Muscat 24th June 2012: Etisalat and Omantel announced the signing of agreement that will allow both operators to expand their Global IP VPN footprint. The agreement which was inked last week at Omantel Headquarters in Muscat will enhance the connectivity options for corporate customers between the UAE and Oman.
The two leading telcos service providers joined forces to commence the installation of Etisalat's Global MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) node in Oman. The project once completed will enable Etisalat's customers to connect their offices on Etisalat's backbone between UAE and Oman networks. The agreement with Omantel will enable both companies to deliver greater coverage, seamless user experience and reliable technology to their respective customers.
Commenting at the signing ceremony, Abdulla Al Ahmed, Senior Vice President - Business at Etisalat, said, "Etisalat is delighted to announce the collaboration with Omantel in expanding our footprint of Global MPLS services. This will also help us capitalize on the strong and growing economic ties between Oman and the UAE to offer end-to-end connectivity solutions to corporate customers in both countries. Businesses can now rely on our mutual partnership to support their mission-critical applications through a seamless network for enhanced convenience and high quality of service standards."
"We are pleased to take our long-standing partnership with Etisalat to new heights by the signing of this new agreement. The agreement will enable our growing number of MPLS state-of-the-art service customers to connect with their offices in both countries benefitting from the strong and reliable fiber connectivity that links both countries and the international reach of both respective operators" said Sohail Qadir, Vice President - Omantel Wholesale Business.
The new agreement is the latest in a series of agreements that Omantel has recently signed with international operators and telecom firms. Benefiting from the unique geographical location of the Sultanate, Omantel is increasingly distinguishing itself as the regional hub of international submarine cables. Currently, Omantel has direct connectivity with seven cables and is expected to launch two more cables before the end of this year. Coupled by nation-wide local fiber network, this strong national and international connectivity ensures Omantel corporate customers best in class end-to-end solutions such as MPLS.
Etisalat has installed MPLS nodes in partnerships with multiple leading carriers worldwide including London (UK), Singapore, New York (USA), Alexandria (Egypt), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Karachi (Pakistan), Amsterdam (Netherland), Doha (Qatar) and Kuwait.
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About Etisalat:
Etisalat is a leading telecommunications corporation catering to consumers, businesses, international telecommunication companies, ISPs, content providers and mobile operators. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Etisalat is the largest telecommunications operator in the Middle East and North Africa region. Etisalat operates in 17 countries in Asia and Africa covering an area of 2 billion people. Etisalat has one of the highest credit ratings for a telecommunications corporation in the Americas, the Middle East and Africa and is the second highest rated telecom company globally on the Fitch rating scale and fourth highest on S&P and Moodys' rating. Etisalat is a major investor in Thuraya Telecommunications Company; a leading international mobile satellite service provider covers two-thirds of the planet. The corporation offers a variety of hi-tech complimentary services to the telecommunications industry including managerial and technical training, SIM card manufacturing, e-payment solutions, clearing house services, peering, voice and data transit, and submarine and land cable services. On 22 February 2012, Etisalat enabled UAE to achieve the second rank in the most fiber-optic connected nations globally, according to the latest statistics from research conducted by FFTH Council Europe.
About Omantel:
Omantel is considered one of the most prominent and competitive wholesale telecommunication providers in the Middle East region. In addition, it is one of the leading companies in the field of submarine cable networks and a key participant in several submarine cables as well with direct terrestrial links, which link Asia, Europe and America passing through the Middle East region, meeting the international capacity requirements of clients locally and internationally, thereby sustaining the Company's leading position among its competitors. Omantel's wholesale strategy is to be a carrier of carriers and to be the link between the East and the West for the region and beyond. Omantel is dealing with licensed national and international operators and service providers to facilitate and meet the requirements and needs of this customer segment, to provide them with the best suitable solutions and most innovative services. For more details on Omantel wholesale, visit www.omantel.om.
For further information, please contact:
Mohamed Al Salmi,
Manager Press & Media
Omantel
Tel: 00 968 24244658
Mobile: 00 968 99879879
Fax: 0096824240111
Email: mohamed.salmi@omantel.om
Website: www.omantel.om
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