Vodafone Qatar turns on network; full launch expected July/August

Vodafone Qatar has switched on its network, connecting the first 100 customers. According to Gulf Times, quoting CEO Grahame Maher, the remaining 900 customers selected through a special promotion on 15 February will be connected to the network in the next few days. The network is expected to go commercially live in either July or August. Vodafone will compete with sole existing operator Qatar Telecom (Qtel).