The recent announcement that Vodafone Qatar will finally be able to offer fixed broadband and telephone services has been a revelation for the Middle Eastern Telecoms industry and the NGT MENA conglomerate. The countries telecoms regulator has issued them with the countries second public fixed networks and services License.
Commenting on the license award, Vodafone Qatar CEO Grahame Maher told Trade Arabia: “Vodafone is delighted as this will strengthen our ability to make a world of difference for all the people in Qatar. The combined strengths provided by the mobile and fixed services will allow us to deliver total communications services to our customers, whilst delivering value to our customers and shareholders.”
Vodafone's final approval for the license has been dogged by delays due to complications with the fixed-line consortium's shareholding structure. But finally Maher will be able to deliver the long awaited news at the NGT MENA Summit (hosted by GDS International) to an expectant crowd including representatives from Du, Asiacell, Etisalat and Zain.
Vodafone Qatar has epitomized innovation since the UK telecom giant entered the market in 2009. They were the first to install hybrid powered Base Stations in Qatar, using an integration of solar and wind energy. This initiative is part of a wider green technology program led by Vodafone Group to deploy green energy sources in all of its affiliates worldwide it is no surprise that its competitors are gathering to hear how they have achieved such dominance in the competitive market.
Qatar’s economy has emerged as one of the fastest growing in the world. Telecoms Execs are ready to take advantage of this but can they follow the example set by Vodafone or be chasing the tails of the telecom Giant. ?
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