Nokia and Ooredoo Qatar announced the rollout of the first 4G/5G Smart Node femtocell solution in Qatar, marking a regional first for Ooredoo Group affiliates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific.
The deployment, showcased during MWC Doha, uses Nokia’s technology to support Ooredoo Qatar’s goal of introducing a slim, highly optimised indoor system that integrates seamlessly with its existing network.
The Nokia Smart Node is a compact indoor small cell with integrated omni-directional antennas, designed to extend LTE and 5G connectivity to businesses and residential units at low cost.
It provides secure, efficient and easily deployed coverage for small and medium indoor environments, offering clear voice quality and high-speed data with scalable capacity. Its plug-and-play design reduces dependence on customer infrastructure, while software-defined parameters can be adjusted remotely via the OAM interface, removing the need for site visits.
Versatile in both dense urban and remote settings, the Smart Node helps create reliable indoor coverage while keeping operational costs low.
For Ooredoo Qatar, the rollout is expected to significantly enhance service for enterprise and VIP/premium customers, reducing churn and strengthening loyalty by ensuring stable, secure 4G and 5G performance across key indoor 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.”
Qatar’s first 4G/5G smart node solution
