mtc touch celebrates Christmas with the children 

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator and Zain affiliate in Lebanon, celebrated Christmas during a week of festivities. Going in line with its corporate social responsibility strategy and far beyond mere business development, the company stood up to its active social role by holding events for the children and the elderly.

mtc touch 4th public auction on platinum numbers raises USD 835,750 
Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Telecommunications

In collaboration with the Ministry of Telecommunications, mtc touch - the leading mobile telecommunications operator and Zain’s affiliate in Lebanon - organized its fourth public auction on platinum numbers on Monday 19th December 2011, at Habtoor Grand Hotel.

Mtc touch announces a customer compensation plan 
Drawn up in collaboration with the Ministry of Telecommunications

Further to the announcement by the Minister of Telecommunications, Nicolas Sehnaoui, concerning compensating all customers who encountered problems with their mobile phone service in November, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, has drawn up a compensation package for its loyal customers that commenced on December 9, 2011.

mtc touch reinforces its social media presence to further serve its customers
Providing swift and instant communication through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

In line with its strategy to increase customer engagement, mtc touch, the leading mobile operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, has reinforced its presence on the major social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

mtc touch officially launches 3.9G HSPA+ services in Lebanon
Service to cover all Lebanese territories by beginning of 2012

The minister of telecommunications Nicolas Sehnaoui has underlined its commitment “to development and growth moved by the strong will to score achievements and reflected in the uplifting of the telecommunication network in Lebanon to meet the highest international standards through the launching of the 3.9G and the fiber optics”. Minister Sehnaoui statement came during a press conference held by mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, to officially unveil its 3.9G HSPA+ services at the Phoencia Intercontinental Hotel. 

mtc touch starts applying reduced BlackBerry service rates. Monthly subscription decreased from US$40 to US$27 while the consumption doubled to 200MB.

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, has started applying the BlackBerry Service reduced tariffs as announced by the Ministry of Telecommunications, as of October 1st, 2011.

mtc touch donates schoolbags to needy children during Ramadan

For the fourth year running, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, will, as part of its Ramadan activities, donate schoolbags to needy children belonging to local charitable associations across Lebanon. This initiative is part of the company’s wider corporate social responsibility program.

mtc touch provides customers with magic recharge service through 95% of ATMs

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, expanded the service of magic recharge through ATM to 95% of the Automated Teller Machines - ATMs network (over 1100 ATM) available in Lebanon.

Introducing Start, Smart and Super!

Start, Smart and Super have joined Magic, taking to four the number of pre-paid lines offered by mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate. The new, rechargeable 30-day lines will be available as of June 15th at reduced prices and various recharge options.

Zain sponsors the 10th Arab Telecom and Internet Forum (ATIF) in Beirut
 
Zain, the leading mobile network operator in the Middle East, is proud to announce that it is the platinum sponsor of the 10th Arab Telecom and Internet Forum (ATIF), due to be held in Beirut from June 2 to 3. Organized by Al Iktissad Wal Aamal Group, the event is a prelude to the forthcoming launch of 3.9G services by Zain’s Lebanese affiliate, mtc touch.

Protecting customer privacy: mtc touch awarded ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management System
First telecom operator in Lebanon to attain such accreditation

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, was recently awarded the ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management System – ISMS, after a rigorous examination by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) international, the latter being an independent certification body specialized in auditing corporate business and security systems. The ISO 27001 standard is the most popular and highest security standard used worldwide to assess security control.

Lebanon's mtc touch demonstrates forthcoming hi-speed internet 3.9G HSPA+ services

mtc touch celebrates Mother’s Day with media mums

mtc touch wins Pikasso D’Or for best unipole campaign for its Roaming Service

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, stands once again at the forefront of the mobile telecom scene. The operator of choice recently won the Pikasso D’Or of the best unipole campaign - Prix Unipole - for the Roaming service, artwork created by M&C Saatchi, Levant.

