e& UAE activates the highest 5.5G modulation (1024QAM) on its live network

& UAE has reached a breakthrough milestone in next-generation mobile network architecture, becoming the first telecom operator in the region to activate the highest 1024QAM modulation on its live, commercial 5.5G network. Real-time speed tests conducted on the live network recorded multi-gigabit download throughput peaking at 4.58 Gbps (4,587 Mbps).

The multi-gigabit milestone reflects e& UAE’s sustained infrastructure investments into high-density mobile networks. The high-speed test was executed directly on the newly unveiled HUAWEI Pura 90s smartphone, demonstrating the device’s capability to process 1024QAM modulation layers natively.

Quadrature Amplitude Modulation at the 1024QAM tier represents the highest-order modulation configuration available inside current 5.5G standards, packing significantly more binary data into every radio transmission symbol. On compatible mobile devices, this structural efficiency translates into instantaneous user gains:

• High-Volume Downloads: Full-length HD cinema files download in seconds.

• Cloud Backups: Comprehensive photo and video libraries sync to cloud drives seamlessly.

• Zero-Latency Multi-User Sessions: Live sports streaming, high-definition video conferencing, and cloud gaming run uninterrupted across dense household environments.

• Real-Time Edge AI: Low-latency bandwidth sustains cloud-reliant generative AI models, instant voice assistants, and real-time translation features without buffering bottlenecks.

“A revolutionary network is only as powerful as the ecosystem of devices connected to it,” stated Dr. Tamer Eltoni, Senior Vice President – Devices & Future Growth Ventures at e& UAE. “By proving this multi-gigabit capability on the latest HUAWEI Pura 90s, we are bringing the true power of 5.5G directly into our customers’ hands. This immense leap in bandwidth is the exact catalyst required to unlock the full potential of everyday AI, immersive technologies, and next-generation digital experiences on the devices we use daily.”