Qatari-based Qtel International has inked a framework deal with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) covering its seven international markets.
February 10, 2010
November 12, 2009
Wataniya finally launches in West Bank.
Wataniya Mobile finally began operations after months of disputes with Israel. This will break Paltels monopoly and is likely to drive down prices.
Qtel owns 57% of Wataniya Palestine and the remainder is owned by the public Palestine Investment Fund. Wataniya has invested USD 100 Million already and a further $700m is planned over the next [...]
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September 13, 2009
Smart Roamer service launched by Asiacell (Iraq)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Asiacell, an Iraqi mobile operator, launched its Smart Roamer Service. This offers all Asiacell subscribers roaming facilities with no additional registration procedures.
Subscribers would now benefit from discounted rates of local calls as well as call back to Iraq and to other countries within the Smart Roamer Zone. Also, the service offers a fixed rate [...]
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August 31, 2009
Qtel says interested in PT’s stake in Meditel (Qatar, Morocco)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Qtel, the Qatari mobile operator, reportedly said that it has interest in Portugal Telecom’s stake in Moroccan mobile operator, Mobitel. Bankers are working on financing to back bids for a potential 64.4% stake in Meditel.
Portugal Telecom owns 32.2% stake in Meditel is up for sale along with Spain’s Telefonica’s 32.2%. ‘Qatar Telecom confirms its [...]
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Etisalat says has enough funds to acquire Meditel (UAE, Morocco)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Etisalat, the Middle Eastern mobile operator has reportedly unveiled that it has enough funds to pay in order to acquire the Moroccan mobile operator, Meditel. The list of bidders for the deal includes Oger Telecom, a telecom group controlled by the Saudi Oger Group, Qatar Telecommunications (Qtel) and Etisalat, the bankers close to the [...]
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Etisalat says has enough funds to acquire Meditel (UAE, Morocco)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Etisalat, the Middle Eastern mobile operator has reportedly unveiled that it has enough funds to pay in order to acquire the Moroccan mobile operator, Meditel. The list of bidders for the deal includes Oger Telecom, a telecom group controlled by the Saudi Oger Group, Qatar Telecommunications (Qtel) and Etisalat, the bankers close to the [...]
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August 24, 2009
Nawras launches call offer for the month of Ramadan (Oman)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Pleasingly different communications provider Nawras today announced another first for Oman with the launch of its latest innovative offer. During the holy month of Ramadan all Nawras customers will be able to call a Nawras number they choose, such as a close friend or family member, all day from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. [...]
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August 20, 2009
Qtel offers free international calls & SMS for Hala subscribers (Qatar)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Hala customers can connect with friends and family overseas for free this Ramadan, with Qtel providing bonus international call minutes and bonus SMS with every Hala top-up worth QR30 or more.
Starting from Friday 21 August, customers topping up their account will not only get the standard credit bonus that comes with Hala top-ups, they’ll [...]
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August 16, 2009
Qtel offers special rates for international MMS for Ramadan (Qatar)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Qtel is offering a special rate for sending Picture and Video Messaging (MMS) for the Holy Month of Ramadan, with customers now able to send greetings and wishes to over 700 mobile operators globally and locally in Qatar for only QR 0.90.
MMS has become a popular way for people to share greetings with friends, [...]
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