Overview
stc group’s Carrier & Wholesale Unit (C&W) continued to strengthen its position as the preferred wholesale and digital infrastructure partner in Saudi Arabia and across the region. Through advanced solutions, strategic collaborations and a strong culture of innovation, C&W reaffirmed its leadership in enabling connectivity, driving national transformation and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional digital hub. The Unit’s 2025 performance reflects its alignment with stc group’s strategic objectives: advancing next-generation technologies, improving customer experience and fostering sustainable growth. Its proactive transformation approach and disciplined execution have positioned C&W as a central player in stc group’s journey toward digital leadership and operational excellence.
C&W remains at the forefront of digital enablement, integrating AI, IoT and cloud interconnectivity into its services. These advancements reinforce Saudi Vision 2030, empowering the Kingdom’s economic diversification and technological transformation.
Strategic partnerships and collaborations
In 2025, C&W expanded its partnerships across multiple sectors to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure and advance national connectivity objectives.
FTTH activation - Khayala District (NHC)
Launched fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity in Jeddah’s Khayala District, supporting smart residential communities and modern digital living.
Infrastructure integration - National Water Company (NWC)
Partnered with NWC to align infrastructure expansion, optimize execution resources and accelerate the rollout of fiber networks across the Kingdom.
Aramco digital enablement during Hajj 2025
Delivered a high-capacity, low-latency connection between Dhahran and Makkah, enabling Aramco Digital’s participation in Hajj 2025 and supporting a unified national digital ecosystem.
Innovation with Huawei
Hosted a joint workshop through the newtrack initiative, focusing on active sharing, in-building solutions (IBS) and edge computing to enhance neutral-host infrastructure.
Strategic engagements with global partners
Strengthened cooperation with international telecom and technology providers, including ongoing collaborations with iBasis and global IoT leaders, to expand service diversity and coverage.
International voice and connectivity
Established a dedicated VoIP interconnect with BSNL India to optimize routing diversity and enhance seasonal traffic capacity.
Microsoft long haul and data center dark fiber projects
In alignment with the Kingdom’s expanding cloud ecosystem, C&W led the implementation of Microsoft’s long haul fiber and data center dark fiber projects supporting the new Azure data center region in Saudi Arabia’s eastern province, scheduled for launch in 2026.
The long haul project established strategic terrestrial and cross-border routes connecting hyperscale facilities and landing stations, including:
- MIS Al Anwar (DMM21) - UAE border (DU Dubai).
- MIS Al Anwar (DMM21) - Yanbu CLS (MRS).
- MIS Al Wahah (DMM23) - Khobar CLS (GBI).
- MIS Al Wahah (DMM23) - SINDEAAL (Vodafone Qatar).
- MIS Al Wahah (DMM23) - Haql border (NaiTel Jordan).
Complementing this, the data center dark fiber project interconnected five hyperscale sites - DMM20 (stc Compound), DMM21 (Al Anwar), DMM22 (Modon), DMM23 (Al Wahah) and DMM30 (center3/ETSLEAF) - through 13 primary and protection links spanning over 200 km.
These projects deliver low-latency, high-redundancy and sovereign connectivity, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s role as a strategic digital hub under Vision 2030.