Ooredoo Qatar, the country’s leading telecom operator, has successfully completed a trial of the groundbreaking Wi-Fi 7 technology, marking the first such trial on Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) devices in the region. The company plans to commercially launch Wi-Fi 7 in 2024, further solidifying its reputation as an industry innovator.
Ooredoo’s long-standing commitment to innovation is evident through its pioneering efforts, from being an early adopter of 5G and 50GPON connectivity to introducing state-of-the-art solutions like FTTR. These initiatives reinforce the company’s dedication to delivering superior service and coverage across Qatar, ensuring its continued leadership in the telecommunications sector.
Wi-Fi 7 is poised to transform internet performance, offering four times the speed of previous technologies, enhanced coverage, improved reliability, and reduced latency. This will be crucial for supporting next-generation home applications like 8K video streaming, immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences, and high-definition gaming.
In addition to home use, Wi-Fi 7 will fuel innovation across industries such as telemedicine, cloud computing, and Industrial IoT, accelerating Qatar’s digital transformation.
Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, expressed pride in the company’s role as a technology leader: “At Ooredoo, we are committed to adopting and introducing new technologies. Testing Wi-Fi 7 on FTTR services shows our dedication to staying ahead of global technological advancements.”
The commercial rollout of Wi-Fi 7 will begin with Ooredoo’s FTTR solution, designed to provide seamless connectivity in larger homes, ensuring customers enjoy high-speed internet throughout their premises. This launch positions Qatar at the forefront of the digital revolution, with Ooredoo driving the nation’s technological progress.
