Doha: Ooredoo has launched a major speed upgrade for fibre customers, boosting its top-level packages to deliver the fastest fibre speeds in Qatar for free.
The increase will be rolled out in the coming weeks and fibre customers on the 50Mbps and 100Mbps plans will see their packages upgraded, enhancing speeds and performance.
All 50Mbps plans will receive a double speed increase to 100Mbps, while existing 100Mbps plans will be boosted to 300Mbps – the fastest home fixed line connection ever offered – for free.
Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, said: “We have promised to continually enhance all aspects of the Ooredoo Supernet, and this latest speed improvement gives our customers the fastest home fibre speeds in Qatar.
“We are building a world-class network for all of Qatar and will continue to deliver incredible home fibre upgrades for our customers.”
With a 300 Mbps speed, customers can download a two-hour, standard-definition movie (1.5 gigabytes) in less than 40 seconds; and a two-hour, high-definition movie (5 GB) in 2.2 minutes. The speed upgrade is free and permanent for home fibre broadband and next generation Mozaic TV customers connected to the fibre network.
“Alongside the need for a standard home connection, more and more of our customers are streaming videos, playing online games and connecting their smartphones, tablets and connected TVs to the Wi-Fi in their homes.
“To reflect this change in daily data consumption, we have delivered a speed upgrade that will enhance customer experience and their digital lifestyles,” said Al Sayed.
The fibre network is available across Qatar, with more than 258,000 homes and businesses benefiting from super-fast Internet and next generation services.
Since its launch in 2011, the fibre network has not only transformed the broadband Internet market but also the digital entertainment industry in Qatar, enabling customers to enjoy next generation Mozaic TV with high-definition programming and advanced features.
Customers who want to join the ‘Fibre revolution’ can view the fibre availability map on Ooredoo’s website. It allows them to check if they are in a fibre-ready ‘Green’ area and shows them how to apply for a fibre upgrade.
Details of all plans, pricing and offers are available at www.ooredoo.qa, in the ‘At Home’ section.
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