5G
stc Group Wins Two Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2025
stc Group has won two prestigious awards at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2025 for Best Technology Deployment and Most Innovative Product. The recognition highlights the company’s pioneering 5G network deployment and revolutionary Riyadh Antenna design.
AIS and ZTE Achieve AIR RAN Commercialization at Thailand BMMF
ZTE Corporation and AIS successfully completed AIR RAN commercialization at Thailand’s Big Mountain Music Festival #15, achieving significant performance improvements with TikTok throughput increasing by 23.74% and Line messaging by 31.86% under extreme network congestion.
T-Mobile Expands Netcracker Cloud Platform Partnership
T-Mobile expands its partnership with Netcracker Technology to migrate its trusted digital platform to the cloud, unlocking new levels of speed, scalability, and flexibility for wholesale partners and customers in the rapidly evolving telecommunications market.
33 Telecom Operators Launch Commercial 5G Network Slicing Services
Thirty-three communications service providers worldwide now offer commercial services based on 5G Standalone network slicing technology, with nearly one-third of these launches occurring in 2025 alone, according to Ericsson’s November 2025 Mobility Report published last month. The technology enables operators to guarantee quality of service by allocating dedicated network resources for specific customer use cases. […]
Huawei Outlines 5G-A Strategy to Drive Telecom Growth in GCC Region
Huawei outlines 3A strategy for GCC operators: 5G-A, Standalone networks, and AI operations to drive 4-7% telecom growth at MWC25 Doha conference.
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Vertiv Unveils High-Efficiency Hybrid Power System for EMEA Telecoms
Vertiv unveils the Vertiv PowerDirect 7100 Energy in EMEA. A high-efficiency hybrid DC power system designed for 5G telecom and edge computing sites.
ZTE & China Unicom 5G-A Boost Airport Safety
2025-11-25 Dalian, China, November 25, 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, together with China Unicom Liaoning and Dalian Changhai Airport, announced the successful launch and steady operation of a 5G-A private network integrating intelligent computing, sensing and communications (ISAC) at Dalian Changhai Airport’s test flight […]
China Unicom Beijing Powers World’s First Humanoid Robot Games with Smart 5G-A Network
At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games which just kicked off, China Unicom Beijing provides full 5G-A network coverage outside and inside the event venue — Beijing National Speed Skating Oval. This cutting-edge network, characterized by its high uplink capacity, reliability, and security, is enabling over 500 robots from nearly 280 teams worldwide to compete […]
du achieves major 5G-Advanced milestone with region’s first 64T64R dual band AAU deployment, strengthening UAE’s network leadership
Successful deployment marks UAE as the Leading region to launch cutting-edge 5G-Advanced capabilities, delivering faster speeds, improved coverage, and greener operations Dubai, UAE – August 13, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful deployment of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology on its live network—marking du as the […]
stc Reports SAR 7.47 Billion Net Profit in H1 2025 on Sustainable Growth and Cost Efficiency
stc posts H1 2025 net profit of SAR 7.47bn (+13.38%), stronger margins, network records during Hajj, wider 5G coverage, and new cloud and digital partnerships.
