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UAE

Regulator: TDRA

Data updated: 2026-08

Operator spectrum share

Operator spectrum sharee& UAE 140 MHz (50.0%)Emirates Integrated Telecom 140 MHz (50.0%)280MHz
e& UAE 140 MHz · 50%Emirates Integrated Telecom 140 MHz · 50%

Licences by operator and band

OperatorBand DuplexMHz (one direction)
Emirates Integrated Telecom900 MHz (Band 8)FDD2×5
e& UAE900 MHz (Band 8)FDD2×5
Emirates Integrated Telecom1800 MHz (Band 3)FDD2×20
e& UAE1800 MHz (Band 3)FDD2×20
Emirates Integrated Telecom2100 MHz (Band 1)FDD2×15
e& UAE2100 MHz (Band 1)FDD2×15
Emirates Integrated Telecom3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78)TDD100
e& UAE3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78)TDD100

Band plans

Charts are proportional layouts of each operator's holding within the band.

Low band plans (<1 GHz)

900 MHz (Band 8) 3GPP B8 · FDD
900 MHz (Band 8) band plane& UAE 5 MHz (925–942 MHz)e& UAE 5Emirates Integrated Telecom 5 MHz (942–960 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 5e& UAE 5 MHz (925–942 MHz)e& UAE 5Emirates Integrated Telecom 5 MHz (942–960 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 5DL 925–960 MHzUL 880–915 MHz
e& UAE 5 MHzEmirates Integrated Telecom 5 MHz

Mid band plans (1–3 GHz)

1800 MHz (Band 3) 3GPP B3 · FDD
1800 MHz (Band 3) band plane& UAE 20 MHz (1805–1842 MHz)e& UAE 20Emirates Integrated Telecom 20 MHz (1842–1880 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 20e& UAE 20 MHz (1805–1842 MHz)e& UAE 20Emirates Integrated Telecom 20 MHz (1842–1880 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 20DL 1805–1880 MHzUL 1710–1785 MHz
e& UAE 20 MHzEmirates Integrated Telecom 20 MHz
2100 MHz (Band 1) 3GPP B1 · FDD
2100 MHz (Band 1) band plane& UAE 15 MHz (2110–2140 MHz)e& UAE 15Emirates Integrated Telecom 15 MHz (2140–2170 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 15e& UAE 15 MHz (2110–2140 MHz)e& UAE 15Emirates Integrated Telecom 15 MHz (2140–2170 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 15DL 2110–2170 MHzUL 1920–1980 MHz
e& UAE 15 MHzEmirates Integrated Telecom 15 MHz

High band plans (>3 GHz)

3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78) 3GPP n78 · TDD
3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78) band plane& UAE 100 MHz (3300–3550 MHz)e& UAE 100Emirates Integrated Telecom 100 MHz (3550–3800 MHz)Emirates Integrated Telecom 1003300–3800 MHz
e& UAE 100 MHzEmirates Integrated Telecom 100 MHz

Auctions and market events

YearEventWinners / notes
20223.5 GHz 5G frequency assignmente&, du

Other markets in this region

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇹🇷 Türkiye
Data is compiled from public regulator and operator sources and is indicative. Band-plan charts are proportional layouts unless marked as exact blocks. Always verify against the regulator's official publication before commercial use.