Vodafone Qatar unveils transformative 5G standalone network

25/11/2025 05:52 AST

Vodafone Qatar has announced the commercial launch of its 5G Standalone (SA) network, which marks a significant leap forward in its digital transformation journey.

The company has partnered with Nokia to deliver 5G SA in Qatar, and they are jointly showcasing two use cases, immersive video applications and Data Centre Fabric, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha. The demonstrations showcase the capabilities of 5G SA for consumers and enterprises, which will further solidify Vodafone Qatar's position as a leader in innovation.

Visitors to MWC Doha can visit the Vodafone Qatar booth to view the two demos:

Immersive 360 camera showcases, featuring Nokia's 5G 360 camera and real-time eXtended Reality Multimedia (RXRM) software. The demonstration uses 5G SA to bring real-time, high-definition streaming capabilities to enterprises and consumers, enabling use cases like remote monitoring, immersive entertainment, virtual tourism, and enhanced security solutions.

Data Centre Fabric is Nokia's cutting-edge data centre networking solution that enhances the operator's infrastructure with a highly scalable, resilient, and agile foundation. It will create a highly automated and programmable network environment, optimise resource utilisation and simplify management of Vodafone Qatar's operations.

Ramy Boctor, Chief Technology officer at Vodafone Qatar, said: "The launch of our 5G Standalone network is a pivotal moment for Vodafone Qatar and for the nation's digital future. By leveraging the full capabilities of 5G SA, we are not just offering faster speeds. We are enabling a new generation of services that will revolutionise industries, enhance daily lives and drive economic growth.

"Our 5G network is at its most robust and extensive yet, and this, as part of our work to develop Qatar's national digital infrastructure, is continuously opening up opportunities to embrace and deploy other emerging technologies."

Samar Mittal, vice president, MEA Market, Cloud and Network Services' of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia, said: "Nokia is proud to partner with Vodafone Qatar to launch 5G SA at MWC Doha.

"This nationwide network modernisation project will enable Vodafone Qatar to deliver faster, more secure, and highly adaptable 5G services to consumers and businesses across the country, while preparing the network for next-generation innovations."

The 5G SA network, which incorporates Nokia's autonomous network solutions and automated data centre fabric for the edge, will deliver dynamic network slices combined with intelligent automation, providing guaranteed performance, ultra-low latency, and enhanced security for specific consumer and enterprise applications and services.

Attendees are invited to visit the Vodafone Qatar stand at MWC Doha to experience the future of connectivity and learn more about the transformative potential of 5G SA.

Gulf Times