Zain KSA has introduced one of the most advanced connectivity innovations in the telecom industry: Mobile-Homestar, the world’s first one-hop-to-home architecture that turns the user’s home into a native extension of the mobile network. This breakthrough positions Zain KSA at the forefront of the global shift toward mobile AI and intelligent connectivity.
A Direct Link Between Mobile, Home and AI
Mobile-Homestar establishes a new connectivity route that bypasses public cloud reliance. By enabling mobile devices to directly tap into home computing, storage, and applications, users experience ultra-smooth performance for media streaming, personal data access, and AI processing — as if everything were running on a local home network.
Breakthrough in Gaming: Private Cloud Gaming
Zain KSA was the first operator worldwide to commercialize this concept for gaming under the brand Private Cloud Gaming. Gamers can now enjoy full AAA-quality experiences on the go, simply by using their mobile device. The solution has rapidly attracted strong adoption and will soon expand to:
- Smart home cameras
- Remote storage and personal cloud retrieval
- SOHO and SME productivity workloads
- Future AI-driven interactions and agents
Powered by Three Core Technologies
Mobile-Homestar relies on a trio of advanced capabilities:
- 5G-A Networks — Extreme uplink/downlink speeds and low latency.
- MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) — Shorter data paths, enhanced security, and flexible on-demand compute.
- Intelligent Traffic Algorithms — Prioritized scheduling for Mobile-Homestar traffic to guarantee deterministic performance.
Open, Scalable and Ready for Global Deployment
The architecture is designed to work across 4G, 5G and 5G-A with minimal network changes. It supports diverse devices, operating systems, and home environments. Built on standardized APIs and streaming protocols, Mobile-Homestar enables operators to deploy new services quickly and cost-effectively, paving the way for:
- Home AI agents
- Smart home ecosystems
- Multi-device, multi-location collaboration
A New Standard for Intelligent Living
By aligning personal devices with high-performance mobile networks, Mobile-Homestar delivers an adaptive, real-time digital experience. With this innovation, Zain KSA is setting a new global benchmark for user-centric mobile AI services and accelerating intelligent lifestyle adoption across Saudi Arabia and beyond.
