ICT Qatar News - Operator

Mobile licensee fee announced

Tue, 27 May 2008

ictQATAR says Vodafone will pay a fee of 7,716,000,000 QAR for the second mobile license.

WiMax for second fixed line operator

Mon, 31 Mar 2008

The second fixed line operator in Qatar will also be given the licence for WiMAX technology.

Eight telcos register for fixed license

Tue, 19 Feb 2008

ictQATAR has announced that eight international companies have officially registered to apply for Qatar’s second fixed line license.

Fixed license award process announced

Mon, 17 Dec 2007

ictQATAR published the second fixed telecommunications license application process (FAP) for the State of Qatar.

Residents welcome Vodafone entry

Tue, 11 Dec 2007

Mobile phone users in Qatar have welcomed the entry of Vodafone into the local market and feel that the end to Qatar Telecom's monopoly would not only bring the rates down but also improve services.

Vodafone wins Qatar’s second mobile licence

Tue, 11 Dec 2007

VODAFONE Group Plc, the world’s largest mobile phone company by sales, won Qatar’s second mobile telecommunications licence, beating rivals AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc, the regulator said.

Second mobile licencee selected

Mon, 10 Dec 2007

Vodafone and Qatar Foundation Consortium is selected for grant of Second Mobile Telecommunications License in Qatar.

Seven bids for second mobile license

Tue, 18 Sep 2007

ictQATAR has announced that seven of the candidates pre-qualified to apply for the second mobile license in Qatar submitted bids.

Deadline for mobile bids extended

Wed, 29 Aug 2007

ictQATAR has informed pre-qualified candidates for Qatar’s second mobile license that the deadline for bid submission has been extended by two weeks.

Card payment for licensing fees

Thu, 16 Aug 2007

ictQATAR has announced that all licensing and renewal fees must be paid by credit, debit or cash cards starting 16th September, 2007.

Fixed line license process begins

Sun, 29 Jul 2007

ictQATAR launched the licensing process for a second operator for the provision of fixed line telecommunications networks and services in Qatar.

Mobile license procedures issued

Tue, 10 Jul 2007

ictQATAR has issued the mobile license application procedures to pre-qualified candidates for the second mobile telecommunications license in Qatar.

Mobile license shortlist announced

Mon, 02 Jul 2007

ictQATAR has announced that 12 companies have demonstrated the capabilities to pre-qualify for the second mobile license application process in Qatar.

Process to Award Second Mobile Licence

Sat, 23 Jun 2007

ictQATAR launches Process to Award Second Mobile Licence Public Consultation on policies for opening telecom market also begins

Licenses: Public consultation begins

Mon, 11 Jun 2007

The public comment period on proposed licenses for public fixed and mobile telecommunications services, in Qatar, will run until 1st July 2007.