Vodafone Qatar has signed a major agreement with Nokia to modernise its nationwide network, expanding 5G capacity and boosting broadband efficiency while laying the groundwork for next-generation services.
Vodafone Qatar has selected Nokia to lead a nationwide network modernisation effort that will enable the operator to deliver faster, more secure and highly adaptable 5G services to consumers and businesses across the country.
The deal includes core upgrades, expanded 5G capacity and enhanced broadband aimed at improving reliability, service quality and operational efficiency.
In a significant expansion of their existing partnership, Vodafone Qatar will adopt Nokia’s end-to-end technology to increase network capacity and reduce latency. The upgrade will also accelerate time-to-market for new services by introducing greater agility through automation and enhanced security.
As demand for high-speed connectivity rises in Qatar’s fast-evolving digital economy – where the ICT sector is forecast to grow at 8.5% annually through 2030 – the operator aims to meet those needs. Nokia’s solutions will transform the network with intelligent broadband access, 5G slicing for enterprise offerings and scalable infrastructure that evolves alongside digital applications.
“Vodafone Qatar continuously embraces new opportunities to deploy emerging technologies as part of its commitment to driving Digital Transformation in Qatar, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Our work with Nokia enables us to become more agile and responsive to the evolving needs of customers and businesses. By integrating advanced fiber, mobile and cloud capabilities, we are shaping a smarter, more secure network that can support everything from customised home Wi-Fi to the latest enterprise technologies,” said Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Qatar.
“This collaboration reflects the depth of our portfolio and the strength of our partnership with Vodafone Qatar. Through more flexible scaling, reliability and near zero-touch automation that our advanced core and broadband solutions deliver, Nokia will provide greater network agility and service offerings and provide our partner with all the tools they need to more efficiently manage and extract greater value from their network assets,” said Raghav Sahgal, President of Cloud and Network Services, Nokia.
Nokia’s multi-cloud core software solutions – including Packet Core, Converged Charging and Networks Data Analytics Function – will bring cloud-native automation, agility and scalability to Vodafone Qatar’s multi-access core network.
The deployment of Nokia Digital Operations software will support the operator’s journey towards fully autonomous networks, with end-to-end orchestration, 5G slicing automation and AI-driven assurance enabling rapid and reliable service delivery.
Nokia’s automation across IP and optical networks, powered by NSP, will be complemented by a five-year managed services agreement for core operations. This combination will accelerate service rollouts, reduce operational costs and ensure a future-ready network architecture.
These advancements are said to set a new benchmark for end-to-end Digital Transformation in Qatar and further reinforce Nokia’s position as a trusted global technology partner.
