Regulator: 1,135 complaints lodged against Ooredoo, Vodafone in 2015
Billing, network coverage and service disconnections were the most commonly cited issues by mobile customers.
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Possibility of new taxes in Qatar sparks debate
While the suggestion has the support of many economists and even some residents, others have argued it would be problematic for a country that already has a high cost of living.
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Qatar telecoms firm Ooredoo announces management shakeup
The reorganization comes as the group posted declining profits in six out of the previous eight quarters. Meanwhile, the boss of Qatar's other telecoms firm Vodafone has spoken out about its recent poor performance.
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New iPhones to officially hit Qatar market on Oct. 10
Residents can now pre-order the devices from both Ooredoo and Vodafone ahead of the Oct. 10 sale launch date, though some models already appear to be out of stock.
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Survey: Telecom customers in Qatar want a third operator
Only about a third of consumers asked said they felt that the prices for internet and phone services here are competitive, according to a customer satisfaction study conducted for Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).
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Vodafone Qatar replaces CEO after firm fails to turn a profit
Whitehill’s departure comes less than a month after the company’s only local competitor, Ooredoo, replaced its longtime CEO, Nasser Mohammed Marafih following several disappointing financial quarters.
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Ooredoo, Vodafone announce rival plans to boost mobile internet speeds
Qatar's competing telecoms have launched bids to offer mobile internet speeds of up to 375 mbps with new infrastructure upgrades. However, no mobile devices here currently appear to support the technology.
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Regulators order lower GCC roaming rates for Qatar cellphone customers
Prices for various roaming mobile services will drop between 8 and 85 percent by April 2019, based on currently posted prices and a schedule of fees released by Qatar's Communication Regulatory Authority.
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Gulf ministers pledge to cut mobile roaming charges within GCC
The changes are expected to begin taking effect on April 1 next year, with a three-year rollout for phone calls and SMS, while charges for using data are expected to fall over a five-year period.
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