Ooredoo Global Services (OGS) has struck three partnerships that it claims will extend the reach and range of services on offer from its budding wholesale arm.
In a statement last week, the Qatar-based operator said it has signed agreements with PCCW Global, BICS, and the Sea-Me-We 5 consortium.
"Ooredoo Global Services continues to forge ahead with its strategy to become the premium partner for wholesale carriers looking for connectivity in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia," said Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, CEO of OGS.
OGS’ agreement with PCCW Global – the wholesale arm of Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) – will see the carriers interconnect their IPX infrastructure so that both companies can provide various IP services, such as VoIPX, video conferencing, and Ethernet, among others, to operators and multinational companies. OGS will also offer PCCW Global’s enterprise customers a raft of IPX and MPLS services to help them tap into Qatar’s commercial sector.
Meanwhile, the agreement with BICS will enable OGS to offer 4G data roaming services in more than 75 countries, including major markets in North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific, via the latter’s IPX platform.
In addition, OGS will manage the Sea-Me-We 5 submarine cable system’s landing stations in Qatar and Oman on behalf of parent company Ooredoo.
The partnerships are a significant step for Ooredoo, which officially launched OGS in May last year.
"With Ooredoo Global Services, we will be able to provide the highest level of management and support for carriers and customers looking to access these networks – and ensure incredible value for all," said Al Kubaisi.