Zain renews its commitment to Lebanon
mtc touch to manage network for one more year

Zain Group recently signed an agreement with the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunication to manage the mtc touch network on behalf of the Lebanese government for another year starting February 1st, 2011. This coincides with the company’s expansion plans in upgrading the network to a high-speed 3G HSPA+ network by the end of 2011, supporting the ever increasing demand for faster data services.

mtc touch launches the “Friends and Family” service

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication operator and ZAIN affiliate in Lebanon, kicked off the year 2011 with the launching of the new “Friends and Family” service for its “magic” prepaid customers.

“Samme3ni” ring back tone service exclusively by mtc touch 

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication operator and Zain affiliate in Lebanon, launched the exclusive “Samme3ni” ring back tone service, enabling its customers to surprise their callers with a song, a joke or a poem chosen from a wide variety of tones. The service is available for “touch” postpaid and “magic” prepaid lines customers.

mtc touch celebrates Christmas with the young and elderly

mtc touch “Alf Layleh Wa Layleh' Ramadan promotion winner receives award worth $21,000 of free calls

mtc touch, the leading mobile operator and Zain affiliate in Lebanon, awarded Mr. Nasser Fayez Hakim, the “Alf Layleh Wa Layleh” Ramadan promotion grand prize worth $21,000.

mtc touch donates school bags and supplies to needy children during the month of Ramadan

mtc touch to apply new off peak tariffs starting September 1 service

mtc touch, the leading Lebanese mobile network provider and ZAIN Group affiliate, announced the introduction of a new series of mobile numbers starting with the code 76 for both “magic” prepaid and “touch” postpaid lines.

With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, mtc touch, the leading Lebanese mobile network provider and ZAIN group affiliate, has launched “Alf Layleh wa Layleh”, a promotion for its prepaid magic customers.

In line with its support for education and youth activities, mtc touch, the leading Lebanese mobile network provider and ZAIN Group affiliate, sponsored the 6^th RaMSiS Summer School under the theme of “Next Generation Mobile Communications: Chipset Design and Applications”.

mtc touch donates US$20,000 as a contribution to equip the “Centre Medico-Social” of Ghadir-Jounieh

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain Group affiliate, has donated US$20,000 to buy medical equipment for the “Centre Medico-Social” of Saint Lourdes Healthcare Centre in Ghadir-Jounieh.

Congratulations to all the winners

Keep track of the World Cup progress with mtc touch

mtc touch expands its Certified Outlets network to 22 outlets for a better customer service

mtc touch supports the activities of Al Younbouh and the Lebanese Autism Society

mtc touch offers new international services

mtc touch provides prepaid ‘magic’ customers with the BlackBerry Internet Service 

mtc touch provides online provisioning service to postpaid customers to self configure their services

mtc touch customers enter the digital world of music and entertainment with the new and exclusive “mtc touch Create” service

mtc touch expands its Certified Outlets network to 15 outlets for a better customer service

mtc touch, the leading mobile operator in Lebanon and ZAIN affiliate, announced the expansion of its Certified Outlets’ network, to include 15 outlets in  addition to the company’s headquarters at Charles El Helou and its 5 regional service centers.

Prepaid mtc touch customers benefit from a variety of means of recharge

mtc touch organizes Christmas week of festivities

With the advent of Christmas, mtc touch, the leading mobile operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, organized a week of social activities with several associations that gathered mtc touch family with different members of the big Lebanese family

Postpaid mtc touch customers can now recharge and extend validity of prepaid magic lines

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, has launched a new “Postpaid to Prepaid Recharge” service. By sending a SMS from a postpaid line, customers have an option to add 10, 20 or 30 day validity to a prepaid magic line. The SMS does not incur any additional cost except the value of the transferred credit.

mtc touch and EMS hold the “BlackBerry Beyond E-mail” seminar

MUCH MORE FOR MUCH LESS

mtc touch BlackBerry usage limits increased by 400% from 20mb to 100mb, monthly subscription fees decrease by 11%

mtc touch, the leading mobile operator in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, has given a boost to its BlackBerry service by announcing a 400% increase in the service’s usage limits and an 11% decrease on its monthly subscription fees.

mtc touch donates one bus and 25,000 USD for orphanage

mtc touch third auction on platinum numbers raises over US$ 1.68 million

mtc touch launches new certified outlets for a better customer service

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, announced the end of phase one of its expansion plan that will lead to a bigger network of certified outlets to complement the company’s Charles Helou headquarters and its five regional service centers.

mtc touch organizes a week of iftars for the children

With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company and ZAIN affiliate, organized a week of Ramadan Iftars for children at the Rotana Hotel, Hazmieh, from the 7^th till the 11^th of September 2009.

mtc touch’s second public auction on platinum mobile numbers reaps half a million dollars

Zain Group donates US$100,000 to Lebanon’s green environmental campaign: ‘Akhdar Dayem’ - Funds to assist the purchase of 50 firefighters 4x4 trucks destined to prevent from forest fires

Zain Group, the parent company of mtc touch, has donated UD$100,000 to ‘Akhdar Dayem’, the Lebanese environmental campaign to preserve the nation’s green spaces, launched by the Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities in collaboration with the economic committees and the civil society.

mtc touch offers additional reductions reaching 60% and provides the CLIR service for prepaid customers

mtc touch provides mobile internet for prepaid magic customers

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company in Lebanon and ZAIN affiliate, has recently launched the mobile internet service for all prepaid “magic” customers, as part of its strategy aiming to provide clients with every possible mean of communication.

Mtc touch builds 150 new sites, upgrades existing ones; Customers to enjoy an improved quality of service

Announcing the readiness of its network to service 1.2 million customers

mtc touch offers new privileges to prepaid lines customers

mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company in Lebanon and ZAIN affiliate, revealed today new privileges that can benefit actual and potential prepaid “magic” line holders. The latter comes in parallel with newly announced tariffs’ reductions relevant to these lines.

A new premiere: mtc touch gives customers the freedom to select and book their mobile number online

For the first time in Lebanon, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company and ZAIN affiliate, has given all customers the freedom to select and book the number of their postpaid “touch” line or prepaid “magic” line. They just have to access the company’s website, www.mtctouch.com.lb, go through the list of available numbers in the “Book Your Number” section, and select a number. Once chosen, the customer has three days to pass by the company to purchase the reserved line from the time of booking it online.

mtc touch celebrates mother’s and child’s days: Company awards 20 scholarships to the SOS Children’s Village of Sferai

mtc touch, the leading telecommunication operator in Lebanon and ZAIN affiliate, celebrated Mother’s Day at the Metropolitan Palace Hotel, gathering in a yearly rendezvous, mothers of mtc touch and the media to honor their fellow mothers of SOS Children’s Villages.

Across the years, SOS mothers have indeed proven to be worthy of appreciation as they have willingly dedicated their lives to raising their own children as well as those of the SOS Children’s Villages all over Lebanon, from which around 2,000 children benefit through the Family Support Program.

In parallel with the mobile tariffs’ reduction, mtc touch offers new privileges for “touch” customers

In line with the recent decision taken by the Council of Ministers and in compliance with full client satisfaction, mtc touch, the leading mobile operator in Lebanon and ZAIN affiliate, announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan as of March 1^st, according to which it has reduced mobile tariffs and offers its customers new privileges. The plan will firstly benefit to all current and new postpaid “touch” customers.

mtc touch introduces the 71 series, a whole new range of mobile number

mtc touch, the leading telecom operator in Lebanon and ZAIN affiliate, announced the introduction of a new and exclusive series of mobile numbers starting with the code 71. The announcement came in parallel to the Ministry of Telecommunications’ and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority decision enabling mtc touch with more mobile lines, starting with the code 71 for both “magic” prepaid and “touch” postpaid lines, to be available at all mtc touch service centers and points of sale.

mtc touch "highly commended "for its efforts in preserving the environment

mtc touch, the leading telecom company in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, was highly commended during the “2008 Green Awards for Creativity in Sustainability” ceremony for the Best Green International Campaign” on its “Live Green” campaign. The latter aimed at motivating the company’s employees and customers to think and live green. mtc touch was also one of five shortlisted companies nominated during the “GSMA Asia Mobile Award 2008” ceremony for the “Green Mobile Award”.

