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Information:
The Qcell mobile phone company is the 4th GSM mobile phone service
provider to join the likes of Africell,
Comium and Gamcel. It was
issued a licence on the 14th August, 2008, by the Gambia's department
of communication.
Qcell commenced its cellular business activities on the 1st
of July, 2009. It was the pioneering provider of 3G+ GSM 900 & 2100
technology services to the Gambian public. The 3G+ GSM network is
available all over the country including the areas of Greater Banjul
(KSMD) Basse Santa Su, and Farafenni in the North Bank. 3G+ Edge
Internet Access enables users to gain fast browsing speeds over the
internet nationwide using a USB data card and SIM card allowing its
users to benefit from high fidelity video calls, and roaming voice
calls.
In addition Qcell offers VPN services to a variety of
customers such as NGOs, Embassies, Consulates and some of the
various ministries. Also, as an ISP, it delivers Broadband Internet
Services all over the Gambia through their WiMax Fixed Wireless
solution.
The Qcell
company
also sells a range of Nokia and Motorola cell phones at their shop in
Pipeline.
The
cellular firm is owned by a Gambian named Mr. Muhammed Jah who also
owns the
QuantumNet Group.
Update:
Qcell now
has the corporate fixed wireless Internet 4G WiMAX platform service
which enables their customers to browse at least
20MB. This computer & smartphone service is available in the
Greater Banjul areas of Fajara, Serrekunda, Kairaba Avenue, Brikama,
Brufut Heights, Latrikunda, Dippakunda, Kanifing, Old Jeshwang
and further afield in Batokunku, Sanyang Village, Barra Santa Su,
Amdalaye and up-river regions.
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