STC Group and Ericsson sign agreement to expand 5G across Saudi Arabia

STC Group and Ericsson have signed a multi-year agreement to expand STC's 5G network across Saudi Arabia with the deployment of new network sites, increased capacity, and the world's first commercial use of Ericsson Radio 4496. This expansion improves rural and indoor coverage, reduces power consumption, and supports multiple sectors including logistics, energy, and public services.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Sep 2026 and 3 Sep 2026.