The UAE has ranked first globally in fibre optic network penetration to homes for 2025, achieving a 99.5% penetration rate. This is according to the FTTH Global Ranking 2025 and it marks the ninth consecutive year the country has led in this category.
Service providers have played a key role in this achievement, forming a major part of the UAE’s continuing excellence in FTTH network penetration. Their investment in expanding and maintaining high-speed connectivity has helped solidify the nation’s position as a digital transformation leader.
Data from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) confirms the UAE’s continued dominance in fibre optic deployment, reinforcing the vision of the nation’s leadership to establish a world-class digital ecosystem.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer