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Ooredoo and UDC offer public Wi-Fi on The Pearl-Qatar

Published: 21 Feb 2017 - 06:34 pm | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 11:25 am
Peninsula

The Peninsula

Doha: Ooredoo and UDC have today announced the launch of an incredible public Wi-Fi solution on The Pearl-Qatar, which will enable visitors and shoppers to enjoy an incredible data experience at the unique and innovative urban development. 

The Cisco-based Ooredoo Supernet solution, which can be accessed by anybody with a compatible device, delivers incredible internet speeds and a smooth browsing experience. 

Full coverage is already live across the Island’s three retail hubs, namely Porto Arabia, Medina Centrale and Qanat Quartier.  

By facilitating the deployment of Internet access points across the island, Ooredoo has brought the award-winning power and performance of the Ooredoo Supernet to The Pearl-Qatar so that people can enjoy the Internet wherever they are. 

Ibrahim Jassim Al Othman-UDC President and CEO and Waleed Al-Sayed-CEO-Ooredoo Qatar

Waleed Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Ooredoo is focused on delivering the best data experience for our customers across Qatar by providing the most-advanced networks and the most convenient access wherever they are. This far-reaching agreement with UDC shows that companies in Qatar are increasingly deploying advanced technology to improve people’s lives, and we’re very proud to be working with UDC on this landmark public Wi-Fi project.” 

Ibrahim Jassim Al Othman, UDC President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our vision for The Pearl-Qatar is to provide an incredible family-friendly atmosphere for visitors across the island, and superfast, reliable, affordable Internet plays a role in that. When people shop, eat out or arrange to meet friends on The Pearl-Qatar, they can now access the Ooredoo Supernet to choose where they want to go and find out about new events taking place in this exciting community.” 

The state-of-the-art Wi-Fi solution has been designed to provide a superior customer experience for The Pearl-Qatar’s distinguished guests, and is the latest in a series of innovations designed to ensure that the urban development remains one of the most desirable destinations in Qatar.