Qtel today revealed that it is set to reach a new record of two million mobile customers in Qatar within the next two weeks, as customers continue to sign-up for its popular Hala and Shahry plans.
To celebrate this historic achievement, Qtel is making prizes worth a total of QR500,000 available for 100 lucky customers who activate new mobile accounts over the next two weeks, starting from 28 June 2009.
In addition, Qtel is making a special mystery prize available for the person who activates account number Two Million during the prize draw period.
Any customer who signs up for either a Shahry – Pay Monthly or HALA Pay As You Talk plan over the next week is eligible to enter the draw, and Qtel has installed special monitoring equipment to alert the company the moment the two millionth account is activated.
With Qatar’s official population standing at 1.65mn in May 2009, according to the Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA), the two million customer figure represents an impressive penetration rate of 121 percent, one of the highest in the world.
Dr. Nasser Marafih, CEO, Qtel, said: “Qtel is set to celebrate a major achievement when we reach the milestone of bringing two million mobile phone users into the Qtel family. Our achievement in building this company, even in an era of increased competition, helps contribute to the ongoing growth and development of Qatar, and we are very pleased to share this success with the people with this special competition.”
Qtel Shops are anticipating strong demand over the coming weeks, as people across Qatar look to be the “Lucky Two Millionth Qtel Customer.”
Qtel’s success in building its customer base, in spite of increased competition and global economic pressures, reflects both Qtel’s understanding of the needs of the local market, and the underlying dynamism of the Qatari economy, according to company executives.
The company, which reported reaching 1.8 million mobile customers in March 2009, has continued to attract people to its popular Hala and Shahry services, which have brought new levels of choice and value for money to Qatar.
Both services have helped customers to enjoy lower bills and an improved range of options, as well as a range of new innovations including Shahry’s “One Free Number,” which means customers can choose one free number they can call free for life.
The company has also launched a significant range of innovative new mobile services in the first half of 2009, such as Qtel SmartRoamer, which provides standardized local call rates for people wherever they travel.
Dr. Marafih concluded: “Qtel is grateful and humbled by the ongoing support shown by the people of Qatar for our company, and we are delighted to be reaching this new record. Our Two Millionth Customer competition is our way of thanking our customers for their ongoing interest and support.”
