Large scale 5G rollout included in Vodafone Qatar, Huawei deal

Vodafone Qatar and Huawei have signed a strategic agreement on a network enhancement programme including large scale 5G technology rollout. The agreement is aimed at further accelerating the adoption of new generation technology including 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) to support applications such as smart cities, artificial intelligence and others, The Peninsula reported. Vodafone Qatar chairman Abdulla Nasser Al Misnad declared: ‘Vodafone Qatar is proud to be laying the ground for future technologies that will support Qatar and its vision to be a leader in the development of smart cities and digital economies of the world. We are delighted to further develop our partnership with Huawei, who has been the front-runner in terms of innovation related to their early role in the standardisation of 5G technologies globally. The planned expansion and enhancement of our wireless network will place it in the ranks of the best in the world.’