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UAE leads global fiber connectivity for 8 years in a row with 99.3 percent penetration

Singapore ranks second with 97.1 percent fiber optic network penetration
UAE leads global fiber connectivity for 8 years in a row with 99.3 percent penetration
A major player in this transformation is e& UAE, which has played a vital role in achieving the country's connectivity ambitions

The UAE has once again emerged as the global leader in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connectivity. This marks the eighth consecutive year the country has held this position with a staggering penetration rate of 99.3 percent.

The latest FTTH Council annual report analyzes data from 20 countries that have exceeded 50 percent FTTH availability. It then compares global statistics on fiber optic network penetration.

In addition to the UAE, the top countries with the greatest fiber optic network connectivity include Singapore with 97.1 percent penetration, and Hong Kong with 95.3 percent penetration. In fourth place comes China with 92.9 percent penetration, followed by South Korea at 91.5 percent.

Digital innovation and interconnectivity

As the UAE embarks on a digital transformation, it solidifies its position as a global leader in high-speed fiber connectivity. This achievement also underscores the country’s vision of prioritizing next-generation digital infrastructure.

A major player in this transformation is e& UAE, which has played a vital role in achieving the country’s connectivity ambitions. Hence, e& UAE continuously invests and develops world-class infrastructure for 5G and fiber networks.

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Commenting on the achievement, Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, CEO of e& UAE, said: “The UAE’s proactive strategies and investments in fiber connectivity are a testament to both the nation’s visionary leadership and its confidence to empower people to thrive in the digital age.” Hence, this commitment has transformed the UAE into a global example of how nations can enable communities through world-class digital infrastructure.

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