28/12/2014

Ooredoo Companies Hold Leadership Positions in Data and Digital Lifestyle across its Global Footprint

Ooredoo Algeria today confirmed that it has reached the milestone of 3.5 million 3G customers within the first year of the launch of the service*.

More than 3.5 million customers in 25 provinces  have chosen Ooredoo's faster and better 3G network, which has been ranked as the fastest network in North Africa in 2014 by the official Network Quality Benchmark (NetQB).

Ooredoo Algeria also became one of the first operators in the world to achieve network throughput of 63MB per second, and the first operator in Africa to deploy 400G ultra-broadband mobile access network  in 2014, confirming its leadership position in data and digital lifestyle services.
Ooredoo's achievements were confirmed this month when the company received the prestigious "Best Telecom Operator in Africa" from the African Telecom People Awards 2014; "Best African Telecom Operator" at the Telecom Review awards; and a "Bronze Stevie Award" for New Products and Services at the 11th International Business Awards. The Stevie award was received for its" tstart" and" iStart' initiatives, launched in partnership with ANDPME.                   

Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group CEO, Ooredoo said: "Across our footprint, Ooredoo's companies are taking the lead in providing data services that enrich our customers' lives. Ooredoo Algeria's success in supporting 3.5 million customers within the first year of its 3G services launch demonstrates once again that Ooredoo holds the leadership position in this area." 

Joseph Ged, CEO of Ooredoo Algeria, said:  "Ooredoo rose to meet the challenges and confirmed the tremendous potential of the Algerian market by registering 3.5 million 3G customers in less than a year, exceeding all expectations. This performance is the result of the outstanding  efforts of our team."

"I am particularly proud that we have taken the leadership position in the region, in terms of network and technology, while simplifying the process for accessing 3G services, so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of mobile data. he added.

As early as January 2015, Ooredoo's 3G network will be extended to 32 provinces, covering 80% of Algeria's population. Ooredoo has invested more than US$2 billion in its network enhancement program and intends  to accelerate its ambitious investment plan to consolidate its technological leadership and make mobile data available to all Algerians.

About Ooredoo

Ooredoo is a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate East managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people's lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential. Ooredoo has a presence in markets such as Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Palestine, the Maldives and Indonesia. The company was named "Best Mobile Operator of the Year" at the World Communication Awards 2013.

The company reported revenues of $ 9.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2013 and had a consolidated global customer base of more than 95 million people as of 31 December 2013. Ooredoo's shares are listed on the Qatar Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Twitter: @Ooredoo

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