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etisalat UAE launches world-first 2×2 uplink MIMO delivering threefold upload speeds
In a global first, etisalat UAE has become the first operator to commercially launch 2×2 uplink MIMO with carrier aggregation for smartphones. The new capability enables up to three times upload speed for compatible smart phones exclusively on etisalat UAE’s 5.5G network.
Reported by Gulf Today · UAE Business & Technology1 source in the evidence trail
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WHAT HAPPENED
By introducing 2x2 uplink MIMO and Carrier Aggregation, etisalat UAE is addressing this emerging need, enabling faster uploads and a more responsive experience for today’s data-intensive applications.
WHY IT MATTERS
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