Riyadh: Through its strategic partnership with Riyadh Season 2025, stc Group provided digital services to nearly 3 million visitors. The group expanded its digital presence by offering fast and reliable connectivity across all main venues, including 5G network technologies and indoor and outdoor coverage solutions across all event zones, aiming to deliver an exceptional digital experience for attendees.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the group deployed an advanced 5G infrastructure to enhance connection speed and reliability for millions of visitors throughout the season. It expanded network coverage across various areas by extending connectivity to 14 main sites, installing 34 fixed and mobile towers at outdoor venues, 24 towers at indoor locations, and two small cells, totaling 60 sites to ensure comprehensive and continuous 5G coverage.
The group further enhanced its services by providing high-speed Wi-Fi access points and implementing advanced machine-learning solutions to monitor and optimize network performance in real time. Over 2,500 antennas were deployed across various entertainment sites during the event to support Internet of Things (IoT) applications and enrich the digital experience for all visitors and participants.
Meanwhile, stc received the Speedtest Award for the best mobile network coverage and fastest mobile internet in the Kingdom during the first half of 2025. The award is granted by the global leader in network testing and analysis, Ookla, based on millions of real-world tests conducted by users, measuring network speed and internet coverage according to user experiences worldwide.