mtc touch, EMS and RIM launch the BlackBerry solution in Lebanon                     

mtc touch - a Zain group subsidiary -, EMS, and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced today the launch of the BlackBerry® solution in Lebanon for all corporate and individual customers holding "touch" postpaid lines. The announcement came during a press conference held at the Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel under the high patronage of the Minister of Telecommunications, Engineer Gebran Bassil, with the support of the Embassy of Canada in Lebanon. Among the attendees were HE Mr Martial Pagé, the Ambassador of Canada in Lebanon, in addition to several officials and key media figures.

mtc touch breaks a new dawn for technology in Lebanon: EDGE made available all over Lebanon

mtc touch which is a Zain affiliate, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications, announced today, the launching of the revolutionary EDGE technology, covering all Lebanon. The announcement came during a joint press conference held at the Movenpick Hotel under the high patronage and the presence of the Minister of Telecommunications Engineer Gebran Bassil.

mtc touch provides “Postpaid SMS Roaming” by default for touch customers

mtc touch, the leading telecommunication company in Lebanon and Zain affiliate, has announced the recent launch of the anticipated “Postpaid SMS Roaming” service made available by default to all “touch” postpaid lines holders, with no need for any deposits, subscription or activation fees. Accordingly, the customer will only be charged for the SMS sent as per the visited operator’s SMS pricing scheme.

mtc touch successfully launches the e-auction service

First mobile number sold online for 17,000 USD

Credit Transfer exceeds $10M per month

mtc touch, the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in Lebanon and part of Zain Group, revealed that the total value of transferred credit to ‘magic’ prepaid lines via the Credit Transfer service has exceeded $100 million in less than two years since its introduction in December 2006.

A premier in Lebanon: mtc touch hosted a live mobile auction on platinum numbers. 33 lines sold for $ 2,516,000!!!

Under the high patronage of Telecom Minister Gebran Bassil, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company, held the first live mobile auction on platinum numbers in Lebanon at the Movenpick Hotel, Beirut.

mtc touch holds its annual media iftar in the presence of the Minister of Telecommunication Gebran Bassil

mtc touch distributes 4,000 school bags for a fresh start and a happy Ramadan!

With the advent of the holy month of ramadan and the start of the school year 2008-2009, mtc touch, the leading telecom company in lebanon and Zain affiliate, has launched a wide social endorsement campaign targeting eight lebanese community associations. The initiative consists of distributing school bags and stationary to 4,000 underprivileged children in Beirut, the south, the north and the Bekaa valley.  

mtc touch and Bank Audi support the Lebanese cinema by sponsoring the Lebanese Film Festival

As part of their support for cultural activities in Lebanon, mtc touch, the leader in mobile telecommunications and part of Zain Group, and Bank Audi sal – Audi Saradar Group, the leading bank with regional expansion - sponsored the Lebanese Film Festival, organized by “.. né.à Beyouth” from 21 to 26 August 2008 .

Telecommunications Minister Mr. Gebran Bassil attends mtc touch 4^th anniversary media luncheon.
mtc touch, the leading telecom company in Lebanon, chose to celebrate its 4^th anniversary by holding a luncheon at the Phoenicia Intercontinental Beirut, to honor the media. Amongst the attendees were Telecommunications Minister, Mr. Gebran Bassil as well as Mr. Melhem Karam, the President of the Editors Syndicate and Mr. Elias Aoun, representing Mr. Mohammed Baalbaki, President of the Press Syndicate.

mtc touch sponsors Byblos International Festival 2008: 
Mobile telecommunication leader mtc touch, proudly sponsors the awaited ninth edition of the Byblos International Festival 2008, a series of exquisite concerts and musical shows extending from Tuesday 8 July till Thursday 24 August 2008.

mtc touch celebrates mother’s day By honoring media figures:
To celebrate mother’s day, leading mobile telecommunication company in Lebanon mtc touch, decided to honor mothers working in the media sector by gathering them for a special mother’s day luncheon at Phoenicia Intercontinental, Beirut last Wednesday, March 19th, 2008.

