What Vodafone Qatar does

Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. is a publicly listed telecommunications operator on the Qatar Stock Exchange and a subsidiary of Vodafone Group, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Doha. The company is Qatar's second-largest mobile operator with approximately 2.2 million mobile customers, operating within a regulated duopoly alongside Ooredoo Qatar. Its core business spans postpaid and prepaid mobile services (Postpaid Plus, Ultimate Pro, Unlimited Plus tiers priced from QR 115 to QR 1,000 per month), GigaHome fixed-line broadband (fibre and 5G wireless), and an expanding enterprise portfolio under the GigaBusiness umbrella that includes Business Mobile, Business Broadband, IoT SIM, Business Talk, Dedicated APN, satellite connectivity, and managed ICT services.

The underlying technology stack is anchored by a 5G Standalone (SA) network commercially launched with Nokia in November 2025 — incorporating autonomous network orchestration and edge data centre fabric for dynamic network slicing. In November 2025, the company tested Super Uplink technology on a live 5G-Advanced network, achieving upload speeds above 600 Mbps. Strategic alliances with Microsoft (AI-powered IVR, AI-enabled Cybersecurity Operations Centre, next-generation voice service), Google Cloud via Meeza (multi-cloud, generative AI, analytics), and Hytera (mission-critical communications) extend the platform into AI, cloud, and critical-comms adjacencies. Digital onboarding (Instant SIM), the My Vodafone App, and an eShop provide fully digital customer journeys.

The business model is predominantly subscription-based recurring revenue from mobile and home internet plans, supplemented by device and hardware sales (smartphones, 5G Mi-Fi hotspots), usage-based roaming, and enterprise managed services. Distribution combines retail stores, eShop, the My Vodafone App, dedicated business consultants for enterprise clients, and partner channels. The customer base is split between individual consumers (primary) and business/enterprise customers (including government, public sector, education, public safety, healthcare, and construction verticals). Vodafone Qatar reported FY2025 revenue of QR 3.4 billion (8.1% YoY growth), net profit of QR 702 million (16.8% growth), and EBITDA exceeding QR 1.5 billion at a 43.7%+ margin, with the company announcing plans to become the first Qatar-listed operator to distribute quarterly dividends starting 2026.

Name

Vodafone Qatar

Legal name

Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C.

Website

https://vodafone.qa

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. is a publicly listed, Vodafone Group–backed telecom operator serving Qatar as the country's second-largest mobile provider with 2.2 million customers. It delivers mobile, home broadband, enterprise ICT, and IoT services over a newly launched 5G Standalone network, with growing AI, cloud, and critical-communications capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAE), Mobile Roaming & Interconnect Services (roaming hubs, IREG/TADIG, clearing) (HDAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Mobile telecommunications
• Home broadband internet
• Enterprise ICT services
• IoT connectivity
• 5G network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mobile Services (Postpaid & Prepaid): Recurring subscription revenue from postpaid plans and prepaid recharges. Postpaid plans include monthly subscriptions with data, voice, and SMS allowances. Prepaid services generate usage-based revenue through recharges and add-ons.
2. Home Internet (GigaHome): Fixed broadband services including fibre and wireless home internet plans, providing recurring subscription revenue from residential customers.
3. Enterprise/Business Solutions: ICT and connectivity services for businesses including mobile postpaid, corporate internet, IP VPN, IoT, satellite services, and managed services. Includes GigaBusiness services and Business Talk solutions.
4. Device and Hardware Sales: Sales of smartphones, tablets, 5G hotspots, and other devices through retail stores and eShop. Includes Apple devices, Samsung products, and ZTE devices.
5. Roaming Services: International roaming charges for customers traveling outside Qatar, including passport packs and roam-like-home offerings.
6. Value-Added Services: Additional services including multi-SIM,Call+, iPoints loyalty program, OSNtv, and various lifestyle passes and extras.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vodafone Qatar provides mobile telecommunications (postpaid and prepaid), home internet (GigaHome fibre and wireless), enterprise ICT and connectivity (Business Mobile, Business Broadband, GigaBusiness, IoT, satellite, dedicated APN, SMS Connect), and value-added services (roaming, OSNTV, iPoints loyalty). It also sells devices such as smartphones and 5G hotspots through retail stores and eShop, with the My Vodafone App enabling self-service account management.

