Stc Group Announces Largest-Ever Expansion of 5G Network in Saudi Arabia

Stc Group has announced the largest expansion of its 5G network in the history of the group as part of its growth and expansion strategy, which includes developing and expanding the current network to reach various regions of the Kingdom, providing greater capacity and better coverage. In its official release, Stc stated that investments will be made to develop and expand the existing network, covering more than 75 cities and governorates in Saudi Arabia. This project builds on the success of delivering 5G network technologies to over 90 percent of its locations in major cities.

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Evolution of Digital Transformation

Stc noted the digital transformation that has been occurring in the kingdom since 2006. It began with the provision of internet services through first-generation networks (1G and 2G) in the late nineties. This was followed by the introduction of 4G services in 2011, enabling users to live stream videos and continuing the evolution of internet generations. Finally, in 2018, the 5G network was launched.

The Dare Strategy and 5G Growth

Stc Group reported that in 2019, more than 35 percent of the population in five major cities in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, and Dammam, were provided with 5G service. This was followed by the extension of 5G service to 75 cities nationwide. The expansion of the 5G network continued and accelerated through the implementation of a “Dare” strategy, which consists of four pillars: expanding in size and scope, renewing the experience, digitising stc, and performing faster than before.