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Upto 8Mbps broadband now in Qatar - Nice!
From a Q-Tel release:
Broadband Internet users in Qatar can now enjoy a wider range of speeds and more competitive pricing than ever before, with the launch of two new speed plans for Qtel’s ADSL service.
Customers now have a wider choice of options when they choose to surf the Internet, with 4Mbps or 8Mbps now available for those who want to enjoy an even faster browsing experience.
The higher speeds will enable customers to download films, music and games faster and more easily. The enhanced speeds now available are among the many benefits delivered through Qtel’s major ADSL upgrade, which began on 1 April 2009 as part of Qtel’s ongoing ’Broadband Anywhere’ initiative.
The new 4Mbps speed is available for QR400 a month, with the 8Mbps plan costing QR600. Both new speeds are subject to technical feasibility.
As an added bonus, Qtel has reduced the cost of the standard 1Mbps and 2Mbps packages by QR100 each per month. This represents a 50 percent decrease in the monthly charge for 1Mbps customers and a 33 percent drop for 2Mbps customers.
In May this year, Qtel doubled the speed for all ADSL and Mozaic TV+ customers for free, as part of a series of enhancements to the company’s Broadband services.
Adel Al Mutawa, Executive Director, Group Communications, commented: “We are delighted to offer these new speed plans to customers who want an even faster browsing experience. Our top-end 8Mbps plan will make it easier and faster than ever for people to enjoy downloads and video streaming at anytime. We will continue to invest in the expansion of our Broadband network, to increase availability and to ensure that speeds will be able to keep pace with the growing demands of new applications.”
Existing ADSL customers can upgrade simply by calling 111 and new customers should visit any Qtel Shop to apply for service. Further information is available at Qtel’s website at www.qtel.com.qa
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exiledsaint said
600 QR a month not nice! ...600 QR a month not nice!
bleu said
Nice, I'll probably ...Nice, I'll probably subscribe after I come from vacation.
They don't say anything about the upload speed, currently 638k on a 4MBps... does it become 1.2M?
fishermanalex said
WooooooW 8mbps that is too ...WooooooW 8mbps that is too fast at least for me :)
fan_ni_sarap said
nice one. but if they will ...nice one. but if they will still give us THOMSON TG585 v7 it will become useless as this modem/router wont even last for 1 month. Qtel warranty for this is just one month. After that they are charging 200 for a replacement. So I end up bbuying from carrefour.
AthenaDawn said
Why? ...Why is internet so expensive in Doha? My U.S. 4mbps internet is $35... not even close to the QR400 Qtel charges.
bleu said
We are not as well-connected ...We are not as well-connected as the US. Yes it's expensive, but I won't compare US prices.
Arabian73 said
It doesn't worth it IMO ...You are only connected to Qtel network with 8 Mbps, but that doesn't mean you could reach this speed in reality.
Qtel isn't well connected to the internet via known NSPs in the EU, and the US, such as UUNet/MCI, AT&T, they are still sticked with pool teleglobe last time I checked.
NSP stands for Network Services Providers.
bleu said
Arabian, The 4MBps, allows ...Arabian,
The 4MBps, allows downloads at 380k, which is consistent with 4MBps.
I'd assume that 8MBps would allow at least 700k.
notnapster said
bleu, yes. That is right. ...bleu, yes. That is right. Else they wouldn't advertise an 8mbps connection.
The subject to technical feasibility, is the distance of your house/office to Q-Tel's RLU (Remote location unit). The RLU is usually a small one room unmanned concrete structure or a porta cabin. The maximum distance for an 8mbps is around 1-1.5km from the RLU. The longer the distance from the RLU, the lesser is the bandwidth offered.
Arabian73 said
bleu ok let's look at these facts. ...Please be aware it's not MBps but Mbps
- MB/s as megabytes per second
- Mbps as megabits per second
1 MB/s = 8 Mbps...
So a 8 Megabits per second internet line can download 1 Megabyte of data per second.
Beside, the upload speed should be 640 Kbps, to have reliable download speed of 8Mbps.
Now, let's say you could reach the 7Mbps download speed to _well_ connected sites to Qtel backbones.
Would you achieve the same result with sites not well connected to NSPs Qtel uses?
Please test your ADSL line now with different locations in the EU and the USA here, http://www.speedtest...
