Asiacell Launches Its Smart Roamer Service
August 2009 – Asiacell - the largest private Iraqi company and the first and only mobile telecommunications company to provide coverage for all of Iraq – announced the launch of its Smart Roamer Service, which offers all Asiacell subscribers a cost-efficient and simple roaming experience that requires no additional registration procedures. Subscribers can now benefit from discounted rates for local calls as well as call back to Iraq and to other countries within the Smart Roamer Zone. The service also offers a fixed rate for receiving calls and sending SMSs within countries that fall under the Smart Roamer Zone.
The Smart Roamer Service was launched on the 20th of August 2009, and included a number of selected operators within the region that lie within the Smart Roamer Zone, including Etisalat in the United Arab Emirates, Orange in Jordan, Qtel in Qatar, Nawras in Oman, Wataniya in Kuwait, and Turkcell in Turkey.
Commenting on the launch of this service, Dr. Diar Ahmed, CEO of Asiacell, said: "The launch of the Smart Roamer Service at Asiacellis a testament to our commitment to delivering new and unique services that answer the communication needs of our customers, taking into consideration that over 1 million Iraqis currently live in neighboring countries such as Jordan and the Gulf. The service will simplify the way our subscribers communicate with their friends, colleagues and family members when they are travelling, making it an affordable and hassle-free experience that allows for frequent international calls at convenient rates. We are confident that the launch of this innovative service will not only be well received by all our customers, but will also be another deciding factor in attracting new customers to the Asiacell family."
He added: "We are proud of our partnership with a number of key operators within the region and we are confident that it will bring benefits to all those involved in this service. We are all driven by a common goal: striving to bring to our customers the newest and most innovative products and services at the most competitive prices and highest quality."
