STC joins 22 leading organisations from across the carrier ecosystem and is the first Middle Eastern carrier to become part of the i3forum.
The i3forum brings the international carrier ecosystem together to enable and accelerate transformation. Its members decide the challenges and topics to address and it provides a platform for members to explore, share and debate the challenges facing carrier business. Members are empowered by a shared purpose and mission to shape the future of the industry.
“We are excited to welcome STC to the i3forum as a full member. STC brings a unique perspective on our industry and we look forward to collaborating with the team at STC,” said Philippe Millet, chairman of i3forum. “Each new member adds something different to the i3forum and creates new benefits for existing members. With a diverse and dynamic membership, we are well positioned to tackling the challenges that are facing our industry today and in the future.”
STC is a leading carrier locally in the in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and across the MENA region. It serves more than 100 million subscribers globally and a fibre-optic cable network spanning 137,000km across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It operates the MENA Gateway data centre and JEDIX internet exchange point in Jeddah, KSA. The government is establishing the KSA as a key hub for telecoms connectivity in the MENA region as part of its Saudi Vision 2030.
“We are honoured to join the i3forum and become the first Middle Eastern carrier to participate. It is critical that we collaborate with our peers and help to drive our industry forward. Together, we can solve challenges and find new ways to innovate locally and across the globe,” added Sami Bin Ghadir, revenue assurance & fraud management GM at STC. “The i3forum has demonstrated its ability to put ideas into action and create real change for carriers. As its membership continues to grow, it is a great time to be part of the i3forum”.
