Saudi Arabia - Mobily (Etihad Etisalat) has successfully made the first 5G voice call (VoNR) in the Middle East, using 5G standalone (SA) network. Mobily also managed to achieve a 5G (SA) network capability for data services, which offers independent 5G technology without any reliance on 4G network.

“We are keen to improve Mobily’s network capabilities in order to cope with the latest trends in global telecom sector, and as part of the company’s vision and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to empower digital transformation for individuals, and business and government sectors,” said Alaa Malki, chief technology officer at Mobily.

“The VoNR call will allow Mobily’s 5G users to make voice and video calls while on a 5G (SA) network without needing to fall back onto a 4G or 3G network. A VoNR call has attributes such as quickest call setup time and wide range of CODECs supported, which improves the user experience while unlocking a whole new pack of opportunities for Mobily,” added Malki.

 

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