Ookla Commends the Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar for Efforts to Help Improve User Experience During FIFA World Cup™
28 December 2022 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
The Communications Regulatory Authority will
continue to leverage Ookla’s consumer network experience insights
in order to drive network performance advancement in the
region.
Ookla®, an internationally recognized leader in network
measurement and connectivity intelligence, commends the
Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) for the State of Qatar
and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
(MCIT) for their important roles in driving network performance
gains in the country. Ookla CEO and founder Doug Suttles recognized
the MCIT and His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai, Minister of
Communications and Information Technology in person for their
efforts and achievements. These include this year’s FIFA World
Cup™, which is both the first in the Middle East region and to be
supported by commercial 5G networks. CRA is leveraging Ookla’s
consumer network insights to actively monitor network performance
and service quality – not only for FIFA World Cup™ fans now, but
also for future visitors, other large-scale event attendees, and
consumers in the region.
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From left to right: Ali Al-Suwaidi -
Technical Affairs Department Director, CRA; Hassan Eltom - Head of
Client Services MEA, Ookla; His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali
Al-Mannai - Minister of Communications and Information Technology;
Doug Suttles - CEO and Founder, Ookla; and Tristan Muhader - Head
of MEA, Ookla (Photo: Business Wire)
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has seen over 2.45 million stadium
attendees during its first two weeks. According to Ookla’s
Speedtest Intelligence®, median download performance in November
rose to 263.37 Mbps on modern chipsets across all mobile
technologies combined in Qatar, with median 5G download performance
hitting 472.13 Mbps. It’s clear that the network enhancements made
in the market, along with live monitoring and optimization of
network performance using Ookla crowdsourced data, has helped boost
overall network performance at the event. These astounding efforts
have also assisted in propelling Qatar to first place on Ookla’s
Speedtest Global Index for overall median mobile download speeds in
November, with Ar-Rayyan and Doha ranking first and second in
overall median mobile download speeds for some of the world’s
largest cities, respectively.
“CRA and MCIT have been instrumental in creating a competitive
pro-investment telecommunications market and have devoted much of
their time and resources to help drive 5G advancements in Qatar,”
said Ookla founder and CEO Doug Suttles. “This investment is paying
off, and it was my honor to recognize these achievements in person.
Ookla looks forward to further collaboration with CRA and MCIT,
utilizing our consumer network experience insights and enterprise
solutions to further enable the development of Qatar’s ICT
infrastructure, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
“To ensure the development of the highest standard telecom
networks and infrastructures in Qatar, CRA develops proper
regulatory instruments and grants the telecom Service Providers the
necessary licenses. In December 2021, CRA released an additional
spectrum which totals 1,000 MHz to each telecom Service Provider to
develop their 5G network and ensure that mobile telecom consumers
have an enhanced experience during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
The high-level telecom infrastructure in Qatar has allowed the
provision of high-quality mobile telecom services during the
tournament and contributed to its success. I would like to express
my gratitude to Ookla for their efforts and recognition,” said Ali
Al-Suwaidi, Technical Affairs Department Director, CRA.
Over the course of their collaboration, Ookla, CRA, and MCIT
will work together to help optimize network performance in Qatar.
This in turn will deliver significant new value to local mobile
operators who build the networks and create a better experience for
the consumers who rely on them.
About Ookla®
Ookla® is a global leader in network intelligence and
connectivity insights. For almost two decades, Ookla has set the
industry standard for both fixed and mobile network testing and
analysis. From its world-renowned Speedtest® and Downdetector®
platforms to an accompanying and growing suite of end-to-end
enterprise solutions, Ookla’s mission is to make the internet
better, faster, and more accessible for everyone.
Ookla’s enterprise solutions combine first-party crowdsourced
data and scientifically controlled testing with tools that provide
actionable insights across a network’s lifecycle and customer
experience. Our insights empower operators, businesses, government
agencies, nonprofits, and more to analyze, optimize, and publicize
networks around the world.
Ookla is part of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), a vertically focused
digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading
brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health,
cybersecurity, and martech. Ookla's headquarters is located in
Seattle, WA, USA with additional offices around the world.
About Communications Regulatory Authority of the State of
Qatar
CRA regulates the telecommunications, information technology,
and postal sectors, as well as access to digital media and uses its
regulatory powers to protect consumers’ rights, ensure competition,
and manage the resolution of disputes. In all its activities, the
CRA seeks to ensure the provision of advanced, innovative, and
reliable ICT and postal services across the State of Qatar.
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Adriane Blum VP, Communications Ookla 206-792-9711
press@ookla.com
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