Umniah entered the Jordanian market in 2005 to democratize connectivity and technology in a way that made it available to everyone. A subsidiary of Bahrain’s Beyon, the company is committed to disruptive innovation. It is today one of the region’s fastest-growing telecommunications providers in the country offering high-quality mobile, Internet, and enterprise solutions, making technology accessible and affordable to a customer base of around three million in a highly competitive market.
Umniah is spearheading the digital revolution in the country, advancing core technologies like mobile services, cyber security, cloud computing, and digital payments, and continuously pushing the limits of digital technologies to enhance day-to-day experiences.
Umniah is at the forefront of technological advancements in Jordan, continually expanding its network and infrastructure while implementing an ambitious strategy to revolutionize the telecommunications sector. In 2023, Umniah was the first operator in Jordan to commercially launch 5G services in Irbid, Zarqa, Amman, and Aqaba, putting the power of next-generation connectivity directly in the hands of Jordanians. Today the service is also available in AlMafraq area and expansion continues, providing increasingly more customers access to faster internet speeds with reduced lag for improved streaming, gaming, and work experiences.
Umniah also expanded its fiber-optic service coverage throughout the Kingdom, reaching more than 1,500,000 households and businesses, with corporate and individual subscribers enjoying high Internet speeds that facilitate their digital requirements. Umniah is also the first operator in Jordan to launch VoWi-Fi, allowing subscribers to connect to any Wi-Fi network and make and receive local and international calls with crystal clear clarity, even without a mobile phone signal. Umniah was also the first to announce VoLTE service in the Kingdom, allowing subscribers to make crystal-clear voice calls using the 4G network while simultaneously surfing the Internet with less battery consumption compared to regular voice calls.
Umniah gives back to the Jordanian community, working to alleviate difficulties by setting benchmarks for corporate social responsibility and expanding the use of technology to facilitate and support people’s lives with a focus on youth and education. By partnering with like-minded organizations Umniah is able to create initiatives that build strong relationships with stakeholders. Endeavors include Umniah's UVolunteer program organizing a campaign for employees to support the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization's Gaza efforts, mobilizing aid boxes, and donating JOD 50,000 for medical supplies. Umniah has also renewed its partnership with Tkiyet Um Ali to continue supporting families below the poverty line across 12 governorates, offering them monthly food parcels throughout the year. In 2023, Umniah partnered with Waqf Thareed, a Jordanian charitable organization established to combat hunger and address nutritional deficiencies, through multiple distribution centers, it ensures the provision of balanced and healthy daily meals, in addition to supporting their campaign to provide ready-to-eat, long-lasting food meals in support of relief efforts for the Gaza Strip.
Furthermore, Umniah launched a five-year program entitled “Forsa” in 2021. This initiative aims to renovate public school playgrounds. The JD1 million initiative will create a comprehensive learning environment for students, helping them adopt healthy habits and improve their mental health and mindset. By the end of 2023, Umniah has renovated the playgrounds of 17 schools benefiting more than 11,000 students and around 45,000 individuals from the local community.
The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, offers support to entrepreneurs and startups. Umniah consistently pushes forward in its drive to foster a culture of entrepreneurship as well as a technological revolution in both Jordan and the region, mentoring entrepreneurs and giving them access to capital that helps them turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
With guidance from trainers and mentors, startups incubated with Umniah can scale and grow using resources and programs meticulously created with their needs in mind, while giving them access to global resources that help turn ideas into sustainable businesses.
