Stc Bahrain first in region to lay foundation for high-speed 5.5G

Stc Bahrain first in region to lay foundation for high-speed 5.5G

stc Bahrain has announced plans to build the foundation for a 5.5G network, in partnership with Huawei, making it the first company that will adapt this network, not just in Bahrain, but the Middle East region as a whole.

The 5.5G network speed will be ten times faster than 5G network, and the applications that it will support will achieve more than improved connectivity, it will support the ‘Internet of Things’ in a way that has not been done in the past.

The 5.5G network will also create opportunities and pave the way to use the latest artificial intelligence technology and will improve data storage capabilities on a global scale in addition to empowering green technology, nurturing the environment and reducing energy consumption.

The announcement comes as part of stc Bahrain’s strategy to establish and develop the infrastructure to power the next version of 5G (5.5G) within the next three years, reflecting stc Bahrain’s commitment to invest in the latest technology and keep up with global trends.

World-class infrastructure

stc Bahrain’s current 5G network covers all areas of the kingdom and supports 2CC (two cell carriers), enhancing stc Bahrain’s network performance and contributing to the kingdom’s Vision 2030 to build a world-class infrastructure that links