With the launch of 5G in 2019, Kuwait entered a new era, offering ultra-fast speeds, large capacity per site (Wireless Tower), and low latency that competes with fixed networks. The deployment of statewide 5G network, stc well timed advancement on 5G Stand-Alone and Sub- 3 Ghz services has influenced Kuwait’s mobile market with the widest network coverage. Due to high penetration of Mobile Broadband and Smartphones, HD video streaming, social media exploration, e-commerce services, online gaming, and other mobile applications that have become part of consumers’ daily routine, Kuwait is considered one of the world’s leading countries for data consumption in the 4G era. Subscriber behavior has presented additional issues relating to the fast increase in data demand, a seamless experience everywhere, and congestion on the 4G network, making it difficult to keep up with market demand growth.
stc has established itself as prominence in providing cutting-edge services to its customers. stc intends to use the 5G network to pave the way for the launch of new services and products for its customers and to investigate new use cases for a wide variety of enterprise customers. Due to the abrupt lockdown of offices, schools, and commercial locations during the Covid-19 outbreak, stc’s well-timed 5G service launch assisted it in serving its subscriber consumption of rapid data growth. By offering 5G packages at 4G rates, stc’s 5G network has helped to promote the smooth transformation of work and study from home. As well as innovative services like as 5G Dedicated Lines, 5G LIVEBUS, and cloud-based services based on the key 5G technology. The successful commercialization step of implementing end-to-end 5G Stand Alone network (5G SA) as the 2ndmost disruptive development of the comprehensive 3GPP 5G compliant standard network and successfully accomplished the widest network coverage using 5G Sub-3GHz, which is the 1stof its kind in the Middle East region, was announced by stc, the digital leader, who has committed to provide innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait.
The new 5G capabilities enable a full 5G experience by extending 5G coverage to higher levels and providing deeper interior 5G coverage than the 4G network. The features improve the user experience by delaying critical applications such as gaming and CCTV and enabling the launch of new emergent services such as virtual reality, augmented reality, linked drones, and so on. The 5G SA with Sub-3GHz technology allows 5G signalling to travel through structures, resulting in enhanced 5G coverage both indoors and outdoors and better 5G indoor coverage. Consumer expectations may shift as a result of 5G Sub-3Ghz, making internet download and upload speeds less of a concern. New handsets, such as the latest iPhone or Galaxy, now support 5G Sub-3Ghz technology, and consumers may enjoy its full benefits.
Different industries can benefit from stc’s 5G network thanks to 5G SA technology, which allows them to create end-to-end segregated logical networks that share resources in a safe, isolated, and efficient manner – a process known as Network Slicing. Thanks to the technology, consumers can interact with upcoming applications such as cloud games or AR/VR applications with high-end speed and latency tailored to their service needs. The existing coverage capabilities are considerably enhanced by 5G SA, consumers may now enjoy uninterrupted 5G high-speed and low-latency experiences even in tough indoor environments, such as the top floors of high-rise buildings, thanks to stc.
Consumer bandwidth-hungry applications like online gaming, social media, and home mobile broadband services benefit from both 5G Sub-3Ghz and Stand-Alone Services, which provide better coverage. In comparison to previous 4G technologies, 5G provides significant latency improvements to the gaming experience and allows for quick reaction interactions. Nowadays, whether they are playing online or live streaming their gameplay, stationary or on-the-go online gamers might experience varied levels of performance.
Low latency and increased uplink data throughput are possible thanks to 5G. Mobile users benefit from increased 5G coverage, which provides more “headroom” for higher-definition images and video, as well as faster upload speeds, saving them time and effort in reaching out to their social connections. When the 5G emblem is presented on a social consumer’s smartphone screen, they become more intimate and offer more fluid, tailored, and relevant interactions. Subscribers can instantly watch and produce more and more high-quality visual content thanks to 5G sophisticated technologies. — photos, memes, GIFs, and videos on popular platforms like as YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and others. stc’s 5G Sub-3Ghz and Stand-Alone network expands coverage, capacity, and speed, allowing a family member in a single home to simultaneously stream numerous 4K HDR movies and shows on their favourite smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, and tablets without worrying about data or bandwidth! Instead of being throttled to (say) 10Mbps or 100Mbps, stc’s 5G subscription plans allow limitless maximum data rates. Consumers can also enjoy uninterrupted 5G internet through state-of-the-art technology (stcBaity), which provides them with the best possible 5G signal for the best internet speeds across their home with unlimited data usage, allowing them to enjoy consistent and reliable online gaming and 4K/8K video streaming.
5G advanced Sub-3Ghz and SA improved coverage solutions will provide as a gateway to valuable new industrial business opportunities. Business-to-Business (B2B) Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) applications using 5G have the same potential as consumer 5G or enterprise owners.
Existing WAN networks for retail branches can use 5G fixed, dependable, and stable internet as their primary or backup connectivity solution in the event of landline failures. Greater 5G downlink and uplink speeds can assist temporary sites like construction sites, mobile cash terminals, and major broadcast venues. Schools, universities, shopping malls, and hospitals may all benefit from 5G’s dependable and high-speed internet connectivity. Solutions by stc was the first service provider to introduce connectivity solutions in Kuwait, targeting various sectors in various 5G B2B segments (i.e., 5G Dedicated Access), AI services (such as Unified Communications and VAaaS), Cloud (such as CCTVAaS), and cybersecurity solutions (such as DDOS), and has a strategic strategy to establish a public cloud market place. Stc plans connects the dots between creating new opportunities and igniting enterprise market interest with new rich kinds of digital applications that demand assured Service Level Agreements (SLAs), allowing the telecom industry to transition to an as-a-Service model. stcha has been establishing a presence in government sectors and implementing its strategic goal to gradually evolve its 5G SA network to serve enterprise innovation solutions such as managed campus, cloud, and other industrial applications.
5G technologies were created to expand the capabilities of mobile technology beyond those of LTE. It will drive innovation in every field and change our lives in every way. Emerging technologies such as AR/VR, robots, autonomous vehicles (AVs), industrial IoT, and smart home applications will continue to benefit from 5G. In line with Kuwait 2035 Vision, 5G technology will revolutionize the way people live, work, and play for the better throughout time, resulting in smart and secure communities.
