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UAE — Living: Internet
The UAE is a global leader in broadband: FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) coverage sits at roughly 99.7% nationally (FTTH Council Europe), among the highest penetration rates worldwide. Fixed broadband speeds average 384.51 Mbps, alongside strong mobile speeds (~115 Mbps). In May 2026, e& (Etisalat) launched Fibre+, an upgraded home broadband service bundling multi-gigabit fibre (up to 10 Gbps) with enhanced entertainment/gaming features. The two main ISPs are e& (Etisalat) and du, both regulated by the TDRA, which continues positioning the UAE as a global digital-infrastructure leader.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceTelecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)Last reviewed: 2026-07-18
Key facts
- FTTH coverage: ~99.7% nationally — among the highest in the world.
- Average fixed broadband speed: 384.51 Mbps; average mobile speed: ~115 Mbps.
- e& (Etisalat) launched Fibre+ in May 2026, offering up to 10 Gbps multi-gigabit home broadband.
- Two main ISPs: e& (Etisalat) and du, both regulated by the TDRA.