Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to launch the first 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) wireless network in the country, bringing subscribers true broadband services to their mobile devices.
The introduction of LTE technology will give STC’s mobile broadband subscribers access to a huge number of data applications on their smart phones, tablets and laptops. The increased speeds and quality of experience will allow activities such as the download and transfer of high definition video and real-time gaming, on the move.
As a key innovator, STC will be the first in the region to launch major commercial LTE services to cover 11 key cities in Saudi Arabia as first phase to provide enhanced mobile broadband services using 4G LTE technology, with dramatic improvements anticipated in the speed and quality of connections. Alcatel-Lucent was selected to support STC’s LTE network deployment in the Northern Region of the Kingdom, following a successful trial of the technology.
Alcatel-Lucent, through the ngConnect Program, is also helping STC build an ecosystem of leading companies to provide content, applications and innovative services to meet needs of subscribers in Saudi Arabia.