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Wataniya launches Blackberry prepaid services

Wataniya Telecom, has once again reinforced its eminent position in the marketplace as the leading communications provider in Kuwait through the availability of Wataniya Blackberry Prepaid service to its customers, aiming to boost the customer's experience to another level.

As the first Telecommunication Company to introduce the Blackberry Prepaid service in Kuwait, Wataniya guarantees all its customers the freedom of choice by giving them the opportunity to use the Wataniya services as they wish.

The Blackberry Prepaid 'pay as you go' service caters to customers who want to use messenger and chat applications as well as read and react to their emails while on the move with the ability to download and receive files alongside GPS and Blackberry maps' planning. 'Pay as you go' service enables customers to account for their spending each time a payment is made thereby helping them to manage their expenses more effectively. Wataniya's Blackberry Prepaid service is affordable, effortless and available on all Blackberry devices' models available at Wataniya.

"With Wataniya Blackberry Prepaid service, Pay as you go, it is now possible for our prepaid customers to own a Blackberry and freely enjoy the benefits of the new service. Our prepaid customers can now manage their expenses more efficiently and whenever needed to top up via phone, online, or any Wataniya retail outlet,"

said Scott Gegenheimer, GM & CEO of Wataniya Telecom.

"We are proud to be the first telecom company to introduce the Blackberry Prepaid service in Kuwait, underlining our full commitment to meet and deliver our customers' growing demands," Gegenheimer added.

The Blackberry software features allow easy wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia, real-time communications, messaging services, mobile business applications and services, such as: Communications, Information Access, Computing, and Business Process Solutions. Customers will enjoy other unique lifestyle and entertainment applications to play games, watch their favorite videos, listen to recent hits, chat, and stay in touch with their friends on the move.

"With Wataniya Prepaid service, a first of its kind in Kuwait, in addition to the premium smartphone features of Blackberry Bold 9000 and the Curve 8900, Wataniya consumers will be able to enjoy a host of benefits ranging from entertainment to business. All of our Wataniya customers are given equal preference and are treated with premium quality," expressed Abdul Aziz Al Balool, Pr Manager, Wataniya Telecom.

Wataniya Blackberry Prepaid service has been a long awaited and much needed solution to help boost the telecom industry in the country and forge ahead.
Abdul Aziz Al Balool, Pr Manager, Wataniya Telecom.
Abdul Aziz Al Balool, Pr Manager, Wataniya Telecom.
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About Wataniya Telecom:
Wataniya Telecom was commercially launched in 1999 as the first privately owned operator in Kuwait. In March 2007, Qatar Telecom (Qtel) acquired 51% of Wataniya Telecom shares from Kuwait Projects Company Holding KSC (KIPCO) group.

Wataniya is a customer driven company that aims to provide product and service excellence that is leading to a real customer value. The company has been a driving force in increasing the mobile market penetration in Kuwait (over 80%) Wataniya Telecom has grown rapidly through acquisitions and enjoys a remarkable expansion in MENA & ASIA. Driving operations in Kuwait, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria and in 2007 in Palestine.

About Qatar Telecom:
(Qtel) is the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar. Its principal activities include local and international fixed telephone, mobile, Internet, data and cable television services. Qtel is committed to growing its presence in the Middle East and internationally and with Wataniya Telecom and its operations in the MENA region, Qtel is now active in 16 countries, including Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Singapore and Indonesia. In November 2006, Qtel acquired a strategic 38% equity stake with AT&T in NavLink, a leading provider of Managed Data Services to businesses in the Middle East. Qtel is a winner of the 2006 GCC Economic Award, and is listed on the Doha Securities Market, in addition to the exchanges in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and also has a listed GDR in London.

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