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Saudi Arabia’s stc group announced on Monday it has launched a dedicated nationwide LTE network for the country’s mission-critical sectors, including government, healthcare, and oil and gas.

Dubbed the “Business-Critical Network”, the LTE network is specifically tailored for business-critical operations and engineered to meet the highest benchmarks for security, reliability and agility, stc said.

Stc said its Business-Critical Network offers features such as encrypted push-to-talk, shock-resistant devices, emergency alerts, and secure group messaging. The network also leverages AI to enable smarter decision-making, predictive maintenance, and heightened situational awareness across complex operations.

Stc also said the network’s scalable architecture paves the way for next-gen innovations, including autonomous operations, real-time situational awareness, and advanced crowd management solutions.

“This purpose-built network sets a new benchmark for mission-critical communications, empowering key industries with the speed, security, and intelligence needed to operate in high-pressure environments,” said stc group chief business officer Riyadh Muawad in a statement.

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