Ooredoo has become the first operator in Qatar and the first company in the global Ooredoo Group to offer 4G roaming services, enabling customers to enjoy “superfast” Internet speeds when they travel.
Ooredoo Qatar customers will now be able to access 4G LTE networks on their 4G-enabled devices in specific countries, with no subscription required.
4G roaming from Ooredoo will be available at standard roaming rates.
Ooredoo’s first 4G Roaming partner is Mobily in Saudi Arabia – one of the most-visited destinations in the region – and plans are in place to add new partners in the coming weeks.
Ooredoo Qatar Chief Operating Officer Waleed Mohamed al-Sayed said: “Ooredoo strives to be first for our customers, delivering the best network and widest range of services wherever they are in the world. Our 4G network was the first and is the biggest in coverage and capacity in Qatar, we were the first to launch a true roaming product with Ooredoo Passport and we are now the first to offer 4G roaming for our customers.”
To ensure full transparency and to make customers aware of all roaming costs, Ooredoo has set-up a page at www.ooredoo.qa/en/4G, which will be constantly updated with destinations where 4G roaming is available along with standard roaming rates.
Since the launch of 4G in 2013, Ooredoo’s 4G network has expanded to cover all inhabited areas of Qatar, becoming fully-nationwide earlier this year.
Ooredoo’s 4G network can be accessed by sending the keyword ‘4G’ to 114 for Shahry and ‘121’ for Hala customers.
When travelling abroad, Ooredoo recommends customers subscribe to the Ooredoo Passport, which includes a pre-activated 1GB data and 100 roaming minutes for only QR100 a week to more effectively manage their roaming costs.
Passport data usage includes 4G usage if it is available with that partner.
Ooredoo Passport can be activated by sending the SMS ‘OP’ to 114 for Shahry and 121 for Hala customers.
