e& UAE has become the first telecom operator in the Middle East and Africa to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) on its optical network, marking a major milestone in high-speed connectivity. This deployment enhances the operator’s ability to deliver ultra-fast 400G client infrastructure connectivity, supporting services such as 10 Gb home internet, high-capacity business networks, and AI data center traffic. By leveraging WL6e’s 3nm silicon technology, e& UAE has doubled its data transmission capacity per wavelength to 1.6 Tb/s, optimizing its existing network footprint while preparing for AI-driven workloads and future digital services.
This strategic upgrade strengthens e& UAE’s position in the region by ensuring seamless connectivity for 5G services and high-bandwidth enterprise applications. The deployment aligns with the region’s growing demand for cloud services and digital transformation, reinforcing e& UAE’s commitment to sustainable network scaling. Ciena’s WL6e technology enables greater power efficiency, allowing e& to expand its capacity while maintaining operational sustainability.
• Network Upgrade: Deployment of Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) optical technology
• Capacity Boost: Doubles data transmission per wavelength to 1.6 Tb/s
• Service Enhancements: Supports 10 Gb home internet, high-speed business connectivity, and AI data center traffic
• Efficiency Gains: Power-efficient silicon technology enables sustainable network scaling
• Regional Impact: First-of-its-kind deployment in the Middle East and Africa, supporting digital transformation
“Deploying 1.6T line technology is considered a natural progression of our network transformation to ensure seamless connectivity for the broad spectrum of e& UAE’s digital services offered today and for futuristic AI-based services,” said Abdulrahman Al Huma
