(MENAFN- Redhill) 25 Nov 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates– During MWC Doha, Nokia and Ooredoo C The two partners will achieve this by delivering the first 4G/5G Smart Node Femtocell solution in Qatar and within Ooredoo Group affiliates in the Middle East, North Africa & Asia Pacific regions.
Powered by Nokia’s technology, the deployment aligns with Ooredoo Qatar’s business case to offer a slim and highly optimized system that seamlessly integrates into the Ooredoo Qatar network.
The Nokia Smart Node is an indoor small cell using integrated omni-directional antennas that extends LTE and 5G access to businesses and residential units at a low cost. It delivers secure, cost-effective, and easy to deploy customer experience in small and medium indoor environments. The self-installable Smart Node delivers clear voice and high-speed data services with scalable capacity. The product is versatile and can provide effective network coverage in both dense urban and remote rural locations. The Software-defined parameters can be remotely modified through the OAM interface, eliminating the need for site visits.
It features a plug-and-play setup that minimizes reliance on customer infrastructure, delivering a simple, cost-effective solution with impressive coverage results.
The deployment of Nokia’s Smart Nodes will significantly enhance indoor coverage for Ooredoo Qatar’s Enterprise as well as VIP/Premium customers. This initiative is expected to reduce customer churn and boost customer loyalty by ensuring robust and secure 4G and 5G network availability across various enterprise locations.
Mohamed Samir, VP Middle East Mobile Networks, at Nokia, said: “This solution unlocks countless opportunities for enterprise customers thanks to the trusted performance of Nokia’s technology. Our Smart node solution is uniquely positioned to help Ooredoo Qatar improve B2B time to market, enhance customer experience and offload traffic from Macro RAN. This partnership marks a significant step in our ongoing collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar, as we continue to drive network excellence enabling B2B business growth.”
Hicham Siblini, CTIO at Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Ooredoo Qatar continues to lead with groundbreaking network solutions. Our collaboration with Nokia to introduce the region’s first Smart Nodes solution builds on this legacy. This enterprise-centric solution empowers our customers by elevating productivity and security while reducing costs. Aligned with our commitment to sustainable, future-proof technologies, this partnership supports Qatar’s digital transformation under Qatar National Vision 2030, cementing our role in building a robust and secure tech ecosystem.”
Nokia’s Smart Node and femtocell solutions effectively address businesses’ need for high-performance, private networks to support existing applications and enable new services.
The optimized indoor solution can be tailored to the unique demands of enterprise customers, enhancing Ooredoo Qatar’s B2B portfolio and strengthening its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge digital solutions.

About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
About Ooredoo Qatar
Ooredoo is Qatar’s leading communications company, delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people’s lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

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