STC announced that it has successfully demonstrated the latest 4.5G (LTE TDD+) technologies with Huawei, achieving unprecedented network throughputs. This achievement will enable STC network to deliver the fastest LTE data rates in the Middle East, Europe and North Africa.
STC proved, for the first time, that its network will be capable of delivering tremendously higher user throughput, exceeding 1.5 Gbps, as part of its (4.5 G-LTE) network development.
Since its introduction, STC 4G-LTE network has witnessed tremendous growth in data traffic, coupled to sharp rise in the number of LTE subscribers and high utilization of the network.
This necessitated the need to increase the data throughputs in the network. The use of data hungry applications has also fuelled the need for much higher rates and network capacity.
This achievement demonstrates STC's high-tech network capabilities, following its first LTE-Advanced announcement in January 2014.
Now, and as a new milestone, STC once again presents the first successful 4.5G (TDD+) trial delivering network speeds that have not been possible until now.
This will contribute to the increase in STC's market capabilities in the Kingdom and will support its declared strategy of being first to develop the most advanced network solutions and services to its deserving customers.
Nasser Al-Nasser, SVP for technology and operations, STC, said: ""It is great to witness such outstanding achievements accomplished in cooperation with Huawei, one of our closest strategy partners. This exceptional milestone will have great positive implications on network capabilities and the service experience enjoyed by our deserving customer.""
Veni Shone, VP, wireless network, Huawei, said: ""Data traffic is surging globally; we need to explore ways to realize the great benefits from 4.5G (TDD+). This promises to be the best available technology, with outstanding performance coupled to convenient backward compatibility.""