Khaberni - In recognition of its unique and regionally first-of-its-kind innovation, Zain Jordan has won the "Best 5G Network Expansion" award at the Global Economics Awards 2025, organized by The Global Economics, a British financial magazine based in the United Kingdom, in appreciation for the innovative technical solution the 5G Thin Layer.
Zain Jordan was crowned with this award due to its continuous efforts in developing its networks and enhancing its infrastructure, where the company developed the "Thin Layer" as a strategic solution that allows the expansion of 5G services coverage and deployment across the kingdom without the need to rebuild networks or disrupt the existing structure, and this innovation has enabled Zain to accelerate the pace of accessing 5G services and enhance the efficiency of deployment operations, while completely maintaining service quality and connection stability without any impact on the performance of the current network.
Zain Jordan stated that this award represents an extension of its journey spanning more than three decades, during which it has established its position in leading the national telecommunications sector; it has been and continues to be pioneering in introducing the latest technologies and building an exceptional infrastructure capable of keeping pace with future transformations. The company also confirmed that this coronation reflects its ongoing commitment to accelerating the digital transformation in the kingdom and continuing to invest in innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of networks and support Jordan's readiness for an era of high speeds and smart applications, positioning the kingdom at an advanced place on the regional technology map.
This unique innovation contributed to achieving tangible positive results, as the company managed to enhance the use of operating stations and towers by 30% compared to full replacement solutions, which led to accelerating the phases of network coverage expansion and deployment and reducing operational costs without affecting the network's effectiveness and efficiency. Additionally, through this innovation, Zain Jordan enabled a smooth and effective transition towards 5G services in various regions of the kingdom to ensure a high-quality and reliable user experience, overcoming technical and financial challenges during the transition to the 5G era. The company succeeded through this innovative model in expanding the coverage of the 5G network across the kingdom without any radical changes or disruptions to the current network, by maintaining network performance and service quality in line with the company's key performance indicators (KPIs).
