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Qatar's Government Establishes Q.NBN to Accelerate Rollout of Nationwide Broadband Fiber to the Home(FTTH) Network
Newly Established Company to Build Qatar National Broadband Network
Q.NBN will provide fiber access to citizens and businesses across Qatar, achieving coverage targets in excess of 95 percent by 2015. The resulting high-speed broadband connectivity will enable the effective use of multimedia and communications applications that are central to developing Qatar's knowledge economy.
"The Qatar National Broadband Network represents a bold step forward in Qatar's drive to be a leading knowledge economy. Ubiquitous access to a high-speed network is essential to business development, economic growth, innovation and enhanced government services for our citizens. This network will do more than connect Qatar to the world; it will truly help enrich the lives of those who live here," said Dr. Hessa Al-Jaber, Secretary General, ictQATAR .
Q.NBN will focus solely on the deployment of a passive network infrastructure, efficiently leveraging existing and new infrastructure in Qatar. This government-led initiative was developed in consultation with existing network operators, Qtel and Vodafone, and will support the development of their broadband service offerings to government, enterprises, and consumers. The government support will help ensure rapid deployment and seamless access in a competitive manner.
Q.NBN is a fully independent company operating within the existing laws and under license conditions issued by ictQATAR .
ictQATAR is planning a range of initiatives to drive demand and uptake for broadband in the country. Among these initiatives is the fostering of a digital content ecosystem that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship including national digitization and cloud computing for government, enterprises and individuals. Also, ictQATAR is leading numerous ICT initiatives across the government and promoting ICT adoption in education, healthcare and businesses, as well as implementing programs to enhance e-skills and digital literacy in Qatar.
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ABOUT ictQATAR
The Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR)
connects people to the technologies that enrich their lives, drive economic development and inspire confidence in the future.
ictQATAR
is entrusted with two primary authorities: as the country's independent and fair regulator of the telecommunications market, and as the government body that nurtures innovative technologies to benefit those who live and work in Qatar. www.
ictQATAR
.qa
CONTACT
Communications Executive Director
Howaida Nadim
T: +974 44995323
F: +974 44995352
M +974 55873227
email: hnadim@ict.gov.qa
Outreach & Public Awareness Manager
Fathy Kassem
T: +974 44995343
F: +974 44995352
M: +974 55395730
email: fkassem@ict.gov.qa
© Press Release 2011
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