Mikko Lavanti, Head of Mobile Networks, Nokia MEA, said, “Globally, the pace of 5G network rollouts has surpassed 4G/LTE networks. Two years after the first LTE launch there were only 25 million subscriptions across 60 networks, while two years after the first 5G launch, 340 million subscriptions were registered across 155 networks. This trend in the region clearly indicates that there is a pressing need and expansion of 5G networks

Airbus’ hybrid device Tactilon Dabat is a smartphone and a Tetra radio in-one. Its Hybrid Roaming feature enables users to communicate efficiently and seamlessly switch between Tetra or LTE network services, according to availability.