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Coutesy of Daily Observer : 
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/muslim-phone-launched-in-urr


  Muslim Phone’ launched in URR

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Thursday, 14 January 2010
*QCell, the country’s newest GSM Operator, on Friday launched its’ 
latest product called the Muslim Phone in Basse, at a ceremony held at 
the Basse Central Mosque in Upper River Region.*

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Alhaji Omar Khan, the governor of 
Upper River Region (URR), said that the availability of the Muslim 
Phones in Basse by QCell is a very relevant development for the people, 
especially the Muslims. He pointed out that the people of URR are very 
appreciative and will unite to support the initiative. He thanked QCell 
for its support to Islam. The governor also thanked Muhammed Jah, the 
proprietor of QCell Company for the development.

Speaking earlier, Lamin Yafa, the commercial manager of QCell, said his 
company has deemed it necessary to initially launch this initiative in 
Banjul and Basse, as they believe that Basse is another important area 
in the country. According to him, the initiative is the first of its 
kind in Africa. He disclosed that QCell is even subsidising the Phone as 
it is supposed to cost D1500 instead of D750. Explaining the importance 
of the phone, Yafa said it has the capability to remind one of prayer 
times by calling “AZAAN”. For his part, Omar Sampo Ceesay, the chairman 
of Basse Area Council, stated that QCell is a Gambian-owned GSM company.

He therefore expressed delight and appreciation to Q-Cell for bringing 
the phone closer to them. The Chief of Fulladu East, Hammeh Minteh 
Kurubally, told the gathering that QCell met other GSM companies already 
operating in the country, but has done something that is exceptional. He 
attributed this development to the support of The Gambia government. He 
finally urged the people of Basse to buy QCell Phones.
Author: *by Bekai Njie in Basse, URR*

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