Ooredoo Maldives has announced that 5G connectivity is now available for Google Pixel smartphones on its network, becoming the first telecommunications provider in the Maldives to offer the feature for Pixel users. 

According to Ooredoo, the feature became available through Google's November software update, allowing compatible Google Pixel devices on the Ooredoo network to access 5G services. The update also enables Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which supports voice calls over the 4G network. 

The company stated that the update supports a range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 7, Pixel 8, Pixel 9, Pixel 10, and Pixel 11 series, as well as the Pixel Fold models and supported a-series and Pro Fold devices. 

"5G connectivity for Google Pixel devices has been something our customers have been requesting for a long time, and we are delighted to finally make it a reality," Hussain Niyaz, Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo Maldives, stated. 

"Through our collaboration with Google, we have been able to bring this much-awaited feature to Pixel users in the Maldives. At Ooredoo, listening to our customers and acting on their feedback is a priority, and this is a great example of how we continue to deliver on what matters most to them."

Ooredoo customers with compatible Pixel smartphones can access the service by updating their devices to the latest software version and enabling 5G through their network settings. 

The service will be available in areas covered by Ooredoo's 5G network. 

Ooredoo said the development forms part of its broader efforts to expand network capabilities and introduce new technologies, with the aim of improving digital connectivity and services across the Maldives.