Ericsson and stc on track to achieve a more sustainable network in Saudi Arabia

Ericsson and stc on track to achieve a more sustainable network in Saudi Arabia

Ericsson and stc are jointly working to develop a more sustainable network in the Kingdom, resulting in tangible progress across various areas, in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.

As part of their joint achievements, Ericsson and stc have modernized stc’s sites while working toward finalizing the sunset of 3G technology on the network. The companies are also continuously collaborating on the Ericsson Product Take-Back Program and are conducting knowledge sharing sessions by Ericsson experts.

Part of the network modernization is the deployment of Ericsson Radio System products such as three-sector dual-band Radio 6626 and Micro Sleep Tx solution that have helped stc cut OPEX and energy usage by up to 25 percent. Furthermore, Ericsson and stc have embarked on the sunset of stc’s 3G technology to enable refarming of stc’s 10 MHz frequency to 4G and improve spectrum efficiency, enhancing data throughput and boosting user experience.

As part of the Ericsson Product Take-Back Program, stc is recycling its waste from end-of-life electronic and electrical equipment. By collecting, decommissioning, and recycling, Ericsson and stc have recycled an estimated 438 metric tons of waste electrical and electronic equipment to date.

The collaboration supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goal toward a net-zero future by