Technology & IT | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:05 am |

• Saudi Telecom (STC) to implement Ericsson’s Evolved IP Network solution
• The Solution is based on Ericsson’s Evolved IP network and includes Smart Services Router SSR 8000, MINI-LINK microwave transmission and attendant services
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has chosen Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) to provide an evolved IP Network solution as it seeks to expand and improve its mobile broadband offering in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
To deal with the fast-growing demand for mobile broadband in Saudi Arabia, Ericsson will deploy its Evolved IP network:Smart Services Routers (SSR),MINI-LINK microwave transmission links using MINI-LINK PT 6020 for E-band and MINI-LINK PT and TN for traditional frequency bands. The deal also includes associated software and services.
The result will be a high-capacity, future-proof mobile transport network that enables STC to meet the stringent requirements of next-generation mobile networks that also offers opportunities to generate new revenues while keeping operational expenses low.
STC have chosen to implement MINI-LINK nodes,, which is optimized for native Ethernet transport to cater for their need for a Carrier Grade packet network with low latency. The Ericsson MINI-LINK is the world’s most widely deployed microwave system will also fully support STC network evolution towards All-IP networks.
Abdullah Alzmame, Network VP at STC said “Demand for mobile broadband is growing at a dramatic rate. Expanding our mobile broadband network, in conjunction with Ericsson, will enable STC to offer better, faster and more reliable services to all our subscribers. It ultimately means that while we focus on serving our customer’s needs, we also have one eye on the future technological developments to take advantage of the opportunities they present to us and to our customers.”
Ali Eid, President Ericsson Saudi Arabia: “We have combined our strong partnership with STC with our deep understanding of mobile broadband to create a compelling case for STC to choose this solution for their mobile network expansion. With the roll-out having begun, STC’s subscribers all over the kingdom will soon enjoy increased network capacity and reliability.”




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About Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
STC is one of the leading national provider of telecommunication services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company is working continuously to fulfill and satisfy the market requirements, keeping pace with the emerging technologies in the telecommunications sector and satisfying its customer's needs. STC has put in its consideration that, this is the way to reinforce its position and identity, in view of a changing world, where the role and usage of telecommunications became more significant.
Believing in the importance of its customers and fulfillment of their needs, STC has adopted a new Broadband Strategy that aims to support and re-enforce its leading competitive position. Based on this strategy, STC strives to continue to enhance customer- centric culture in all its business aspects. This culture has been reflected in the organizational design of the company that focused on the Key STC Customer Categories.
In the last few years, STC has gone beyond its local borders to the international markets, forming a network of businesses and investments in a number of Gulf Cooperation Countries, Asia & Africa, which enabled STC to serve a greater number of global customers.
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