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27 Nov 2013
"Our Industry Needs to Provide Broadband Benefits for All," says Ooredoo Chairman
The Chairman of Ooredoo His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani has called on the global communications industry to seize the challenge of providing more people with Broadband Internet access, during the opening ceremony for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World event on Tuesday, the 19th of November, 2013.
The 2013 annual edition of ITU Telecom World, was a Four-day event that started on the 19th of November to the 22nd of November in Bangkok, Thailand. The topic for discussions this year was "Embracing Change in a Digital World." The event brought together influential global leaders in ICT from the public and private sectors to discuss solutions and new ideas.
Wataniya Telecom was also present at the ITU event this year along with many other communication service providers and government parties from around the world. As technology keeps changing in the fast world of telecommunications, the company believes in "Embracing Change in a Digital World" and is focused on bringing the best and latest to its customers in Kuwait.
Sheikh Abdullah urged operators to work together to lower mobile broadband costs and improve network access during his keynote presentation. "Our industry has two major challenges in the upcoming period. We need to make sure that the benefits of mobile broadband technology are available to as many people as possible. We need to work together with government, operators and device manufacturers to boost affordability, improve network access and improve the customer experience," said Sheikh Abdullah. "At the same time, we need to do a better job of shaping the future, rather than responding to it. We need to be active investors in new ideas, new thinking and new approaches that will help our customers in their daily lives," he added.
His bold challenge to the industry was echoed on the same day by Ooredoo Group CEO Dr. Nasser Marafih, who spoke on a panel with leading experts including Dr. Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and Group CEO, Telenor Group; and His Excellency Group Captain Anudith Nakornthap, Minister, The Government Complex, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Thailand.
"Mobile Broadband is the fastest-growing technology in history, with global subscriptions growing 30 percent a year, according to the ITU. We're supporting this growth across our footprint, and see strong opportunity in Asia, where a large proportion of the population will first access the Internet through mobile devices. There is a need for new networks, increased availability of low-cost devices, and better government understanding on issues around regulation and licensing," said Dr. Nasser.
Ooredoo has taken huge steps in recent years to enhance access to networks and boost communication technology. In its home market of Qatar, the company has rolled-out a nationwide Fibre network and launched the country's first-ever 4G service.
Across its international markets, Ooredoo has launched a range of services to enrich people's lives, including Mobile Money services, mobile health initiatives and targeted services for women and young people.
This year's event is an especially important one for Qatar, which will be the host nation in 2014. At the Qatar stand, hosted by Ooredoo, a number of key technologies are on display as well as demonstrations of initiatives to support digital literacy and enhanced communication access around the world.
The Chairman of Ooredoo His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani has called on the global communications industry to seize the challenge of providing more people with Broadband Internet access, during the opening ceremony for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World event on Tuesday, the 19th of November, 2013.
The 2013 annual edition of ITU Telecom World, was a Four-day event that started on the 19th of November to the 22nd of November in Bangkok, Thailand. The topic for discussions this year was "Embracing Change in a Digital World." The event brought together influential global leaders in ICT from the public and private sectors to discuss solutions and new ideas.
Wataniya Telecom was also present at the ITU event this year along with many other communication service providers and government parties from around the world. As technology keeps changing in the fast world of telecommunications, the company believes in "Embracing Change in a Digital World" and is focused on bringing the best and latest to its customers in Kuwait.
Sheikh Abdullah urged operators to work together to lower mobile broadband costs and improve network access during his keynote presentation. "Our industry has two major challenges in the upcoming period. We need to make sure that the benefits of mobile broadband technology are available to as many people as possible. We need to work together with government, operators and device manufacturers to boost affordability, improve network access and improve the customer experience," said Sheikh Abdullah. "At the same time, we need to do a better job of shaping the future, rather than responding to it. We need to be active investors in new ideas, new thinking and new approaches that will help our customers in their daily lives," he added.
His bold challenge to the industry was echoed on the same day by Ooredoo Group CEO Dr. Nasser Marafih, who spoke on a panel with leading experts including Dr. Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and Group CEO, Telenor Group; and His Excellency Group Captain Anudith Nakornthap, Minister, The Government Complex, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Thailand.
"Mobile Broadband is the fastest-growing technology in history, with global subscriptions growing 30 percent a year, according to the ITU. We're supporting this growth across our footprint, and see strong opportunity in Asia, where a large proportion of the population will first access the Internet through mobile devices. There is a need for new networks, increased availability of low-cost devices, and better government understanding on issues around regulation and licensing," said Dr. Nasser.
Ooredoo has taken huge steps in recent years to enhance access to networks and boost communication technology. In its home market of Qatar, the company has rolled-out a nationwide Fibre network and launched the country's first-ever 4G service.
Across its international markets, Ooredoo has launched a range of services to enrich people's lives, including Mobile Money services, mobile health initiatives and targeted services for women and young people.
This year's event is an especially important one for Qatar, which will be the host nation in 2014. At the Qatar stand, hosted by Ooredoo, a number of key technologies are on display as well as demonstrations of initiatives to support digital literacy and enhanced communication access around the world.
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