stc the leading digital enabler, announces that in collaboration with Solutions by stc, Rakuten Symphony and Cisco became one of the first operators in MENA region to successfully deploy a Carrier Aggregation capable O-RAN Mobile Infrastructure.
Deployment was made on a truly open stack nature with different radio suppliers which showcases the true potential of O-RAN technology to transform Radio Access Networks towards an Open and Fully Interoperable RAN.
Development and deployment of new emerging technologies in cloud-native RAN technology is in alignment with stc’s strategic drive to deliver the foundation for a strong digital future, while augmenting the Digital Transformation Strategy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
With the global race to adopt O-RAN for broader network deployment, stc’s latest success demonstrates its direction and leadership in the development of O-RAN with maturity to fulfill variety of capabilities required by our customers.
Eng. Bader A. Allhieb, VP, Infrastructure, stc, said:Anchor “Our commitment has always been to deliver a best-in-class Mobile Network to our deserving customers. Technological transformation is a keystone of stc’s business strategy and Carrier Aggregation feature is an exciting milestone in stc’s O-RAN journey. stc will continue to endeavor to always lead the market towards digital transformation, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”
Source: stc Press Release