Telecom Operators

Infinet Wireless, the global leader in fixed wireless broadband connectivity, provided its solutions to Muscat Overseas Group, a company which actively supports and promotes the Sultanate of Oman’s economic activities. Infinet Wireless products were chosen to build up a back-up infrastructure to lend support for the technical department. After having Infinet Wireless solutions deployed and observing their operation, the client saw all the benefits, improving user experience and have all the necessary data backed-up.

Etisalat’s key priority is to become a one-stop solution provider that can support the small and medium businesses (SMBs) in their digital transformation journey during and post COVID-19, said Esam Mahmoud, senior vice president, SMB, Etisalat.

Integrated Mobile Telecom Co. Ltd signed an agreement with Zain KSA to benefit from Zain KSA’s expansive network infrastructure in order to provide mobile telecommunications services to its customers. Integrated Mobile Telecom Co. Ltd has recently been licensed as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC).

Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has ranked stc in the number one position for excellent 5G coverage in 43 new governorates across Saudi Arabia in its Meqyas Quarterly Report for Internet Speeds and Digital Content Access Speed.

Ooredoo won Ookla’s Kuwait Speedtest Awards for mobile network speed during the first and second quarter of 2021. As per the conducted tests, Ooredoo achieved a speed score of 79.47, with average download speeds of 108.05 Mbps and average upload speeds of 25.34 Mbps.

Etisalat and du have finalized their master developer agreements (MDA) with Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) where both operators will cover MBRHE’s mega housing projects. They would provide essential telecommunications infrastructure through the Taawun infrastructure deployment initiative.

Vodafone Qatar announced its financial results for the first six months of 2021. Compared to H1 2020, the company has made significant growth in H1 2021, particularly in the achieved net profit of QR 134 million — 65.5% increase.

Adding to its achievements on 5G and connectivity, Zain KSA has once again won Ookla’s Speedtest Award as ‘fastest fixed internet’ in Saudi Arabia for the first half of 2021. The telco operator has won for the third time in a row, reflecting its commitment to offering the best speeds through the region’s largest 5G network.

For the first six months of 2021, Zain Group generated a net income of KD 86 million (USD 285 million), up 5% Y-o-Y, reflecting earnings per share of 20 fils (USD 0.07). During the second quarter alone, the net income amounted to KD 41 million (USD 138 million), up 17% Y-o-Y.

As part of a wider initiative to foster a safe, clean and sustainable environment, Etisalat has introduced Tesla Model 3 cars to its fleet of vehicles.