Egypt achieves first 50 Gbps point-to-point wireless link

Vodafone Egypt has put the country on the map with a global telecommunications first: successfully testing the world’s first commercial 50 Gbps point-to-point wireless link.

In partnership with Huawei Egypt and under the supervision of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), this trial on the E-Band spectrum used advanced Full-Duplex technology to shatter existing capacity and speed benchmarks.

This landmark achievement is a major accelerant for Egypt’s digital transformation. The advanced point-to-point wireless link, operating in the E-band (80 GHz), sets a new benchmark in capacity and performance, enabling data transmission at 50 Gbps over extended distances. By demonstrating 50 Gbps data transmission, Vodafone is setting a new foundation for future 5G services and ultra-high-speed connectivity for both enterprises and individuals.

Vodafone Egypt’s Chief Technology Officer, Catalin Buliga, said, “We are thrilled to be the first to test this advanced global technology for data transmission in Egypt. This achievement reflects our firm commitment to leading the telecommunications market in Egypt and driving technological progress that positions the country as a regional center for innovation in the Middle East and Africa.”

The full-duplex E-Band link offers unparalleled efficiency and capacity, enabling reduced operational costs and significantly faster data transfer speeds. It’s a breakthrough that solidifies Egypt’s role in driving next-generation advancements.