e& UAE tests eRedCap on live 5G network for IoT devices

e& UAE said on Thursday it successfully tested enhanced RedCap (eRedCap) technology on its live network to support native-5G Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

e& UAE announced on Thursday that it had successfully tested enhanced RedCap, or eRedCap, on its live mobile network. RedCap refers to Reduced Capability, a 5G device category designed for lower-complexity connected devices than full-featured 5G hardware.

e& UAE said the live-network eRedCap test will broaden its ability to support native-5G IoT devices. IoT, or Internet of Things, refers to connected devices such as sensors, meters, trackers, and other equipment that use mobile networks to send and receive data.

The announcement was reported by Developing Telecoms and identifies the operator as e& UAE in the United Arab Emirates. The source did not provide further technical performance data, vendor names, device models, or timing beyond saying the announcement was made on Thursday.