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Currently , Ooredoo Group is working with a variety of partners across its operating markets to roll-out 5G services . These include major technology companies like Ericsson , Huawei and Nokia to name just a few .
At the beginning of this year , we signed a global agreement with Ericsson for the supply of 5G radio , core and transport products and solutions , as well as related implementation and integration services for all 10 markets .
Most recently , in Indonesia , we deployed spectrum sharing technology solutions from Ericsson and Nokia . The Ericsson Operations Engine and equipment from Nokia ’ s AirScale product range aims to increase speeds and widen mobile coverage for our customers . These solutions have also enabled us to use our existing 4G networks for 5G services , decreasing the time it takes to get 5G up and running in Indonesia .
Partnering with global technology players has allowed us to amplify and accelerate our Digital Transformation and we are hopeful that these strategic collaborations will enrich the digital lives of our customers for many years to come .
Talk us through what the rollout of 5G means for Ooredoo customers and what sort of digital services can they expect from your company that they were not getting in the past ?
The applications and use cases of 5G are wide ranging and impressive . Ooredoo Group recently announced the deployment of our ground-braking 5G network at Hamad Port in Qatar . This milestone means that Hamad Port is the first 5G-enabled seaport in the Middle East , powered by Ooredoo . Key operations at the port will now benefit from ultra-fast speed , low latency and real-time data that can be used for remote crane and rubber-tyred gantry operations , connected assets , remote inspection and maintenance , data centre connectivity and more .
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5G also has the potential to accelerate the uptake of more data-intensive entertainment applications and we are now exploring HD mobile video streaming , mobile gaming , virtual reality 360 experiences and in-car entertainment .
Looking further to the future , Ooredoo Group is also trialling other amazing potential use cases such as aerial driverless taxi , 5G services in moving vehicles , a 5G drone for smart surveillance , and an ambulance offering 5G-enabled remote medical services . These applications really highlight the transformative potential of 5G technology in the years ahead .
What other technology innovation initiatives are you pushing within the Ooredoo Group ?
Even in developing markets where 5G is not yet available , our customers need – and demand – videograde networks and we are continuing to take steps to enhance the performance of our 4G networks .
Online entertainment is an important area for us , and we have seen a huge increase in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic . In response , many of our
We are also preparing to deploy 5G at the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 . Ooredoo was recently named the official Middle East and Africa ( MEA ) telecommunications operator at these major events and our innovation , technology and experience will enable delivery of the required network speeds and reliability to ensure fans can stay connected while enjoying the spectacle . But we are also going further and preparing to use 5G-enabled applications , such as Augmented Reality ( AR ), to enhance and transform the fan ’ s experience in ways never tried before .
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