Qatar has one of world’s highest mobile SIM penetration rates, says study

Qatar has one of the highest mobile SIM penetration rates in the world, and competition has brought significant uptake in mobile data services, the Qatar Tribune reported, citing the annual report of Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).

And, interestingly, the fibre broadband connection speeds reach up to 100Mbps.

The report also emphasises that Qatar's telecom market is healthy and growing, and investment in the sector remains strong, with increased revenues, new products and overall net profits.

According to the report, both Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar invested in their networks with the launch of LTE/LTE+ networks in 2014-15. However, while competition in mobile has developed, competition in fixed lines has yet to fully emerge, which will impact the future growth of that sector.

Furthermore, the report highlights the progress CRA has made in promoting competition and safeguarding the interest of consumers, contributing to Qatar's transition to a smart, digitally connected nation with a growing, diversified economy.

Consumers are benefiting from wide-ranging consumer protection efforts, including a dispute resolution mechanism, a new advertising code of conduct, the Consumer Protection Policy (CPP), and a mobile app Arsel that allows dissatisfied consumers to send instant comments and feedback to CRA directly.

While a great deal of work has been done in the area of consumer rights, CRA is continuing to strengthen the codes and frameworks that will protect consumers in the future.

Courtesy: Qatar-tribune.com