Zain KSA appoints Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as Chief Executive Officer
Zain KSA, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Acting CEO, Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective from July 1, 2025. Eng. AlSadhan has held the position of the Acting CEO of Zain KSA since August 2024. He brings […]
Ericsson unveils wireless-first branch architecture to deliver agile, secure connectivity for AI-led enterprise innovation
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the launch of its new wireless-first architecture that brings agility and scale to branch networking. Designed to support higher-bandwidth, business-critical, AI-powered operations, it combines diverse WAN connectivity, LAN switching, network slicing, and zero-trust through unified management to deliver scalable and secure high-performance branch networking. From virtual experts in insurance offices to […]
Nokia and TAWAL showcase world’s first 5G SA mmWave active sharing trial to enhance connectivity for Saudi venues
25 March 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia, together with TAWAL, stc, and Zain, supported by the Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST), has successfully completed the world’s first 5G standalone (SA) mmWave spectrum-sharing trial during LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, using 800 MHz bandwidth in the 26 GHz band. This innovative approach enables communication service […]
Nokia and Zain KSA drive 5G innovation with Saudi Arabia’s first live cloud RAN site
March 25, 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia and Zain KSA today announced the successful completion of Saudi Arabia’s first live Cloud RAN site, a milestone that positions the Kingdom at the forefront of 5G innovation. This trial, which began on December 24, 2024 and concluded on January 26, 2025, leverages Nokia’s 5G anyRAN (Cloud […]
Juniper Networks Boosts Saudi Telecom Company’s 5G Security Deployment with the Power of Automation
Strategic software upgrade drives sustainable business growth through improved user experiences, enhanced security performance and lower costs RIYADH, KSA, March 12, 2025 – Saudi Telecom Company (stc), a leading digital enabler in the Middle East in the telecommunication sector, and Juniper Networks, (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced that the two companies have worked together to further enhance the service provider’s […]
Saudi Arabia Ranks Third Globally in 5G Speed, Averaging 243.7 Mbps
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia continues to impress in the global mobile network landscape, with new insights from Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index. The report, which evaluates the mobile experience across countries with large land areas (over 200,000 square km), places Saudi Arabia 20th globally in overall network performance. Notably, Saudi Arabia secured third place worldwide in 5G […]
Nokia and ACES Announce Long-Term Partnership to enhance coverage in the Makkah Region
16 February 2024Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Nokia and ACES have announced a long-term strategic partnership to implement a unique sharable indoor solution, enhancing both indoor and outdoor network coverage in the Makkah region. This collaboration will ensure seamless connectivity for millions of pilgrims, residents, and enterprises while optimizing network efficiency and sustainability. Nokia’s advanced […]
Qualcomm and Aramco Digital introduce the world’s first 5G AI-enabled industrial smartphone with support for 450MHz spectrum
Allowing 5G IoT devices, edge computing, and end-users to connect to a new generation of AI-enabled industrial applications RIYADH – At LEAP 2025, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, today announced their groundbreaking collaboration to develop the world’s first AI-enabled industrial 5G smartphones with native support for the 450MHz spectrum. Support for […]
Salam Announces LEAP 2025 Sponsorship, Integrating Human-Centric Innovation with a Business-Driven Focus
Riyadh, 8 February 2025: Salam, a leading digital infrastructure provider in Saudi Arabia, today announced its sponsorship of LEAP 2025, the award-winning global technology event set to take place from February 9-12 under the theme ‘The Future of Tech’. As part of its commitment to innovation and sustainability, “Salam” will showcase its latest advancements in connectivity solutions, sustainability, 5G networks, Multi-Access Edge […]
Mobily enhances The Kingdom’s Digital Infrastructure with Successful Landing of the Africa-1 Submarine Cable in Duba
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 4 Feb 2025: Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), Saudi Arabia’s leading technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) announces the successful landing of the Africa-1 submarine cable in Saudi Arabia. This milestone marks a significant step in enhancing global and regional connectivity, positioning Saudi Arabia as a key hub for international data exchange. The advanced submarine cable, distinguished by […]
Ministry of Hajj & Umrah and Zain KSA Sign MoU to Scale-up Digital Experiences
Supporting the Pilgrim Experience Program targets Zain KSA, a leading provider of telecoms and digital services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This partnership aims to enhance visitors’ experiences and contribute to the Pilgrim Experience Program, which serves pilgrims from more than 120 countries worldwide through the single […]
Ericsson reinforces commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 at LEAP 2025
· Ericsson is showcasing advanced technologies and use cases at LEAP 2025 under the theme “Step Forward: Discover the Unfolding Future,” highlighting its role in advancing network infrastructure and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. · On-site experts continue to lead discussions on 5G evolution, AI innovation, and the role of connectivity in enabling sustainable development, […]