STC signs interconnection agreement with NTT

Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) recently participated in the Chicago ITW conference held in the United States. The company shed light on its recent growth and role in the region as a leading telecommunication company offering advanced services, which are on par with, or more advanced than international technologies available.
STC added value at the global forum, which benefited participants from around the world. The conference also provided an opportunity for participants to interact with other telecommunications providers and share knowledge. These discussions also led to the common understanding and agreements including international mutual mobile roaming and internet agreements.
STC distinguished itself at the conference by providing details of its broadband and fiber optic technology, which is considered first and latest in the Middle East. The participants were especially interested in STC's plans to connect 500,000 houses with FTTH by the end of 2012, with high speeds browsing and data transfer up to (1000MB). STC highlighted its services for digital content through comprehensive telecommunications and voice packages and internet protocol based television (IPTV).
The Chicago ITW had more than 5,000 delegates and nearly 1000 operators participate, representing over 140 countries. STC participation is considered important among executives, corporate managers, and service providers. The group held many meetings aimed at discussing mutually beneficial technical and commercial agreements with companies.
Homoud Mohammed Al-Kusayer, VP for wholesale, said: "The forum has witnessed agreements and over 90 meetings with our partners and current customers. In addition to existing partners signing dual agreements at data traffic, Internet services, and supporting managed services for business."

STC has signed an agreement with Japanese company NTT for interconnection, which will enable linkages between STC and NTT networks in London and Singapore. This will help to achieve global connectivity with its partners spread all over the world.
The STC group has established a consolidated international network of world-class advanced telecommunications.