Market Size of Qatar Telecom Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 2.80 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Qatar Telecom Market Analysis
The Qatar telecom market is expected to register a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period. Government initiatives and well-established policies support the region's advanced telecommunication sector.
- The Qatar telecom market witnessed growth in recent years, and it is anticipated to continue developing over the forecast period. The change in the industry is primarily due to the increasing urban population with the rising adoption of mobile phones that support 3G, 4G, and 5G services. Qatar's Telecom sector is expected to grow substantially over the forecast period with the rising adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), which connects with wired and wireless broadband.
- The growth of the Qatar telecom market is driven by the increasing population, communication services, and rising adoption of smartphone services. The development is further supported by regulatory authorities, which play a significant role in the adoption of 5G network in the country.
- 5G network enables autonomous vehicles and customer services, including physical infrastructure and contractual agreements. However, 5G network adoption may face hurdles from public organizations as it might lead to technical challenges and threaten public safety and health. A key technical challenge in the adoption of 5G band is that they tend to have a limited range, and lower penetration rates hampered the pilot tests.
- In March 2022, Ooredoo Qatar, in partnership with Ericsson, announced the successful implementation of the world's first 5G Indoor shareable solution in Qatar, achieving speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second (Gbps). The partnership will help deploy indoor networks faster and offer the highest performance possible to deliver on new 5G opportunities and enhance Erricson's customer experience.
