Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, confirmed that the Kuwaiti telecom market is a highly challenging and evolving market with an increasing demand for 5G services and digital solutions across a large segment of customers, both individuals and corporates.
During the 5G MENA virtual conference, stc showcased the continuous evolution in its networks through the adoption of new technologies injected into modern communication platforms. These developments have triggered a quantum leap in the range of telecom solutions offered by stc to its customers, providing a unique and unrivaled experience through integrated platforms that utilize the latest digital technology.
During his segment, Engineer Ahmed Al Sherif, General Manager of Networks at stc, elaborated on the Company’s extensive strategy to tap into new digital realms and calibrate its operations to expand and maximize the greatest benefits to its customers. The actions taken by stc to invest in innovative technologies and apply new methods to its business model fortified its leadership position in the region. Al Sherif highlighted that stc has become an industry pioneer in the applications of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and the implementation of digital platforms to enable digital transformation in Kuwait.
Al Sherif also added that stc’s 5G network currently covers over 90% of the populated areas in Kuwait and is the first telecom company to apply the FDD 8T8R technology on a global scale. The technology supports on-demand multi-sector deployments across 2G, 3G, and 4G software configurations to enable convenient capacity expansions to current hardware, achieving a streamlined transition to 5G.
As a digital pioneer in the telecom industry, stc has achieved numerous milestones throughout its journey. These include the Company’s leader role amongst local operators in implementing the Mobile Broadband (MBB) technology in Kuwait. MBB is a communication method that includes or deals with frequencies on a large scale, transmitting data over wireless internet access points. In preparation for the next phase of 5G technology, the Company is also the first operator in the GCC to successfully complete the real E2E 5G standalone (SA) network, as well as expand its B2C, B2H, and B2B solutions.
stc is also considered to be one of the first global telecom operators to implement CA & VoLTE technology, a standard high-speed wireless communication method for mobile phones and data terminals through the LTE wireless broadband service. This method allows high-definition voice quality to be transmitted through data flows without depending on the circuit-switched voice network to be in the call path.
In addition to showcasing stc’s journey, the virtual conference included numerous sessions covering key topics related to the industry. Digging deeper into the technical aspect, discussions were held by participating specialists from various sectors who presented their views and experiences based on the latest data and developments to-date, providing the audience with a rich and informative experience.
Aside from the informative sessions, industry experts presented some of the more lucrative opportunities that operators can take advantage of due to the conditions that have evolved since the pandemic. The ideas presented shed light on the prominent role of digital transformation as a key method to accelerate business growth, as well as the automation of telecommunication services to allow continuous growth in various sectors.
Overall, the event highlighted the pivotal role 5G technology has played in developing the telecom sector, introducing a new line of advanced solutions that otherwise would have not been attainable. Considering this breakthrough in telecom history, it is worth mentioning that stc cemented its leadership role by owning the largest 5G networks in the countries it operates in. This allows the Company to continue providing exceptional services to its customers and introduce new offerings such as artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
Through its participation in the virtual conference, stc emphasized that it was critical for its Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain operating companies to participate, especially since the Company is a regional digital leader in the telecom market. The 5G MENA virtual conference allowed attending members from stc’s executive team to network with global corporations in the telecom field, software developers, and other experts that presented collaborative opportunities in the interest of the Company’s regional customers.
Source: stc Press Release