Zain SA launches high speed data transfer internet service in Saudi market

Zain announced the launch of high speed “data transfer” internet service on its private advanced network which supports third generation technologies and broadband service in the Kingdom.

The Company said that it provides the new service in the Saudi market through the most advanced international equipment designed for this purpose and at very competitive prices.  Zain launched the Internet Key Modem E 180, which is characterized by its high performance, modern design and huge size.  The Company is also keen to launch subscription packages to suit the varying levels of usage among its subscribers.

Dr. Saed Al-Barak, Zain CEO, confirmed that the launch of high speed internet service in the Kingdom comes as a result of Zain’s efforts to provide its esteemed subscribers with all the latest applications and technical solutions in the world of communications, indicating that the service of high speed data transfer has become one of the main uses of any individual to fulfill one’s scientific, practical and leisurely needs.

Al-Barak reaffirmed that Zain Company is on a steady and speedy path towards achieving the highest levels of uniqueness and leisure for its esteemed subscribers whereby its services are launched with quality and prices at a par with competitive averages in the Saudi market.

Zain CEO expects that high speed internet will witness a hugely positive response from its subscribers in the Kingdom due to the service being loaded with up to date specifications and high performance based on the best and most detailed standards.

Engineer Ismail Fikri, Zain operational CEO also added: Through the data transfer service, Zain’s subscribers in the Kingdom will enjoy access to the internet, browse websites and view email anywhere through the laptop or PC with very high speeds which saves time and effort for consumers.

Fikri clarified Zain’s policy of providing several options at the best prices for its subscribers in the Saudi market, which is considered the largest internet user market in the region.  It launched a variety of three subscription packages: the first is the Classic bundle of 1 megabyte data size at 100 Riyals per month; the second package is the Plus bundle of 5 gigabytes data size at 200 Riyals per month; and the third package, Open,  is the unlimited usage bundle at 350 Riyals per month.  He further indicated that Zain consolidated its new service by providing its subscribers with any of the packages with a free data chip.

23/06/2009