Ooredoo and Vodafone destroy GSM international calling in a final devastating blow

yussss
By yussss

So I received today a message from our dear friends at ooredoo stating an increase in the international calling rates by 50%. Yes, 50% increase on the calls rate. So it seems I won't be using that for a long while. Viber as been doing the trick very well and for free too.

By muhammad yasir siddiqui• 28 Oct 2013 17:53
muhammad yasir siddiqui

@britexpat: hmmm.... Agree with you...

By britexpat• 28 Oct 2013 17:38
Rating: 5/5
britexpat

What many people don't understand is that the international tariffs are set by bilateral agreements between countries. So, it is possible that the country you call has increased its tariff and the ooreedoo is reciprocating.

By Galinda• 28 Oct 2013 16:57
Rating: 3/5
Galinda

This is the world's richest country, we can afford a few extra riyals :-)

By muhammad yasir siddiqui• 28 Oct 2013 16:21
muhammad yasir siddiqui

OMG if its true I will be killed by paying Bills....

my average monthly international calls are around 75 to 80Hrs/month :(

By yussss• 28 Oct 2013 16:05
yussss

It is true, if you're a HALA user, you'll get the message soon.

By mossimo32001• 28 Oct 2013 15:53
Rating: 5/5
mossimo32001

i receive a message from Vodafone that they will increase the prepaid international calling rate from 66dhs to 99Dhs/min and local call from 49Dhs to 55Dhs/min starting Oct 29.

By Rainbow77• 28 Oct 2013 14:58
Rating: 2/5
Rainbow77

That's NOT TRUE dude. Refrain from spreading rumours.

By gerarra• 28 Oct 2013 13:44
gerarra

we need proof

By BOXBE16DOBARA• 28 Oct 2013 13:32
BOXBE16DOBARA

source pls

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