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Ooredoo expands 5G network across Greater Male' Region

Ooredoo Maldives has announced its expansion of the 5G network in the Greater Male’ Region including Male’, Villimale, Hulhumale’ Phase 1, and Hulhule. The expansion was announced In line with its vision to enrich the lives of its customers through cutting-edge digital technologies to celebrate its 17 years of journey in the Maldives.

With the expansion, Ooredoo Maldives also introduced special offers for 5G customers offering massive data allowances to enable customers to enjoy the superfast speeds of 5G. It also announced that customers using SuperNet AirFibre 5G Plans can now enjoy fast speeds of up to 5Mbps, even after utilising their allocated data allowance.

“In today’s digital age, technology is evolving at an extremely fast pace providing high tech services which require incredible speeds and low latencies. Catering to this need, Ooredoo Maldives was the first to commercially launch 5G services via Ooredoo AirFibre, a first in the market 5G Broadband service. Today as we celebrate 17 years of enriching lives in the Maldives, we are delighted to expand our 5G network across Greater Male’ and enable customers to enjoy the superfast speeds of 5G and ensure seamless uninterrupted services.” Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Khalid Al Hamadi said.

Ooredoo Maldives noted it was the first operator to roll out a 4G network nationwide to meet the evolving digital needs of customers in terms of internet speeds, data usage, latency, and better video experience. Ooredoo Maldives also upgraded its transmission network to full IP, enabling everyone on the network to enjoy a great data experience.

Similarly, Ooredoo Maldives was also the first Ooredoo company to have been granted a 5G spectrum license in February 2018. It said the commercial launch of 5G services in the Maldives with the rollout of 5G Services and 5G AirFibre - the 1st 5G Broadband Service in the Maldives was a great milestone in its journey to Digital Maldives. Ooredoo Maldives said it will continue to enhance its network across the nation in order to connect customers to the best technologies and services that the digital world has to offer.