The contract includes modernising the core, increasing capacity and better broadband to improve the network’s reliability and efficiency, and expand services like slicing
Vodafone Qatar has chosen Nokia to lead a nationwide network modernisation to improve its 5G coverage, capacity, reliability and flexibility. Nokia calls this “a major expansion” of its partnership with the operator.
Demand for high-speed connectivity is surging in Qatar’s growing digital economy where the ICT sector is forecast to grow at an 8.5% annual rate through 2030. The operator is committed to meet those needs, using Nokia’s solutions for intelligent broadband access, 5G slicing for enterprise and infrastructure to underpin digital applications.
How they plan to do it
Nokia’s multi-cloud core software solutions, including packet core, converged charging and network data analytics, running on cloud to bring “cloud-native grade” automation, agility, and scalability to Vodafone Qatar’s multi-access core network.
Nokia Digital Operations software will help the move towards fully autonomous networks with end-to-end orchestration, automated 5G slicing and AI-driven assurance.
Nokia will integrate automation across IP and optical networks, combined with a five-year managed services agreement for core operations. This is designed to help accelerate service roll-outs, cut costs and ensure foundational network architecture.
Supporting the national vision
“Vodafone Qatar continuously embraces new opportunities to deploy emerging technologies as part of its commitment to driving digital transformation in Qatar, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030,” said Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Qatar.
“Our work with Nokia enables us to become more agile and responsive to the evolving needs of customers and businesses. By integrating advanced fiber, mobile, and cloud capabilities, we are shaping a smarter, more secure network that can support everything from customized home Wi-Fi to the latest enterprise technologies,”
“Nokia will provide greater network agility and service offerings, and provide our partner with all the tools they need to more efficiently manage and extract greater value from their network assets,” said Raghav Sahgal, President of Cloud and Network Services, Nokia.
In February, chose Ericsson to Ooredoo Qatar to supply and deploy RAN and microwave backhaul solutions to improve the network’s performance and energy efficiency, including annual expansion of indoor and outdoor sites, spectrum refarming and deployment of newly acquired spectrum for 4G/5G and mmWave expansions.
