First Operator in the region to offer 5G smartphone and service to all customers

Etisalat today made a landmark announcement giving their subscribers an opportunity to be the first in the MENA region to experience the new super-fast 5G network on 5G smartphones.

Starting today Etisalat customers can enjoy 5G access on ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the first available 5G device from Etisalat. Etisalat subscribers can now enjoy the blazing speed of the 5G network up to 1Gbps and lower latency around 1 millisecond.

This launch is the first in line of 5G devices from leading global smart phone brands expected to be unveiled this year from Etisalat.

The breakthrough achievement in 5G will enable subscribers to enjoy and unleash highly connected technologies blending physical and digital realms from AR and VR to IoT, AI, autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, wearable technology and more.

At around 20 times faster than 4G and with ultra-low latency, 5G service will allow users to stream live 4K resolution video anywhere at any time, with virtually no lag.

Etisalat customers now have the opportunity to experience 5G and purchase ZTE Axon 10 Pro from Marina mall in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Mall. Additionally, customers may also opt to buy with flexible Smart Pay plans on a 12, 18 or 24-month contract starting from only AED 241.

5G network will be available for all Etisalat postpaid, prepaid, consumer and business customers using a 5G devices. All customers will be able to use existing data packs on the 5G network.