PRESS RELEASE: stc Group and Huawei have begun the commercial launch of SuperLink, a digital solution connecting remote regions with high-speed 5G network connectivity. The launch aligns with stc Group’s mission to drive high-speed and reliable network connectivity across Saudi Arabia.

The Huawei SuperLink is a multi-band wireless transmission solution that bundles multiple common frequency bands into a large-bandwidth and long-distance link, eliminating deployment bottlenecks that are frequently incurred on the previous 5G E-band tower model, and accelerating 5G development in remote areas.

It operates 200% faster than the previous tower model and also expands the 5G network to remote areas without demanding an extensive infrastructure footprint, adhering to the Group’s sustainability agenda.  

A large, round satellite dish is mounted on a red metal pole high above the ground. It overlooks an industrial area with buildings and greenery. Wires and electronic equipment are attached to the dish, and the view is slightly hazy, suggesting dusty or foggy conditions.

Compared with the traditional single-band parallel link solution, the SuperLink reduces the number of antennas by 67%, significantly improving the efficiency of the deployment of the new model of 5G towers, and lowering tower rental costs. The launch of SuperLink aligns with stc Group’s mission to drive world-class connectivity across the kingdom.

stc Group’s Infrastructure Design General Manager Abdullateef A. Alsenan said, “SuperLink solves the problem of long-haul and large-capacity microwave hardware stacking, simplifies deployment, increases bandwidth, and effectively provides remote regions with reliable 5G connectivity. With this new technology, stc Group has driven cutting-edge broadband services to remote regions of the kingdom in a more cost-effective and efficient manner, in the effort to bridge the kingdom’s urban-rural digital divide.”