Qatar prepaid mobile customers benefit from new promotion from Samsung, Qtel and Intertec

Under the terms of the campaign, customers can purchase any of the new range of Samsung mobile phones - E1117, M150 or M620 - and be immediately connected through a HALA Pay As You Talk account.

The combination of the latest mobile handsets and a personal prepaid mobile account is an innovation for the Qatar market, and represents all three companies' determination to offer value, choice and the latest mobile handset technology for customers.

HALA Pay As You Talk has been one of the most successful new services ever launched by Qtel, offering a range of benefits including, extended validity periods, new top-up denominations, off-peak rates and bonus credit opportunities with every top-up. The new Samsung phones are likely to be equally popular, with a range of sleek and fashionable features.

Sandeep Saihgal, general manager of mobile phones at Samsung Gulf Electronics commented:

"This partnership offers innovation and exciting features at a very affordable price. We're very pleased to be working with Qtel and Intertec, and to offer customers in Qatar a great deal and the chance to have some of the most creative phones currently available on the market."

"We believe there will be a very strong response from young people within Qatar, who are increasingly fashion-conscious about which phone they choose. At the same time, this is a great deal for anybody looking for a new handset and prepaid mobile service all in one package."

With this new campaign, customers can get a Samsung E1117 for QR149, an M150 for QR259 or the market-leading M620 for QR359.

Samsung's E1117 offers mobile functionality and a range of enhanced mobile features. With a long-lasting battery, the E1117 is a dependable communication device which even includes an FM radio.

The Samsung M150 is a sleek 'bar' mobile that boasts a futuristic design for today's stylish users. Compact and slender, the phone also features ample functionality including a camera with video facilities, FM radio and enhanced connectivity options.

Samsung's M620 is a new stylish and practical slide-up phone with all-around multimedia functions including an embedded camera and music player. Offering a versatile mobile experience, the SGH-M620 is set to be one of the most popular fashion phones in Qatar in 2009.

With every purchase, customers will also get a HALA Pay As You Talk SIM card and number, which includes QR25 worth of call credit as well as access to all the features and benefits that Qtel's premier prepaid service offers.

Adel Al Mutawa, Executive Director, Group Communications, Qtel said: "Qtel provides a full range of communication services for customers, and we are looking to build our relationship with major partners such as Samsung, to offer bespoke packages. By offering a combination of exceptionally attractive handsets with our HALA Pay As You Talk service, we are ensuring that people can immediately set-up an account and start enjoying their mobile experience."

The Samsung-Qtel offer is available until March 2009 for as long as stocks last in stores and specialist phone suppliers across Qatar.