Qtel has begun the implementation of its programme to deploy Fibre to the Home (FTTH), which aims to connect residences in Qatar with high-speed fibre connections over the next three years.
The FTTH programme was announced in March, with the rollout commencing at the end of August. As part of the programme, Qtel has selected Huawei as its technology partner.
The programme is the largest infrastructure project of its kind ever carried out by Qtel. As part of the investment, existing copper connections will be replaced by high-speed fibre connections, and homes and businesses will be given direct connections.
The process will continue throughout the year and into 2012.
“This is an important strategic project for Qatar and for Qtel, which will make a major contribution to the knowledge-based economy, and open a new era of opportunity for people and businesses, commented Nasser Marafih, CEO of Qtel.
“We have chosen Huawei as a technology partner because we believe they will deliver the strongest solution, have a proven record in the Middle East, and they will also execute the implementation of the network with full sensitivity for the local community,” he added.
FTTH will deliver a range of new services, offering speeds of up to 100Mbps.
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Oh yeah! Finally in Qatar.
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