An Innovative Superlink Microwave Solution

Huawei and Zain KSA have successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) test on the innovative Superlink Microwave solution, achieving groundbreaking results. The test is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)’s Universal Service Fund (USF) program.

The PoC link achieved 3.5Gbps high capacity at 35km ultra-long-distance, with a remarkable availability of up to 99.999%, and it can be smoothly upgraded up to 8Gbps in the future. This milestone marks the first commercial application of Huawei’s Superlink solution with universal ODUs(outdoor units). The critical component is the innovative Quad-band antenna, which is designed to support all channels in 6/7/8/11GHz frequency bands simultaneously, resolving the low band frequency channel limitation. Working with universal ODUs enables the solution to be widely deployed with economic cost and efficiency. This breakthrough addresses critical challenges associated with low-band microwave links.

Zain KSA’s Vice President of Engineering, Eng. Mohammed AlNujaidi commented: "At Zain KSA, we are dedicated to expanding our digital ecosystem across the Kingdom through our global partnerships and we will continue to enhance broadband services, particularly in remote areas, reinforcing our commitment to bridging the digital divide and boosting connectivity across urban and rural communities alike"

We are proud to collaborate with Zain KSA in delivering this innovative solution that significantly enhances network capacity and reliability" said James Zeng, President of Huawei’s Microwave Product Line. "Our SuperLink solution sets a new benchmark in microwave technology, ensuring robust performance and scalability for next-generation telecommunications networks"