Internet Activity

                     Internet-Qatar Qatar Public Telecommunications Corporation (Q-Tel) is the sole ISP (Internet Service Provider) in Qatar. Internet use in Qatar is growing especially in the business and government sector, as more agencies and companies develop a presence online.   Q-Tel offers web posting, web site development and access to individuals, businesses and government agencies.  The following are some of the prices that Q-tel charge for Internet access:

 
                  Internet Qatar Tarriffs and Services
                   1 US$ = 3.65 Qatar Riyal (QR)

                  Dial-up Access (Residential and Business)
 

Registration Fee (One time)	200 QR
Monthly Rental (Fixed)	50 QR
Charges Per minute	0.10  QR

 

                   Dedicated Access (All categories)
 

Registration Fee (One time)	1000  QR
Monthly Charges	8000  QR

                   Web Hosting Services
 

Monthly Rental    2MBs capacity	20   QR
Monthly Rental  20MBs capacity	200   QR

                      Government agencies and ministries are establishing a web presence in order to give Qatari citizens greater access to information.  VPN's are widely used, as well as intranets.

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