Zain KSA has signed an MoU with Nokia to work together on developing 5G and define a clear path toward building the next-generation ultra-broadband networks in Saudi Arabia. The companies will work together to evolve towards the 5G technology by introducing 4.5G Pro and 4.9G technologies this year.
The ultra-low latency and high reliability of 5G technology will enable connectivity for billions of devices in IoT. IoT use cases including connected mobility, industrial networking, smart factories and offices, remote healthcare, virtual reality and Ultra High Definition video services will help many sectors grow exponentially.
While Nokia and Zain Saudi Arabia already started working together to transform Jeddah into a smart city, further collaboration through the new agreement will take that to the next level towards smart, safe and sustainable cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Peter Kaliaropoulos, CEO, Zain Soudi Arabia
With this MoU, we are now taking this strong partnership to the next level, evolving toward building the next-generation 5G networks.
Ali Al Jitawi, Head of the Zain Soudi Arabia Customer Team, Nokia
Nokia fully understands Zain's priorities and is committed to bringing the latest mobile broadband technologies to Saudi Arabia through market-leading trials and deployments such as 4.5G Pro, 4.9G, DFCA, multi-band carrier aggregation and the re-farming of the 900 MHz band.