Stc pilots AI-powered Arabic–English translation for voice calls

Details: John Tanner; Category: Operators; 09 March 2026; 7942 views

Saudi Arabian telco stc Group announced on Friday it has rolled out the second phase of its ‘New Calling’ initiative with a pilot that enables real-time Arabic–English translation during voice calls using AI.

The pilot – which is currently live for selected customers in Riyadh – leverages stc’s ‘New Calling’ network with comprehensive large language models (LLMs) to allow callers to speak naturally in their native tongue, while hearing an instant translation of the receiver’s speech that can adapt to the context and nature of the call.

Stc said the service “leverages advanced network-level low-latency processing, secure voice network intelligence, and speech models optimized for Arabic and English, ensuring natural, clear and context-aware translation during live calls, while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and information security.”

Stc also said the Phase Two commercial pilot will expand gradually over the coming months, following user feedback collection and performance assessments, paving the way for the introduction of additional languages, new capabilities and nationwide rollout.