but spoke his heart out. I don't work for Q-

Tel or Vodafone Qatar. Just trying to give a response.

I think you are talking about United States where there

are giant cellphone carriers like AT&T, Verizon,

Sprint, Nextel and T-mobile. All of them have calling

plans starting from $40 a month offering 600 minutes

with unlimited nights (starting from 9pm to 7am) and

weekends (Friday night 9pm to Monday morning 7am),

unlimited text and picture messages for $15 to $20 a

month. On top of that unlimited mobile internet for $6

and full internet for a PDA or blackberry for an

average of $20. They also have tailored plans for

families of 2 or more. Special packages for corporate

customers who use Blackberry and other data devices.

Those companies run ads on TV, radio and newspapers

targeting specific audience. Any company whose plans

are attractive and save customer the money scores more

business prompting competition among other operators.

But all of that requires good credit history or a

deposit of $200 and a contract for a minimum of 1 year.

In a not very distant past, it was all happening till

customers demanded more; that is; No contract, no

credit checks, no deposits and everything for less.

That prompted the launch of carriers like Cricket

Communication and Boost Mobile, where they have all you

can talk, text , picture, mobile web (for US only)

starting from $50. People started switching from major carriers to these 2. The major carriers stepped upto the

competition and started offering plans as low as $80

for all you can use yet enjoying nationwide coverage.

So my friend, Q-tel has taken a very good step in

competing against Vodafone since its launch in March of

this year. The more Vodafone offers, the more Q-tel

will to give to its customers. Thats what competition

always prompts. Just like you, I am waiting for the

time when any of these 2 companies offers free calls

after 10pm and free weekends. Or even better all u can

use (for Qatar only) for QR 400. hahahaha. till then,

my fingers are crossed.