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Gulfnet revolutionizes the Internet market in Kuwait

Posted on: 16 November 2009

Gulfnet aims to offer the finest services at the lowest costs with ultimate instant control at your fingertips; free Internet for all.

 Gulfnet launched their ground breaking services during a press conference on Monday, November 16, 2009. The new services, which are available to residential Internet subscribers, represent a pivotal change in the local market, distinguishing Gulfnet from other information and communications technology companies.

 Wael Al-Sultan, General Manager of Gulfnet began the press conference by welcoming the attendees. He spoke briefly about Kuwaiti companies’ activities, praising their speedy progress and stunning development in all aspects in general and putting the spotlight on communication and information in particular.

 Al-Sultan indicated that Gulfnet is the leader in conveying these developments to its subscribers by always aiming to provide the latest services while maintaining exceptional competitive standards which the company earned through hard work and merit. 

 Al-Sultan made reference to the fact that there is a high level of competition amongst the Internet providing companies, with each one of them competing for a piece of the Internet pie; attempting to acquire the largest number of clients. Al-Sultan added that innovation and sole possession of exclusive services is what distinguishes Gulfnet from other companies. Gulfnet has taken into consideration the current financial crises and has designed residential plans that save time, effort and money to their clients.

 Al-Sultan confirmed that Gulfnet’s services, offered for the first time in Kuwait, will revolutionize the local residential Internet market as they caters to the subscriber’s need both in terms of speed and time of use. Gulfnet’s understanding of the financial difficulties is also reflected in their competitive pricing and their aim to spread technological awareness by providing services in accordance to needs. 

 Director of Sales and Marketing , Jolian Ibrahim, clarified that these new initiatives combine the clients interests and abilities to control their accounts in the method they see fit; depending on time of use, amount of downloads or financial situation. This, in turn, will put complete freedom of choice and ultimate control in the hands of Gulfnet subscribers allowing them to make the most cost efficient decisions when it comes to their Internet service.   

 “Our main purpose is not to acquire subscriptions for financial gains, it is however to spread awareness through the Internet and eradicate computer illiteracy,” Ibrahim said. He explained that this new undertaking functions on two key aspects. The first is providing free Internet services to all locals and expats in Kuwait. For that interested in benefiting from this offer, MOC clearance and copy of civil ID needs to be provided. The only cost will be of that of the modem that will be used.

Ibrahim continued that the second aspect, which is the main reason for the press conference, is Gulfnet’s devotion to providing services which allow the client ultimate control in regards of required speed, time use and cost without any monthly or yearly subscriptions. Furthermore, all these services will be offered on the Portal   

gulfnet.com.kw which adds convenience to control by offering the services safely and instantaneously online. 

 Gulfnet’s groundbreaking plans: 

 Gulfnet provides both NGN and DSL service for home use. A variety of flexible options are available to suit user requirements. Whatever your choice, getting connected is simple and easy. 

 1-Freedom Plan:

 Free Internet service at a speed of 64Kbps which allows the subscriber to purchase a booster at any time to increase the speed up to 24Mbps with a loading capacity of 1 or 3 GB. Upgrades can be made through the website in addition to buying boosters. Present monthly and yearly subscriber can recharge the freedom plan as needed.

 2- Volume Plan

 Volume Plans are tailored for heavy download users. With Volume Plans, you can access the Internet at an incredible high speed allowing you to cut down the time required to download large files. These plans will expire upon reaching the maximum download capacity (4GB, 10 GB, 18 GB) or after three months from usage, whichever comes first. Upon expiry of the Volume Plans package, your speed will instantly revert back to 64Kbps allowing you to select any plan you choose. Users can Top-Up from any of the available Volume Plans as long as the Volume Plans Package is valid.

 3- Time Plan

 With Time Plans packages, users have full control on when to turn on or off their plan, and depending on the number of hours purchased, the user can use the Time plan in a piecemeal fashion to spread the usage over a period of 3 months. Users can also Top-Up from any of the available Time Plans. Also, upon expiry of the Time Plan package, your speed will instantly revert back to 64Kbps allowing you to select any plan you choose or simply Top-Up again.



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