Product overview

Vodafone Qatar operates as a telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of consumer and business services. The consumer offering centers on prepaid and postpaid mobile plans (The Ultimate Pro, Postpaid Plus, Unlimited Plus) and GigaHome fixed internet (fibre and wireless). The business portfolio includes Business Mobile Plans, Business Broadband, GigaBusiness Services (ICT solutions with Business Talk and security), IoT SIM Plans, and specialized services like Satellite and Dedicated APN. Supporting platforms include the My Vodafone App for self-service, iPoints loyalty rewards, and value-added services such as eSIM, Instant SIM, Multi-SIM, and roaming packages. The company also offers OSNTV television service over its fibre network. Technology initiatives include 5G Standalone network, Super Uplink technology, and AI-powered solutions developed in partnership with Microsoft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GigaHome: Home internet service offering fiber and 5G home connectivity solutions
• My Vodafone
• iPoints
• Call+
• GigaBusiness

Products and services

• GigaHome Home internet service offering fibre and wireless broadband plans with digital activation for residential customers, including streaming via OSNTV.
• Postpaid Mobile Plans Monthly postpaid mobile subscriptions including Ultimate Pro, Postpaid Plus, and Unlimited Plus with local/international data, voice, SMS, and lifestyle perks.
• Prepaid Mobile Services Prepaid mobile service with flexi recharges, combo packs, passport roaming packs, and social media data bundles for individual customers.
• Business Mobile Plans Business postpaid and unlimited mobile plans offering enhanced connectivity, flexibility, and value-added services for Qatar-based organizations.
• Business Broadband Fixed line internet for businesses including corporate internet, IP VPN, and ethernet VPN for secure multi-site connectivity.
• GigaBusiness Services Enterprise ICT portfolio combining connectivity with Business Talk, security licenses (Trend Micro, Microsoft), and managed services for SMEs and corporates.
• IoT SIM Plans IoT connectivity plans including IoT SIM and IoT Shared Pool for machine-to-machine communications across industry applications.
• Business Talk Business voice service providing SIP Trunking and fixed voice solutions integrated with Vodafone broadband for enterprise customers.
• Satellite Service Satellite connectivity services for areas outside traditional mobile network coverage and for enterprise backup requirements.
• SMS Connect Bulk SMS messaging service for businesses enabling mass communication and SMS advertising campaigns.
• Dedicated APN Private network connectivity solution providing a dedicated access point name for enterprise-grade security and connectivity.
• International Roaming International roaming service with Passport Packs, GCC roaming, and daily roaming options for travelers leaving Qatar.
• OSNTV Television service delivered over Vodafone fibre with channels, video-on-demand, catch-up, and restart functionality on OSN TV set-top boxes.
• My Vodafone App Mobile self-service application for bill payment, recharge, plan management, multi-SIM control, biometric login, and iPoints rewards.
• iPoints Loyalty Program Loyalty programme enabling customers to earn points on spending, convertible to Avios miles or redeemable for exclusive lifestyle offers.
• Vodafone Passes Lifestyle benefit bundles providing exclusive offers across dining, entertainment, and shopping categories.
• ZTE U30 Pro 5G Mobile Hotspot Portable 5G hotspot device supporting up to 16 simultaneous connections with 12 hours battery life and dual-band Wi-Fi 6, sold at QR499 one-time.
• 5G Standalone Network Service Commercial 5G Standalone network service leveraging Nokia autonomous networking and edge data centre fabric for dynamic network slices with ultra-low latency.
• Super Uplink 5G-Advanced Service 5G-Advanced uplink enhancement delivering 600+ Mbps upload speeds with near 50% uplink performance improvement for consumer and industrial applications.
• Microsoft AI-Powered Customer and Security Solutions AI-powered IVR system, next-generation voice service, and AI-enabled Cybersecurity Operations Centre delivered with Microsoft to enhance customer service and security.
• Instant SIM Digital Onboarding Service Fully digital SIM activation service enabling customers to activate connectivity and mobile wallet remotely with sub-minute identity verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network speeds: 600+ Mbps upload speeds achieved with Super Uplink technology on 5G-Advanced network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Vodafone Qatar collaborated with UDST to host a two-day Infrastructure Intelligence Hackathon for engineering students, focusing on smart energy, telecommunications, 5G, AI, and IoT solutions. Ten teams of 3-4 students developed prototype-based solutions addressing future infrastructure challenges, with QAR 15,000 in prizes awarded across five categories. Initiative positioned as part of Qatar's digital transformation journey.
• eCLUTCH (powered by iKOMG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 May 2026Vodafone Qatar partnered with eCLUTCH hybrid esports platform, making Vodafone one of the telecom operators distributing esports content across its markets. Platform offers over 3,000 hours of live esports content annually through this distribution partnership.
• Qatar Development Bank (QDB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Vodafone Qatar and QDB signed MoU at Web Summit Qatar 2026 to collaborate on supporting startups and SMEs through digital transformation initiatives, enterprise solutions, and joint market initiatives. Establishes commercial framework for bundled enterprise offerings combining connectivity and digital solutions.
• MeezacoreTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2025Vodafone Qatar and Meeza signed strategic agreement to accelerate digital transformation using Google Cloud technology. Collaboration improves multi-cloud capabilities and enables innovations such as automation, analytics, and generative AI.
• HyteracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Vodafone Qatar and Hytera signed MoU at Mobile World Congress Doha 2025 to formalize and deepen existing partnership for advancing critical communications services. Leverages Vodafone Qatar's network capabilities with Hytera's global expertise in professional communications to serve sectors including public safety, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and construction.
• Ooredoo QatarcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 November 2025Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar launched new network fraud-prevention technologies at MWC25 Doha, including APIs for number verification and SIM swap detection, to combat digital fraud. Initiative aligned with GSMA Open Gateway programme.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2025Vodafone Qatar, in collaboration with Microsoft, launched advanced AI-driven solutions including AI-powered IVR system, next-generation voice service, and AI-enabled Cybersecurity Operations Centre to improve connectivity, cybersecurity, and customer service.
• iFLYTEK and DVTTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Vodafone Qatar signed MoU with iFLYTEK and DVTT with high-level executives from all three organizations attending the signing event, indicating collaboration in AI/speech technology or related digital solutions.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 25 November 2025Vodafone Qatar announced launch of 5G Standalone network in partnership with Nokia at MWC Doha 2025, showcasing use cases including immersive video applications and Data Center Fabric. 5G SA network incorporates Nokia's autonomous network solutions and edge data centre fabric.
• Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025CRA launched Qatar's 6G Testbed Platform involving partnerships with Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar. Platform aims to test advanced wireless technologies including AI, edge computing, and IoT in Qatar, with initial trials scheduled.
• Barzan University CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Vodafone Qatar signed MoU with Barzan University College (in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology) to advance ICT services and promote digital literacy. Aims to leverage Vodafone's ICT capabilities to enhance educational outcomes and support Qatar's Vision 2030.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Ooredoo Qatar: Qatar's dominant mobile and fixed telecom operator, directly competing with Vodafone Qatar in mobile postpaid/prepaid, home internet, and enterprise ICT. Joint partner in CRA's 6G Testbed and GSMA fraud-prevention APIs.

