Zain KSA launches world’s first 5G smart router with eSIM support
Zain KSA announces an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Nokia by launching the first worldwide smart router that supports eSIM ‘s FastMile 5G Gateways 3.1 in the kingdom over the next 12 months. zain eSIM
This technology will deliver a stronger signal, better connectivity, and ultra-high data speeds to every corner of homes and offices by enhancing the connectivity of smart devices through the latest technology for wireless networks, Wi-Fi 6, which all together guarantees an improved customer experience journey.
The Gateway routers ensure a much quicker and easier account setup by using the latest eSIM technology, which avoids purchasing a physical SIM card. This is the first time eSIM has been used in a 5G fixed wireless access solution.
Commenting on this new 5G milestone, the Chief Technology Officer at Zain KSA Eng. Abdul Rahman bin Hamad AlMufadda said: “Rolling out our new 5G fixed wireless access routers comes in line with our digital transformation and 5G expansion strategy, reiterating our role in serving the Kingdom’s society. Our mission from the start was to strengthen the 5G experience in the Kingdom on two levels: horizontally, concerned with spreading the 5G network across the largest possible geographical scale. Vertically, through 5G fixed wireless access, to enable homes and offices to enjoy the best and most reliable broadband experience available. We will continue to invest further to enable the digital sector, cloud computing, IoT, and AI; aiming for “Zain KSA” to become the digital service provider of choice in the Kingdom.”
He added, “We are delighted to launch the 5G fixed wireless access devices to ensure that homes and businesses can enjoy the fastest and most reliable broadband experience. So, Zain KSA becomes the pioneering operator in the latest generation of telco services, and the deployment of Nokia’s FastMile 5G Gateways devices is another milestone in building our reliable and secure 5G network to revolutionize the way people live and work.”
Sandra Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia, said: “We are happy to support Zain KSA to connect more people and revolutionize the way people live and work in the Kingdom. Zain KSA is joining the leading operators around the world in providing 5G fixed wireless access to deliver a gigabit experience to consumers and businesses alike. The combination of FastMile 5G Gateways and self-optimizing mesh Wi-Fi 6 technology means that Zain KSA is delivering a new and unmatched 5G experience to everyone, at every corner and device in homes and offices.”
Zain KSA’s 5G Expansion: Leading Broadband Coverage in Saudi Arabia and Winning Multiple Telecom Awards
In due collaboration of both companies, the 5G broadband network was expanded to achieve the best possible coverage, stability, and bandwidth in Saudi Arabia. Zain KSA is among the world’s pioneering 5G network operators, ranked as the largest 5G rollout out in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, and fourth globally. Zain KSA’s 5G network currently covers 50 Saudi cities, enabled by more than +4,700 towers.
These achievements come in parallel with Zain KSA’s recent win of three awards at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, for the following categories: “Best 5G User Growth,” “Best 5G Infrastructure Deployment,” and “Best Cloud Provider.” In addition to that, the company has gained international recognition by earning the award for Saudi Arabia’s “fastest fixed Internet” from Ookla, owner of SpeedTest, the globally acclaimed Internet speeds measuring website.zain eSIM
