Dubai – Mubasher: Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Tuesday revealed that it has connected with Etisalat to test the compatibility of OPPO 5G smartphones with Etisalat’s 5G network as part of its commitment to upgrade the 5G ecosystem.
This is the first 5G smartphone to be tested between carrier and smartphone in the GCC region during 5G MENA 2019 summit, which kicked off on Tuesday, 9 April, the leading global smartphone brand said in a statement.
“It is part of our commitment to building partnerships with world leading smartphone manufacturers and technology leaders, and enable our customers to enjoy the best-in-class performance and our 5G network that boasts of ultra-high speeds and low latency services,” Khaled Elkhouly, chief consumer officer, Etisalat, said
The China-based company will test the compatibility of OPPO 5G smartphones with Etisalat’s 5G network to ensure that user experience reaches the level for commercial use, the statement added.
“While the underlying 5G network infrastructure is vital to a connected future, the capacity of super-powerful 5G networks only matters when people can leverage these benefits in their everyday lives,” Andy Shi, preside of OPPO Middle East & Africa, commented.
