Fibre rollout fastest in Qatar, says report

Qatar’s nationwide rollout of fibre, driven by private investment and in partnership with some of the country’s leading businesses, is being hailed as a huge success in harnessing its modern communication technology. As a report by Arthur D Little shows, Qatar has been placed top worldwide for the ‘fastest fibre rollout’ since the start of deployment in 2011. This is bringing increasing visibility to the region in global discussions on high-speed broadband infrastructure deployment, yet significant challenges still need to be overcome, and this requires intensive government participation. Thus, based on a global market survey, ADL has identified five National Fibre models that governments around the world have adopted to reap the benefits from fibre. The most successful models involve a hybrid approach; identifying the best model for specific national market conditions and the correct application of that model. It is no longer possible to modernise and upgrade the copper-based network; fibre networks are now needed not only for fast service, but to also underpin the micro layer of the latest mobile backhaul networks. ADL’s study is exemplified by the case of Ooredoo, who are contributing to Qatar’s fibre success, for instance through their proposed ‘Business Fibre’ plan.

Fibre rollout fastest in Qatar, says report

Qatar’s nationwide rollout of fibre, driven by private investment and in partnership with some of the country’s leading businesses, is being hailed as a huge success in harnessing its modern communication technology. As a report by Arthur D Little shows, Qatar has been placed top worldwide for the ‘fastest fibre rollout’ since the start of deployment in 2011. This is bringing increasing visibility to the region in global discussions on high-speed broadband infrastructure deployment, yet significant challenges still need to be overcome, and this requires intensive government participation. Thus, based on a global market survey, ADL has identified five National Fibre models that governments around the world have adopted to reap the benefits from fibre. The most successful models involve a hybrid approach; identifying the best model for specific national market conditions and the correct application of that model. It is no longer possible to modernise and upgrade the copper-based network; fibre networks are now needed not only for fast service, but to also underpin the micro layer of the latest mobile backhaul networks. ADL’s study is exemplified by the case of Ooredoo, who are contributing to Qatar’s fibre success, for instance through their proposed ‘Business Fibre’ plan.