operating on Upper 6GHz1 (U6GHz) , in a major leap forward in developing 6G technology. e& described it as \"accelerating the nation's transition to the 6G era\", and chief technology officer Marwan Bin Shakar called the network launch a milestone. \"We have moved from technical validation to a live commercial…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}