mtc touch supports Al Younbouh for the third consecutive year:
For the third consecutive year, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecommunication company in Lebanon, affiliated with Zain group, participated in the annual event "Walk with Al Younbouh" organized by center Al Younbouh at Fouad Chehab Stadium in Jounieh last Sunday, May 18

mtc touch renews its commitment towards the Lebanese Human Capital by participating in academic and professional recruitment exhibitions:
In the framework of the academic and professional recruitment exhibitions, mtc touch, the pioneer of mobile telecommunication in Lebanon, meets again this year with thousands of Lebanese, whether students looking for jobs opportunities or others, seeking internships in the biggest firms in the country.

Second ZAIN subsidiary to take the leap
mtc touch introduces roaming services on aircrafts - New service conveys to Lebanon an advanced strategic dimension in the field of Telecom.
mtc touch, the pioneer of mobile telecom in Lebanon, has lived up to its name by launching the new “Roaming on aircrafts” service, making it amongst the first mobile companies in the region to provide this revolutionary service that allows mtc touch customers - to make and receive calls as well as to send and receive sms while traveling on board of aircrafts.

mtc touch Supports young capabilities in the field of Information Technology:
In line with its strategy to contribute in the endorsement of civic associations catering to the needs of the different Lebanese social groups, especially youth, mtc touch, the leading mobile telecom company in Lebanon, offered to equip the IT Laboratory at one of the Social Welfare Institute’s centers with several personal computers, thus enabling the children to apply their theoretical knowledge.

Al Riyadi Basketball team offers Its regional win to mtc touch
Within the long-term partnership joining Lebanon’s leading mobile telecommunication operator, mtc touch and renowned Al Riyadi Basketball Club, President Hisham Jaroudi paid Mr. Claude Bassil, the General Manager of mtc touch, a friendly visit along with coach Fouad Abou Chakra, members of the board Mr. Tamman Jaroudi and Mohamed Chaker, as well as Al Riyadi team players following their latest win of Dubai 19th International Championship, held during the month of January 2008.

mtc touch Gets highly commended for the “Highly Recommended Employer” Award
Lebanese mobile telecommunication leader, mtc touch, announced it has recently received a prestigious certificate, highly commending the company for the “Highly Recommended Employer” Award during the “IIR Middle East Business Achievement Awards” ceremony which was held in parallel to the “Leaders in Dubai Business Forum 2007” in November.

Claude Bassil appointed General Manager of mtc touch
Leading mobile Telecommunication Company in Lebanon, mtc touch, recently appointed its Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Claude Bassil as General Manager for its operations in Lebanon. Bassil is to replace previous GM, Mr. Mohammad Shabib, who has moved to mother company “ZAIN” (previously MTC) in its new headquarters in Bahrain as Group Chief Regulatory Officer.

mtc touch holds the annual Christmas parties for the children 
With the advent of holy Christmas, mtc touch held several Christmas parties gathering more than 600 children in Lebanese associations that have been investing considerable efforts in the nurturing of future generations. These annual parties have become a tradition celebrated by mtc touch in order to fulfill the company’s efficient role within the Lebanese society which goes beyond the growth of its business operations.

GPRS Roaming and MMS International available through more than 30 mobile operators in more than 25 countries
After having launched for the first time in Lebanon in 2005 the high-end GPRS Roaming service, which allowed all “touch” postpaid lines subscribers to access the internet through their mobile handsets while in Jordan, mtc touch announced today the broadening of this service’s availability to include more than 30 mobile operators in at least 25 different countries.

Under the High Patronage Of the Minister of Telecommunication Mr. Marwan Hamadeh mtc touch organized its annual Iftar to honor the Lebanese media
The Iftar was held on Thursday October 4th, 2007, at the Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel in Beirut, bringing together the representative of the Minister of Telecommunication in the Owners Supervisory Committee and Representative of Minister Hamadeh in the Iftar Mr. Gilbert Najjar, mtc touch General Manager Mr. Mohammad Shabib as well as an elite of prominent media and telecommunication figures.