{"id":83630,"date":"2026-09-02T16:39:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/stc-5g-expansion-ericsson-leap-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T16:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:39:18","slug":"stc-5g-expansion-ericsson-leap-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/stc-5g-expansion-ericsson-leap-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"stc Group and Ericsson Sign Multi-Year Deal to Expand 5G Network Across Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stc 5G expansion across Saudi Arabia entered a new phase following a multi-year deal signed with Ericsson at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh. Under the agreement, both companies will add network sites and increase capacity across stc&#8217;s infrastructure footprint.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project includes the deployment of 5G Standalone technology alongside preparations for differentiated connectivity services. In addition, the agreement extends Ericsson&#8217;s software subscription model to stc group, ensuring continuous updates to network systems.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Details of the stc 5G expansion<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rollout includes the commercial deployment of the Ericsson Radio 4496 unit, part of the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. This quad-band Frequency Division Duplexing unit combines four low-frequency bands into a single 400-watt hardware module. Specifically, it integrates stc group&#8217;s 600 MHz spectrum to broaden wide-area coverage while reducing operational energy consumption.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deployments will also feature low-band radios supporting 600 MHz, Massive MIMO units, mid-band radios, baseband hardware, and dedicated radio access network software. Furthermore, this hardware configuration allows stc to optimize spectrum assets for the broader <a href=\"\/category\/telecom\/\">telecommunications<\/a> sector in the Kingdom.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coverage for Rural Areas and Key Industries<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining 600 MHz low-band frequencies with mid-band hardware is set to improve indoor penetration and expand coverage into rural and remote regions. Outside of fiber broadband networks, the updated infrastructure will support Fixed Wireless Access for residential and business consumers using <a href=\"\/category\/smart-devices\/\">smart devices<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial sectors are also targeted to benefit from the network upgrade. The expanded capacity will support operations across logistics, mining, energy, public services, and the national <a href=\"\/category\/tourism\/\">tourism<\/a> sector.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Statements on the Agreement<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company officials stated that the deal addresses growing domestic demand for digital services. Sultan S. 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