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 UIR service in 30 states (Riyadh)

  • July 29th, 2008
  • 6:48 am

Unified international roaming (UIR) service in 30 countries around the globe which will charge only SR1 per minute for receiving calls and SR1.50 for outgoing calls within the countries and to the Kingdom.

Saudi Telecom Co. (STC), the region’s largest telecommunications company has launched this service. This move by STC comes following complaints by clients who have used the roaming facility during their travels and were shocked by the high bills. “Excellence in customer service is our No. 1 priority,” said Al-Daweesh (STC President and CEO). “By enhancing our efficiency, we continue to maintain our leading market position and generate additional growth internationally by strategically planned developments, such as the UIR Network, to fulfill STC’s personal communications potential to the maximum extent by providing the best service with the least cost.”

 Turkcell considers purchase of 51% of Syriatel (Turkey)

  • December 11th, 2007
  • 2:32 pm

Turkish mobile operator Turkcell’s board of directors has decided to conduct the necessary studies to submit a proposal to purchase at least 51 percent of the total shares of Syriatel Mobile Telecom. The purchase will enable Turkcell to perform the present management, execution and operation activities of Syriatel. Turkcell has been actively looking for expansion opportunities outside its home market. Syriatel is market leader with around 2.3 million customers.