stc Group Sets New Record with 1Tbps Field Trial

Paving the Way for Digital Transformation

Driven by a mission to fuel digital innovation, stc Group has broken new ground with the successful implementation of the first 1Tbps (terabit-per-second) long-haul field trial in the Middle East and Africa.

"This milestone reflects our commitment to securely support massive traffic volumes, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030's digital transformation goals," stated Abdullateef Alsenan, Infrastructure Design General Manager at stc Group.

Collaboration with Nokia

The groundbreaking trial was conducted in collaboration with Nokia, utilizing their advanced live Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) terrestrial network and super-coherent Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) technology.

Carlo Corti, Head of Optical Networks for the Middle East and Africa at Nokia, emphasized, "Our partnership with stc Group demonstrates the transformative power of optical technology in driving digital progress."

Benefits for Businesses and Consumers

The trial successfully transported high-speed services over a single wavelength across 850km, significantly boosting the capacity of the digital network for datacenters.

This enhanced network performance will provide businesses and consumers with improved connectivity, enabling faster and more reliable data transfer for cloud services, artificial intelligence, and other data-intensive applications.

Laying the Foundation for Innovation

"These infrastructure advancements position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in digital innovation and sustainability," added Alsenan. "Our collaboration with Nokia sets the stage for a future-ready network that will fuel the next generation of technology solutions."