Intelligent CIO Kuwait Issue 4 | Page 40

INTELLIGENT VERTICAL: TELECOMMUNICATIONS ////////////////////////////////////////////////// ZAIN CONTINUES DRIVE TOWARDS 5G FOLLOWING NETWORK READINESS FOR COMMERCIAL LAUNCH Z ain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, has continued preparations for the commercial operation of 5G by the launch of its 5G Internet bundles for postpaid customers. The launch comes after the company’s announcement last month of the full readiness of its network for the commercial launch of fifth generation wireless technology (5G) to be the first operator to offer 5G technology in the GCC region via the Kuwaiti market with nationwide coverage of all areas. Last May, Zain unveiled that it succeeded in designing an integrated network for 5G services built on a world-class infrastructure. This came after the official announcement made by Kuwait’s Communication and 40 INTELLIGENTCIO Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) to grant Zain the needed licenses for telecom operators to launch 5G services in the Kuwaiti market. 4 TBs monthly to suit customers’ different personal and business needs. This technology will contribute to fully launching Zain’s potential within the digital community and further reinforcing its leadership in the ICT sector. Starting from Saturday January 15, Zain temporarily changed the name of its network to ‘Hello 5G’ for 48 hours in commemoration of the commercial launch of the service. Zain also offers a variety of additional products and services that offer users the ability to enjoy the revolutionary features of 5G technology even more, including the TP- Link deco-mesh Wi-Fi zone extender, which provides customers with full coverage across their home, as well as other entertainment and gaming devices that can be added to the 5G bundle for an ultra high-speed Internet experience. Zain offers 5G Internet bundles for its postpaid customers through a number of flexible bundles starting at KD 45 monthly with 500 GBs and a 5G BOLT router. The company also offers many other 5G Internet bundles with varying caps that reach up to Zain has always been one of the first companies to offer the latest generations of telecommunications technologies. As the telecom sector is currently directing towards Digital Transformation with significant pace, it is evident that current mobile telecom www.intelligentcio.com