Doha, November 18 (QNA) – Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo HE Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser Al-Thani said that the company have completed its preparations and is ready to provide a high-quality, unique telecom service during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, set to be the World’s first 5G World Cup.
His Excellency told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that Ooredoo was committed long ago to meet the high demand expected during the World Cup, adding that the company signed a number of agreements with mega tech companies, the latest of which was with Huawei, to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the network so that customers can enjoy the best experience during the World Cup.
He added that, in accordance with the agreement, more than 100 experts will be present in the main locations in Qatar, in addition to many more available remotely, all to ensure the network functions well during the competition. Huawei will rely on its world-class experience in guaranteeing the functioning of the network during major sporting competitions, in addition to operations that take place with the aid of Augmented Reality.
His Excellency revealed that the company installed state-of-the art network equipment at the competition’s stadiums, the metro, and many other main locations to ensure it runs well.
He added that there will be regular tests to ensure fans can remain connected at all times and enjoy easy access to telecom services. He added that Ooredoo created a team of more than 300 experts focused on dealing with FIFA requirements in terms of ensuring service quality.
The company also equipped a state-of-the-art operations center along many service centers that will work around the clock, he said.
He noted that the company attracted technical experts with experience in managing the service during major sporting events like previous World Cups and the Super Bowl. Ooredoo also requested the enhancement of support frameworks from other service providers through agreements that provide for enhanced services and hotlines with research and development teams, as well as intensified testing to ensure a world-class experience.
Coordination with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) also took place to facilitate FIFA operations.
The Ooredoo Chief Commercial Officer highlighted that history will say that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was the first-ever 5G World Cup, an achievement Ooredoo is proud to be a part of. He also pointed out that with the eight World Cup stadiums, the World Cup in Qatar will be the first FIFA World Cup tournament that sees all its stadiums equipped with download speeds exceeding 1 gigabit per second via 5G network, provided by Ooredoo.
He added that the company also upgraded its 5G network to provide the broadest coverage possible, whether in stadiums, airports, railways, fan zones, among other facilities. He said that the company also provided multi bandwidth for social media applications like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and others, in addition to providing customers with the ability to make international calls among many other features.
He said that the selection of Ooredoo as a main supporter of the largest and most important sporting event in the world comes within the framework of strengthening close cooperation between the company and FIFA.
He noted that Ooredoo a national supporter of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar in the 2019 and 2020 editions, highlighting the close cooperation and coordination at the highest level between the company, the SC, and FIFA to ensure all parties can help ensure the success of the competition.
Ooredoo was also chosen to be the Official Global Connectivity Services Provider for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, he added.
He also said that, as a result, Ooredoo will provide high-quality services to all bodies that obtained media rights in Qatar to cover the event, which includes 50 broadcasters from all around the world. (MORE)