VIVA now open for Mobile Number Portability

Press release

Published June 16th, 2013 - 05:06 GMT

Al Bawaba

VIVA, Kuwait's fastest-growing telecom operator, announced today that it is now officially open and is ready to offer number porting services, based on the recent Mobile Number Portability (MNP) announcement made by the Ministry of Communications.

Mobile users in Kuwait can now enjoy VIVA's integrated services while retaining their current numbers through a smooth porting process that VIVA has readily prepared for. Booths have been setup in all malls in Kuwait, and that also includes Salhiya Mall, Sama Mall and Slayil Mall.

Commenting on this announcement, VIVA's Chief Executive Officer Eng. Salman Al Badran said," Mobile Number Portability is a step towards offering mobile users the opportunity to experience a reliable service and the most advanced technologies while retaining the same number. VIVA's customer centric approach allows it to provide the best and most up-to-date products and services from the technology world, through bespoke packages and bundles that cater to the customers' different needs".

Porting to VIVA is a simple process that entails a few steps, such as pay your current balance at any one of VIVA's branches and fill in the application form with the required information. The number will be switched, free of charge, within 24 hours allowing the customer to enjoy VIVA's services and products.

VIVA provides communications solutions for individuals and corporates, through the most advanced fourth generation (4G LTE) network, resulting in superior coverage, performance and reliability

Background Information

Viva

Kuwait Telecommunications Company (VIVA) is Kuwaiti Shareholding Company incorporated pursuant to Amiri Decree No. 187 on 22 July 2008 to operate and manage the third GSM mobile network in Kuwait as per Law no. 2 of 2007. Accordingly, VIVA was launched in December 2008 and was listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange during December 2014.

VIVA is the newest, most advanced mobile telecommunications service provider in the country. VIVA has rapidly established itself in the market through its customer and employee-centric approach.