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du trials 50G PON technology , partners with Commscope for Ultra-HD set-top box
du , from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company , EITC , marked a significant milestone by completing the Gulf region ' s inaugural trial of 50G PON , Passive Optical Network symmetrical technology . Recognised as the evolution standard by the International Telecommunication Union , ITU after 10G PON , this technology transforms Fiber Broadband infrastructure , delivering lightning-fast up to 50Gbps Downlink and Uplink connections .
The 50G PON integrates all-optical 10 Gbps connectivity across the board , harmonising effortlessly with existing Optical Distribution Networks . This seamless integration facilitates service upgrades through the reuse of existing Optical Line Terminations , effectively reducing the total cost of ownership .
This strategic methodology not only boosts the revenue per user but also elevates the service experience for du ' s customer base in the UAE . These state-of-the-art technologies are well-positioned to support future innovative services .
Saleem AlBlooshi , Chief Technology Officer at du said : “ We are honoured to be the first
Joe Chow , Senior Vice President Home Networks , CommScope operator in the Gulf region to complete the 50G PON trial .”
The new technology , 50G PON , empowers businesses and consumers to harness highbandwidth , latency-sensitive applications . This includes 8k-interactive video applications , 3D cloud design , high-graphic , high-quality AI , ML applications , and more .
Following the successful verification of 50G PON technology on the du network , du plans to commercialise this technology beginning in 2024 . The primary focus of this service will be on businesses , providing them with the most advanced technology available .
Meanwhile , CommScope has collaborated with du to introduce the next evolution of du TV in the UAE market with its VIP7802 Ultra- HD Set Top Box .
The VIP7802 is CommScope ’ s nextgeneration set-top box with an exceptionally fast quad-core CPU , a powerful Vulkan 3D-capable GPU , and dual-band Wi-Fi 6 . The VIP7802 is a high-end , stylish set-top box in a compact footprint , providing users with a high-quality viewing experience with support for 4K UltraHD resolution and High Dynamic Range formats that increase colour , contrast , and brightness .
CommScope customised the VIP7802 platform to meet specific du ’ s requirements to efficiently deliver an extraordinary video experience to consumers . This will make it easier for consumers to discover , search , and access content in one place .
The new , intuitive entertainment experience offers new features for TV , movies , and apps , enabled by the latest technology , including advanced search capabilities , cloud PVR to enable customers to watch content when it ’ s
Saleem AlBlooshi , Chief Technology Officer , du
convenient for them with recording abilities , and updated shortcut buttons for quick and easy access to various streaming services and content .
The VIP7802 set-top box comes preintegrated with Microsoft PlayReady , Widevine , Verimatrix and delivers a full range of premium live TV , On-demand , and OTT services , including YouTube , Amazon Prime , and others .
“ The UAE market is extremely competitive , and CommScope is thrilled to partner with du to deliver an exceptional , high-quality set-top box solution that will enhance our collective presence and reach in the Middle East ,” stated Joe Chow , Senior Vice President , Home Networks , CommScope . p
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