Qtel's mobile broadband subsidiary to facilitate access to Skype in Jordan and the Philippines
Amman, Jordan - wi-tribe announced today a commercial agreement with Skype to promote Skype and its related products over wi-tribe's networks in Jordan and the Philippines; two key markets for wi-tribe.
Under the agreement, wi-tribe a provider of wireless broadband Internet, will enable subscribers in the respective markets to easily download Skype software and connect with their family and friends.
"wi-tribe's collaboration with Skype is further proof of our commitment to finding innovative ways of delivering superior broadband experience to consumers. Through partnering with a world-class organization like Skype, we are further enhancing the value of the service that we provide to wi-tribe customers" said Sohail Qadri, wi-tribe Group CEO.
Skype had 145 million average monthly connected users for the three months ended 31 December 2010and according to TeleGeography in January 2011, Skype to Skype calling minutes in 2010 were equivalent to approximately20% of total global international PSTN and Skype-to-Skype calling minutes. With today's partnership announcement, more users in the Middle-Eastern and Asian regions will enjoy easy accessibility to popular Skype features such as free Skype-to-Skype calls, instant messaging, low cost calls to landlines and mobiles as well as the recently launched Group Video Calling.
"wi-tribe is a high performance wireless internet provider with a customer centric approach, much like Skype. We look forward to working with wi-tribe and support the growth of the internet ecosystem," said Russ Shaw, Vice President and General Manager for Mobile, Skype.
To kick off the partnership, Skype and wi-tribe will distribute Skype credit vouchers in the Philippines and in Jordan. These vouchers will enable customers to enjoy free calls to landlines and mobiles over Skype using the wi-tribe broadband network.
For more details, please visit www.wi-tribe.ph and www.wi-tribe.jo.
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About wi-tribe
wi-tribe Group is a cornerstone of Qtel's strategy to develop broadband services in emerging markets and bridge the digital divide. Established in 2007 in partnership with Clearwire a leading broadband services provider in USA and Abdul Rehman Al Turki Group of Companies, a leading conglomerate in Saudi Arabia, wi-tribe quickly acquired and launched broadband wireless services in Jordan and Pakistan, and later in Philippines in partnership with a leading industrial group. Today wi-tribe is recognized in its markets for quality of service, innovation and customer focus. wi-tribe's goal is to deliver a simple, reliable and quality broadband experience to its customers, enriching their lives, and connecting them to their communities, families and friends across the world.
About Skype
Skype is a communications platform provider whose purpose is to break down barriers to communication. With an Internet-connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video. At low cost, they can also call landlines or mobiles virtually anywhere in the world. Skype has recently introduced group video, allowing groups of more than two people to do things together whenever they're apart. Skype was founded in 2003 and is based in Luxembourg. Skype can be downloaded onto computers, mobile phones and other connected devices for free at www.skype.com.
You can get news and updates from Skype on its blog: blogs.skype.com Twitter: twitter.com/skype or Facebook: www.facebook.com/skype.
Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Skype is not a replacement for your traditional telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling.
Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
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