Qtel ‘Smart’ offer sets record

Qtel has become the “first service provider in the world” to offer the all-new AC-enabled Linksys Smart Wi-Fi products to select customers. The new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video Pro (model EA6500), seamlessly connects devices such as smart TVs, Blu-ray players and games consoles at gigabit speed, wirelessly, using the complementary Linksys AC Universal Media Connector (model WUMC710). The new router can reach speeds that are approximately three times faster than existing 802.11n models, and offers better range and reliability. Qtel Fibre and the new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router are a perfect match, the company said in a release yesterday. Customers can take control of their home entertainment system from anywhere anytime and easily share video-on-demand, music and video games with their friends at the fastest-ever speeds. Qtel chief operating officer Waleed Mohamed al-Sayed said, “Qtel has worked hard to ensure we are the first service provider in the world to offer this new solution to our customers. With improved range and the capacity to reach gigabit speeds over Wi-Fi, we will be able to roll-out richer and more agile video services to our customers. Our investment in a nationwide Qtel Fibre network positions Qatar at the forefront of these new and exciting developments.” Both the router and universal media connector are due to be made available for Qtel Fibre customers in the coming weeks. Qtel Fibre is the country’s fastest home broadband connection, providing ultrafast Internet and next-generation Mozaic TV services. Qtel is rolling out Qtel Fibre across the country. Already more than 36,000 customers are using the service, and Qtel has installed fibre to include 131,000 homes for later activation. Cisco Home Networking Unit vice president and general manager Brett Wingo said, “The new AC-powered Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router is designed to meet the explosive increase in video consumption and the rapid increase of Wi-Fi enabled devices in the home.  With this new model, in partnership with Qtel, we have combined top of the line performance with unmatched usability and intelligence to help consumers get a better experience in the home. It is the ideal Wi-Fi solution for consumer to pair with an extremely fast broadband connection like Qtel Fibre.”