Vodafone Qatar Unveils the Reach of Its 5G Network

September 30, 2019

Vodafone Qatar unveiled the extensive reach if its 5G network that covers key locations across the country including 70% of Doha, and the rollout continues to expand.

Among the locations where Vodafone Qatar’s 5G network is live are Al Rayan, Al Aziziyah, Al Hilal, Al Gharrafa, Al Sadd, Al Wakrah, Abu Hamour, Nuaija, Education City, Khartiyat, Maamoura, Msheireb, Old Airport, The Pearl, Thumama, Umm Slal and West Bay.

Vodafone Qatar’s leading role in the rapid rollout of this advanced technology in Qatar was announced at an exclusive event attended by senior Vodafone Qatar officials in the presence of media representatives and Vodafone Qatar partners.

With its new 5G coverage map unveiled at the event by Vodafone Qatar’s brand ambassador, Mohammed Saadon Al-Kuwari, the Company also launched the country’s first ‘Unlimited 5G Plans’ to give mobile users the full 5G experience, and allow them to take advantage of its unprecedented speed.

Speaking at the event, Vodafone Qatar Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Al-Thani said: “Vodafone Qatar has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to building a world-class infrastructure in support of the realization of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Since switching on our 5G network just over a year ago, our coverage map highlights our rapid progress in deploying 5G across Qatar. With expansion continuing, Qatar will undoubtedly be placed among the ranks of the world’s most connected countries.”

Vodafone started using 5G commercially in April of this year; with the launch of its innovative GigaHome internet solutions that provide Internet access in all rooms, whatever the size of the house, using the latest WI-FI HUB technology supported by the GigaNet 5G network. The same service was launched for companies shortly under the name GigaBusiness. With the spectacular expansion of the 5G network, customers who subscribe to GigaHome will receive a free 2-month subscription, while companies subscribing to 100Mbps will receive a QAR 200 discount per month over 12 months.