Zain KSA has become the first company in Saudi Arabia to commercially introduce 5G-Advanced (5G+), bringing the latest evolution of mobile connectivity to customers across the Kingdom.
The launch marks another step in Zain KSA’s efforts to support Saudi Arabia’s follows the company’s earlier achievement of deploying the Kingdom’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) network.
The initial rollout will cover Riyadh and Jeddah, with Zain KSA continuing to expand the network as part of its ongoing investment in connectivity infrastructure.
The deployment includes the use of the 600 MHz spectrum alongside other frequency bands, helping extend coverage, strengthen indoor performance and improve connectivity in areas where wider signal reach is needed.
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Beyond speed improvements, 5G+ brings advances in latency, mobility, upload performance and network reliability.
Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan, CEO of Zain KSA, said: “The commercial launch of 5G-Advanced (5G+) marks another milestone in Zain KSA’s journey to redefine the connectivity experience by bringing the world’s latest innovations into the everyday lives of our customers.
“This achievement reflects our continued investment in building an advanced digital infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s ambitions while enabling individuals and businesses to unlock the growing opportunities of a digital economy, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.”
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