CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Business / Qatar Business

Vodafone Qatar unveils transformative 5G Standalone network at MWC Doha

Published: 25 Nov 2025 - 11:09 am | Last Updated: 25 Nov 2025 - 11:10 am

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar yesterday 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, Data Center 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, this 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 Center Fabric: Nokia’s cutting-edge data center networking solution enhances the operator’s infrastructure with a highly scalable, resilient, and agile foundation. 

Ramy Boctor, Chief Technology Officer at Vodafone Qatar, commented, “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.”

“Nokia is proud to partner with Vodafone Qatar to launch 5G SA at MWC Doha,” said Samar Mittal, Vice President, MEA Market, Cloud and Network Services’ of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia. 

“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.”