Broad incumbents

• Zain Group: Middle East mobile operator with consumer mobile, data, and enterprise ICT offerings across multiple MENA markets; relevant comparable for capex-heavy 5G modernization and digital services strategy pursued by Vodafone Qatar.
• Saudi Telecom Company (stc): Saudi-based telecom group providing mobile, broadband, cloud, and enterprise ICT across MENA; relevant peer for large-scale 5G/IoT/enterprise diversification and partnership-driven digital services model.
• Ooredoo Group: Regional telecom incumbent operating mobile, broadband, and ICT across MENA; comparable business model of consumer + enterprise + wholesale across multiple markets versus Vodafone Qatar's single-country footprint.
• Vodafone Group: Parent company of Vodafone Qatar; relevant peer for technology roadmap (5G, IoT, Vodafone Business), brand strategy, and capital allocation framework that directly shapes Vodafone Qatar's go-to-market.
• Etisalat (e&): UAE-based regional telecom incumbent offering mobile, fixed, enterprise cloud, and ICT services; comparable for 5G leadership, enterprise ICT diversification, and government-aligned digital transformation plays.

Regional players

• Mobily (Etihad Etisalat): Saudi #2 mobile operator with consumer mobile, fixed broadband, enterprise ICT, and data center offerings; relevant regional comparable for #2 challenger dynamics and enterprise diversification strategy.
• du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): UAE's second mobile operator competing against Etisalat; comparable as a #2 challenger operator in a Gulf duopoly, similar in market position to Vodafone Qatar versus Ooredoo.
• Batelco (Beyon Group): Bahrain-headquartered telecom providing mobile, fixed, enterprise, and ICT services; comparable mid-sized Gulf telecom with consumer + enterprise mix and digital transformation focus.

Others

• Hytera: Critical communications and private network vendor with whom Vodafone Qatar signed an MoU at MWC Doha 2025; relevant adjacent player in mission-critical LTE/5G for public safety and utilities verticals that Vodafone Qatar is targeting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VodafoneQatar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VodafoneQatar
• Facebookfacebook.com/VodafoneQatar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vodafoneqatar
• Instagraminstagram.com/vodafoneqatar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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