Ooredoo Group has signed a contract with Nokia to support its long-term development strategy across its footprint in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Under the five-year contract, Nokia will provide advanced mobile broadband technologies and professional services to help Ooredoo Group ensure superior 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE-A networks across its operations in a range of mature and emerging markets.
According to Nokia, the renewed agreement includes global best practices in terms of delivery and technology for the benefit of both companies. Nokia is currently supporting Ooredoo to offer 4G+ service in Qatar and Kuwait, and 4G in Oman, Tunisia, and the Maldives. In Qatar, Ooredoo recently deployed Nokia Networks’ high-capacity small cells, which will enhance Ooredoo’s 3G and 4G network for a better customer experience.
Ahmed Al-Derbesti, COO of Ooredoo Group
Working with Nokia, Ooredoo has designed and built a range of leading-edge networks that enable us to enrich our customers’ lives. This renewed framework agreement is significant, as it covers the delivery of all the latest technologies and support services helping us further enhance our network capacity and coverage.
Ashish Chowdhary, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Nokia Networks
With our latest innovations we will support Ooredoo to prepare for the huge data demand, and provide high-speed data services with improved network coverage, in addition to clearer voice call services to ensure the ultimate personal gigabyte experience.
