24 March 2015
Company offers Netgear Hotspot and Smart Cradle devices with flexible packages

Kuwait - Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced the launch of the new NETGEAR LTE-A compatible Hotspot device and Smart Cradle exclusively in Kuwait in collaboration with NETGEAR.

Today, Zain launches the latest and most innovative 4G LTE-A compatible Internet devices from NETGEAR, a global leader in computer networking hardware, to offer its customers an unparalleled Internet experience on its nationwide network.

The new NETGEAR Hotspot and Smart Cradle are considered the latest and most advanced Internet connectivity devices in the market, and once both devices are combined, customers will enjoy a top-of-the-line Internet experience wherever they are.

Zain's strategic partnership with NETGEAR comes in line with its overall corporate strategy to offer the latest technological solutions to its customers, who represent the biggest customer base in the country. The company is keen on providing a superior telecommunications experience to further affirm its leadership position in the market.     

Omar Saud Al Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Zain Kuwait, said: "At Zain, we are constantly looking to innovate our technologies and the services we provide. The NETGEAR devices are a great addition to our Internet devices portfolio which we are offering to our mobile broadband customers, with top of the line features and premium design."

Jim Kirkpatrick, senior vice president of LTE Products at NETGEAR, said: "We're very excited that Zain has chosen NETGEAR as a partner in Kuwait, and that it is the first service provider in the region to introduce our advanced 6 LTE mobile hotspot to its customers. Customers will enjoy its ease of use and robust features plus enhanced speed and range."

The NETGEAR Smart Cradle enables customers to transform their NETGEAR Hotspot device into a powerful extended network by combining the benefits of a router and a Wi-Fi signal booster. Users will be able to combine the 4G LTE benefits and maximize the power of their mobile Wi-Fi network and get boosted range with extra performance. Additionally, the device connects up to 20 Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously, and features 4 Ethernet ports for full hub capability with a USB port to recharge hotspot devices and share files.

The new devices come with a complimentary application called "NETGEAR Genie App" to conveniently monitor, manage and configure the devices and network from a computer, tablet or smartphone. The application can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play Store, and the Windows Store.

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