Egypt has completed a trial of mobile services using the 6GHz spectrum band, the telecommunications regulator said, as the country assesses the technology’s potential to expand network capacity and support next-generation digital services.
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Telecom Egypt and Huawei conducted the trial, which the regulator said made Egypt the first country in Africa to test the frequency band for mobile communications.
The trial focused on the upper 6GHz band, spanning 6.425-7.125 GHz, rather than the full 6GHz range of 5.925-7.125 GHz. It included operation of a mobile base station using the band and the completion of a data call over the spectrum, the NTRA said.
“The band is among the latest globally recognized frequency ranges nominated to support high-capacity mobile services, keeping pace with international developments in 5G and next-generation technologies,” NTRA explained.
The regulator said the trial achieved data speeds of about 1.7 gigabits per second per user, highlighting the potential of the band to increase network capacity and improve service quality in areas with high traffic.
“This initiative reflects NTRA’s ongoing efforts to study and test cutting-edge global technologies, while ensuring the optimal use of spectrum resources as a vital national asset. It also strengthens Egypt’s readiness to adopt future technologies and reinforces its pioneering role in spectrum management across Africa,” NTRA continued.
The regulator said 6GHz spectrum could support data-intensive applications including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, virtual and augmented reality and cloud computing.
It said the technology could help accelerate Egypt’s digital transformation, improve the competitiveness of the national economy and strengthen the country’s position as a regional hub for digital infrastructure and telecommunications under its Vision 2030 strategy.
NTRA Executive President Mohamed Shamroukh said the 6GHz band is among the strategic frequency ranges included in Egypt’s long-term national spectrum plan for 2030-2035, which is being prepared.
“The success of this trial marks an important step toward assessing the band’s capabilities to support high-capacity mobile services, ensuring optimal use of spectrum as a strategic national resource. Such success helps with advancing Egypt’s goals in developing ICT infrastructure, enhancing the digital economy, and achieving the objectives of 2030 vision,” Shamroukh concluded.
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