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Al Bawaba
05-08-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo Drives Smart City Vision with Advanced Indoor 5G Test
Ooredoo has successfully tested a next-generation indoor 5G solution at Muscat Grand Mall, marking the first-ever deployment of compact 5G indoor radio units in Oman. Achieving download speeds exceeding 1 Gbps, Ooredoo set a new benchmark in Q1 2025 for indoor mobile performance in high-capacity Jihad bin Ahmed Al Ansari, Acting Chief Technology and Information Officer at Ooredoo, commented: 'This milestone highlights our commitment to bringing innovative connectivity to Oman. By pioneering indoor 5G, we are delivering a future-ready experience that meets the digital needs of our customers while laying the foundation for smarter venues and more connected communities.'The project was led by Ooredoo technical teams, in close collaboration with building management at Muscat Grand Mall, who facilitated the deployment. The test also leveraged advanced radio technology provided by Ooredoo's strategic partner, Huawei. Together, the teams delivered a live mall deployment that enhanced end-user experiences with significantly improved indoor speed and coverage, demonstrating the strength of collaboration in advancing digital achievement brings Ooredoo's vision of advancing Oman's smart city ambitions and modern infrastructure development, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. By enhancing digital infrastructure in high-footfall environments, Ooredoo is helping businesses and property owners boost user experience, reduce operational complexity, and future-proof their facilities. As the rollout expands to additional locations in Q4 2025, Ooredoo continues to lead Oman's 5G digital transformation, empowering users with faster, smarter, and more reliable connections wherever they go. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Al Bawaba
30-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo and Huawei Complete Region's First Live Trial of Advanced 5G Tech
Ooredoo has successfully completed the Middle East's first live trial of Huawei's 5G dualband Meta AAU – a breakthrough in compact, high performance network technology. The trial introduced a new type of compact antenna that merges two key 5G frequency bands into a single, intelligent unit. This approach reduces the amount of equipment needed at mobile sites by half, while significantly improving network coverage, speed, and energy efficiency. "This trial marks a major milestone for 5G in the region, and a bold step forward in Ooredoo's mission to upgrade your world with faster, efficient, and sustainable connectivity across Oman," said Dr. Jihad bin Ahmed Al Ansari, Acting Chief Technology & Information Officer at Ooredoo. "By combining higher performance with lower power use and fewer antennas, we're improving customer experience and demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and Oman's net-zero goals.' The new 5G technology boosts internet speeds by more than 30%, and uses 30% less energy, and takes less space on mobile towers, making room for future upgrades. This innovation is key for dense indoor areas like malls and offices, where user numbers are high, space is limited, and demand is growing. The field trial also supports Oman Vision 2040's digital ambitions by enabling a new class of high-capacity, energy-efficient 5G networks. Beyond the national impact, results from the trial will be shared across the Ooredoo Group to accelerate adoption in other markets where site space or power constraints present a challenge. For Huawei, the partnership delivers a high-profile regional reference case for its Meta AAU portfolio, further positioning the company as a technology partner of choice in the next phase of global 5G evolution. The Meta AAU solution is expected to be deployed in Ooredoo's next round of 5G expansion projects, where dualband integration is required.
