Qatar SMS is Expensive

memphis7
By memphis7

"QR 0.40 SMS (per message)"

Although I more than satisfied with the International rate for Voice, but the local rate for SMS is quite expensive.

Some countries and their telecom providers, don't even charge for SMS.

By ingeniero• 23 Aug 2012 14:15
ingeniero

They can only wish! :p

Thanks buddy! :)

By Captain_Lost• 23 Aug 2012 14:07
Captain_Lost

Yes Ingeniero.. you do..

You're hired !! :P

But, anyway.. thanks for the info ;)

By ingeniero• 23 Aug 2012 14:05
Rating: 5/5
ingeniero

Get your self Qtel Hala, and activate international key for 100 riyal/month, with 300/month package you can get 250 msgs and 1200 mins for international/local use..

Do I sound like Qtel promoter? O.o

By memphis7• 23 Aug 2012 13:58
memphis7

who said we're kids?

By anonymous• 22 Aug 2012 13:38
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

but i Used Shahry Qtel 300.

1200 voice calls, 250 sms(only Qtel numbers) 1 qtel numberfree unlimited calls, 250 MB net.

but i turn my self to Voda this time for same 300 Shary Voda,

Package.

1200 Minuts(both telecom) but Option in 300 Voda. @ free bonus.

choose 1 Unlimited Voda so 1200 minuts will goes to Qtel calls only.

sms if 250 u can do to Qtel also but if u choose onus unlimited voda then 250 sms fr Qtel and unlimited sms to voda.

+ Internet 250 MB but u can choose 1.5GB if you use any Cellfone, If u r BB user then go for 1.2GB for BB.

so in 300 u will get 1200 voice minuts for Qtel only and voda calls free forever, 250 sms for qtel only and voda sms free forever, 250MB net+ 1.5GB free internet or 1.2GB pack for BB.. JUST 300QR .. Enjoy.

+u will get Star number worth 500QR free ...

By www.tahtakartvizit.com• 22 Aug 2012 00:37
www.tahtakartvizit.com

ok thanks

By mylegalinquiry• 21 Aug 2012 23:07
mylegalinquiry

use Shary and always call. dont use SMS at all..

By stealth• 21 Aug 2012 22:01
stealth

small country high charge.

By t_coffee_or_me• 21 Aug 2012 15:42
Rating: 2/5
t_coffee_or_me

Don't SMS

By global9• 21 Aug 2012 15:32
global9

indian telecom is very cheap...

By anonymous• 21 Aug 2012 14:53
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

there is no sms package in any prepaid ..

if u go for Voda shahry 300 then u will get amazing sms package .....

By anwarindoha• 21 Aug 2012 12:47
anwarindoha

go with sms pack,check out

By anonymous• 21 Aug 2012 12:41
anonymous

yes this is Qatar my dear

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