stc Group Network Records Highest Usage During Tarwiyah Day in Hajj History

The stc Group network experienced unprecedented peak hours this year due to the large number of pilgrims arriving in Mina on the morning of Tarwiyah Day to begin performing Hajj. Data traffic in Mina increased by more than 27 percent compared to last year, thanks to improvements in internet speed and customer experience.
There was a 53 percent surge in traffic from foreign roaming customers, a 36 percent improvement in network quality and experience, and a 7 percent rise in voice calls compared to the previous year.
The third generation of technology was showcased by stc as its first operator in the Kingdom. The network was upgraded with the latest technologies by reusing successive frequencies. The group’s infrastructure expansions helped achieve these records. The fourth-generation networks were significantly improved, providing pilgrims with an exceptional digital experience and access to high-speed internet.
IoT Square supplied cutting-edge sensors and civil defense vehicles stocked with supplies to guarantee essentials, while solutions by stc offered a variety of technical solutions and managed services to provide critical and technical support 24/7, all as part of the effort by stc Group subsidiaries to improve digital services for pilgrims.