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The success of implementing 5G is packages designed to bring the 5G Giga and experience-based packages still have
directly correlated to the maturity level experience to users, as well as 5G indoor room to improve. stc Kuwait believes
of ecosystems. Consumers may witness coverage which has already been deployed that wireless, speed-based packages in
this progress as more affordable 5G in several shopping malls. stc’s 5G network particular, will be key to providing a stable
smartphones and other devices are is also gearing up for the 5G smartphone experience with shorter time-to-market
released in the market that utilize the 5G boom, which is expected to accelerate compared to fiber.
connectivity solutions, such as cloud in Q3 2020, providing continuous and
gaming and AR/VR. On the business front, seamless 5G coverage through a network Services tailored for business use are also
the revolutionary network is inspiring new highly dominated by 5G smartphone users. key segments to consider in the 5G era. Back
industrial models worldwide, providing For gamers, stc Kuwait is currently in talks in August 2019, stc Kuwait launched the
valuable case studies and experiences. with leading global gaming providers to world’s first speed-based 5G Data Access
Places like South Korea and China, collaborate on ways to guarantee the best commercial service, aimed at creating
industries are being supported by hundreds gaming experience for popular games high-quality broadband connectivity to
of 5G-powered applications ranging such as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds local enterprises. Many businesses are
from education to agriculture, with more (a.k.a. PUBG) in Kuwait. using stc’s 5G data access solution, which
validations on a daily basis. Meanwhile features low costs and faster time-to-
in Europe, logistics, manufacturing, and stc has led the 5G market market compared to microwave offerings.
other domains are swiftly building their 5G “Dedicated Access” is also satisfying
own 5G based models. The Middle East, progression in Kuwait SME’s requirements during the pandemic
which has been become a pioneer in 5G through user centric tech period and supporting mobile data access
commercialization and service innovation points for local banks, such as the mobile
since 2018, has accelerated industry innovations, a milestone ATM branch. Thanks to 5G “Dedicated
digital transformation across operators, that recognizes the Access”, users can now directly talk to
vendors, and vertical industry partners Company as the first an NBK Agent using audio and video
jointly exploring innovative use cases. conferencing to complete transactions
Today more than 70 partners are actively operator in the world to such as issuing a debit card, depositing or
working to bring diverse 5G services into implement nationwide cashing a check, and more.
the market.
coverage . Today, stc Various industries are taking the stride
As a leader in enabling digital Kuwait is launching its SA towards digitalization, an initiative that
transformation of Kuwait, stc is constantly is recognized as ‘Industry 4.0’. Through
exploring new services and platforms that 5G to unveil the true power gradually expanding the business across
can add value to society. The Company of the network, maximize industry verticals, stc Kuwait is providing
is proud of the progress that Kuwait has synergy with LTE, and innovative solutions to the oil & gas,
achieved amongst the pioneering countries education, government and other sectors
in the region in terms of commercialization expand business from to enable digital transformation. By
and expanding the 5G network. stc has basic connectivity to digital leveraging its 5G, Mobile Edge Computing,
led the 5G market progression in Kuwait and other state-of-art ICT technologies,
through user centric tech innovations, a services enablement. stc Kuwait will accelerate the industry
milestone that recognizes the Company digitalization process in Kuwait and
as the first operator in the world to To enhance home connectivity, the open the door to “0” cabling, AI and fully
implement nationwide coverage . Today, Company introduced a speed-based 5G digitalized production procedures. Looking
stc Kuwait is launching its SA 5G to unveil fixed wireless solution to empower Giga- forward, stc Kuwait will continuously
the true power of the network, maximize level internet connections. This solution is enhance and improve its infrastructure,
synergy with LTE, and expand business complimented with mesh Wi-Fi to provide services, delivery efficiencies, and local
from basic connectivity to digital services seamless and continuous Giga-throughput ecosystem development in order to
enablement. coverage, especially in larger 2-3 level offer innovative products and solutions
homes. With volume-based packages to enhance the user experience and
On a consumer level, stc Kuwait is witnessing increased competitive accelerate cross-industry enablement.
recognized as the market leader for MIFI throughout Kuwait and the region, speed

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