PS: these days Qtel connectivity to the internet is having too much hassles and issues, I hope it's temporary case.
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bleu said
yes, my numbers are Mbps, I ...yes, my numbers are Mbps, I jyst had the shift key pressed for too long :)
hamadaCZ said
some are still with 512 ...am still on 512k !!!
dondi823 said
good luck!!! last time i ...good luck!!!
last time i check qtels business culture still needs a lot of reshaping. their current company mantra is
"customer service, what customer service?".
try calling 111 and you will know what im talking about.
the lack of business competition did it. i just hope that when vodafone comes in they will shape up.
give the man a half of a fish, you'll feed him for a day. teach the man how to catch fish, be sure to let him sign a franchise clause."
anahmed said
Just to add ... ...The area feasibility for 4 MB is NOT more than 2000 m or 2 Km & for 8 MB is 0.8 Km or 800 m ONLY.
Never Ask for a SMILE..just GIVE it..
djdesi said
My internet bill is 400QR a ...My internet bill is 400QR a month which is like approx. 110 US $ a month. With this I get a 4Mbps download and around 50kbps upload :(
My seedbox (a dedicated server) bill is like 230 QR which is like 63 US $ with a 11Mbps down and 9Mbps upload approx, and now I am plainning to get a 1Gbps server just over 350-400 QR :)
Its sad, but its true and it kills me every time I pay my Qtel Bill for the internet :( and when I read Qtel's vision which is to be among Top 20 Telecommunications company by the year 2020. Even after having all this infrasturcture and finances at hand, we cannot enjoy cheap internet. I dont think that I will be upgrading to 8Mb package and pay 600 QR for a slow upload connection. Qtel should also think on having a DSL connection along with ADSL.. :) Upload speeds are important too and not just the download speeds.
Think Qtel ... plz think...
Regards,
DJ
renzon said
Checking with speedtest.net, ...Checking with speedtest.net, qtel's connection to the rest of the world averages 1.5mbps and we are all sharing this. So how can we get 2mbps or more? India and the Philippines have internet backbones of 2mbps, that's according to speedtest.net again.
newkidontheblock said
WTH! 600 QR for 8Mbps ...WTH! 600 QR for 8Mbps only?!!?
Im paying 1,200QR for my 2MBps account.
bleu said
renzon, 1.5Mbps is the ...renzon,
1.5Mbps is the average of all tests, you can get there by:
4000 people 512k
2000 people 1Mb
6000 people 2Mb
1000 people 4Mb
To an average of 1.54Mbps...
notnapster said
Qr 1200 for a 2MBps ?? That ...Qr 1200 for a 2MBps ?? That would make it a 16 mbps line? ???
If you are talking about a 2 mbps connection, umm, is it a business account ? Because the above quoted costs are for residential lines, not business.
noufal said
128Kpbs upload for 1Mbps download. ...Still there is a problem with upload speed -still it is 128Kpbs for 1Mbps download.
rMs_000 said
After they upgrade, i'm not ...After they upgrade, i'm not getting internet at my home at all ! :(
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tEaCh Me RuLeS, i'Ll TeAcH hOw To BrEaK iT ..
rMs..!!
OutCell said
I used to have this last ...I used to have this last year in the UK!
http://allyours.virg...
Up to 50Mb speed
Unlimited downloads1
PCguard Total security2 anti-virus, firewall & pop-up blocker
Free modem
Free wireless router3
Unlimited online storage
100 free photo prints each month
Unlimited weekend calls4 to UK landline numbers (with our Phone M package) - no need to keep your BT line
All that for 35-50 pounds - 50MB, YES 50MB! Now that's a deal..
garnet06ph said
HHWWWOOOOOWWW WHAT A ...HHWWWOOOOOWWW WHAT A DEAL!
wish we had that here....
"Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies."
Arabian73 said
Qtel should upgrade upload speed! ...The upload speed for 1Mbps doesn't make it at all.
The upload speed for 1Mbps should be 256Kbps at least!
bleu said
Arabian73, upgrade your ...Arabian73, upgrade your ADSL, and the upload speed would be higher...
Arabian73 said
No, Mr. bleu :P ...Since Qtel pumped the download speed, they should make the upload speed 256Kbps to sync with download speed.
I wont pay more than QR200 for internet services.