Ooredoo Rolls Out IoT network as a First in the Region

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Muscat, Oman

As the Sultanate’s digital leader, Ooredoo has delivered, Internet of Things (IoT) network and eco-system using LoRaWAN technology. A first-of-its-kind in the region, this landmark step is part of the company’s commitment to accelerate the SMART Government Initiatives and create a highly intelligent, autonomous and efficient utility system.

Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Wahaibi, Chief Business & Wholesale Officer at Ooredoo, said: “By 2022, low power wide-area networks will make up a major portion of the growth of IoT devices. For that, it is crucial for us to establish high caliber connectivity solutions now”. He added: “We are proud to be the first company in the region to implement the LoRa technology; it is unique in how it offers long battery life, an extensive range, easy deployment, and a reliable connection with low costs. For both the private and public sectors, connectivity will be seamless and fully digitalized which will help expand smart metering to the public and position Oman as an active player in the global race towards building smart cities”.

The Low Power Long Distance network is specifically designed to meet the bandwidth needs of embedded sensors and IoT devices. Organizations will benefit of this technology’s low power consumption, long range coverage, fast connectivity, and increased security on data and devices. The LoRa Network will promote SMART city solutions ranging from SMART Waste Management, SMART Water & Electricity Management, to SMART governance.

The emergence of revolutionary connectivity technologies such as LoRa, will enable new business processes and systems to reach their full potential along the IoT value chain; which will be reflected in the formulation of new strategies and enhanced productivity. The result of a strategic and beneficial partnership between Ooredoo and LoRa Alliance, another successful collaboration involved implementing Smart Metering solution for one the leading companies in Oman.

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About Ooredoo Oman

Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company SAOG (“Ooredoo”) was founded and registered in the Sultanate of Oman in December 2004. It launched its service in March 2005 as the challenger mobile operator in Oman, originally operating under the name Nawras. The Company was awarded the second fixed licence in Oman in 2009, and launched its international gateway in April 2010, its corporate fixed and broadband services in May 2010, and its residential fixed and broadband services in June 2010. Since 2010, Ooredoo has been an integrated services telecommunications operator and is currently serving over 3 million customers across the Sultanate. Following a successful IPO on 1 November 2010, Ooredoo is listed on the Muscat Stock Market (MSM) under the “ORDS” ticker. Ooredoo is majority owned by Ooredoo Q.S.C. and also has a number of significant Omani shareholders which ensures that the company is strongly integrated into the Omani society. Ooredoo has won a number of awards including Jury’s Distinction Award for Customer Service Excellence in the telecom sector 2013, Leading Telecommunications Company at the Arab Achievement Awards 2013, Best Operator Network at the Telecoms World Middle East 2013 Awards, the CommsMEA award for Middle East Mobile Operator of the Year 2015 and Best Telecommunications Company at the Arab Achievement Awards, 2016.

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About Ooredoo Group

Ooredoo is an international communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Serving consumers and businesses in 10 countries, Ooredoo delivers the leading data experience through a broad range of content and services via its advanced, data-centric mobile and fixed networks.

Ooredoo served 164 million customers and generated revenues of USD 8.9 billion as of 31 December 2017. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

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Emily Shotter

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Sudipta Dasgupta

TRACCS Public Relations

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