Vodafone Qatar selects Nokia in major network modernisation deal

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has recently announced an agreement with Nokia to lead a nationwide network modernisation that will enable it to deliver f...

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has recently announced an agreement with Nokia to lead a nationwide network modernisation that will enable it to deliver faster, more secure, and highly adaptable 5G services to consumers and businesses across Qatar, while preparing for next-generation innovations.

Vodafone Qatar will leverage Nokia’s end-to-end technology to boost network capacity and reduce latency while accelerating time-to-market with new capabilities and introducing greater agility through automation and enhanced security measures. 

With Qatar’s ICT sector projected to grow at an annual rate of 8.5% through 2030, Vodafone Qatar is committed to meeting the growing demand for high-speed connectivity in the country’s expanding digital economy.

Vodafone Qatar and Nokia’s collaboration will help transform the network with intelligent broadband access, new enterprise offerings provided through 5G slicing, and infrastructure that can continually evolve to match the advancement of digital applications.

Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer at Vodafone Qatar, commented: “Vodafone Qatar continuously embraces new opportunities to deploy emerging technologies as part of its commitment to driving digital transformation in Qatar, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Our work with Nokia will enable us to become more agile and responsive to the evolving needs of customers and businesses. By integrating advanced fibre, mobile, and cloud capabilities, we are shaping a smarter, more secure network that can support everything from customised home Wi-Fi to the latest enterprise technologies.”