[Beirut, Lebanon, November 6, 2018] Huawei’s latest 5G equipment has enabled touch, the leading mobile telecommunications and data operator in Lebanon, to perform the first commercial 5G trial in the nation. At an event held under the auspices of the Prime Minister Designate Saad Hariri, represented by the Caretaker Minister of Telecommunication Jamal Jarrah, touch and Huawei gave a sneak peek of the 5G experience that customers will enjoy once the technology is fully deployed in Lebanon. This is the latest in Huawei’s commitment to bring digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
The trial was conducted at the Grand Serail in Beirut in the presence of ministers, ambassadors, academics and economy experts. It was conducted over C-band frequencies, the same that commercial 5G services will use in the coming years. Globally, Huawei was the first to unveil a full range of end-to-end (E2E) 3GPP-compliant 5G product solutions, covering the core network, the bearer network, base station, and terminals, and the world’s first 5G chipset.
The Prime Minister Designate of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, hosted the 5G commercial trail conducted by touch and Huawei at the Grand Serail
Caretaker Minister of Telecommunication Jamal Jarrah addressed the audience at the Grand Serail and said, “At the Ministry of Telecommunications, we are determined to modernize the existing infrastructure to accommodate the latest technology advancements. So we began to deploy fiber optics across Lebanon, to benefit the Lebanese citizens with modern technology, in addition to expanding mobile networks to keep up with developments.”
Commenting on the successful 5G trial, touch Chief Executive Officer Emre Gurkan said, “This is a momentous milestone for touch given our stated goal to innovate for the betterment of the customers we serve, and to improve the quality of life for all in Lebanon. This trial with Huawei gives a fantastic preview of the truly awesome power this technology possesses and the incredible services and applications it will drive.”
As the government of Lebanon continues to champion technology adoption with the aim of digitally and electronically transforming Lebanon and creating Smart Cities, Huawei’s implementation of 5G capabilities will foster a digital ecosystem in the Middle East that will drive forward this digital transformation.
Commercial deployment of 5G networks in Lebanon is expected to contribute significantly to the country’s economic activity, creating thousands of new jobs including cybersecurity professionals, network technicians, and engineers.
“Huawei is committed to bringing our most innovative global solutions to the Middle East,” said An Jian, President of Carrier Network Business Group, Huawei Middle East. “This collaboration with touch is another successful example of our mode of operation to work with our local partners to provide tailored Huawei solutions that meet local requirements and increase the profitability of organizations in the region.”
Lebanon’s first 5G site will act as an incubator and bolster the country’s digital startup ecosystem, aiming to having a significant trickle-down effect that will enable a range of new innovators to deliver cutting-edge services.
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