Golis Telecom Somalia
Golis Telecom Somalia (Somali: Shirkadda Isgaadhsiinta ee Golis Soomaaliya), shortened to Golis, is the largest telecommunications operator in the Puntland state of northeastern Somalia. It was founded in 2002 with the objective of supplying the country with GSM mobile services, fixed line and internet services. The firm has an extensive network that covers all the major cities and more than 50 districts in Puntland and neighbouring Somaliland.[1]
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia |
| Products | Mobile services Internet services Fixed line |
| Website | www |
The company has its headquarters in the port city and the commercial capital of Puntland, Bosaso. Golis Telecom has also centers in the main cities and towns such as Garowe, Qardho, Galkaio, Las'anod, Erigavo, Armo, Galdogob, Burtinle, Bursalah, Badhan, Dhahar, Bargal, Hingalol and Bo’ame.
Other services
Golis Mobile offers other services such as XOGMAAL. XOGMAAL enables enquiring, emailing through the mobile, and searching the online encyclopedias and dictionaries as well as search engines such as Google. It also allows online checking of stocks, currency rate exchange and weather forecasts. Additionally, the service offers access to local Somali media, as well as international news channels like the BBC, Al-Jazeera and CNN.[2] According to The Economist, in 2005, Somali offered some of the cheapest mobile calling rates in Africa.[3]
In August 2011, the Salaam Bank also launched an independent (Kaaftoon) service partnering the institution with Golis Telecom Somalia.[4]
See also
References
- ^ . Golis Telecom website. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ . Golis Telecom website. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ "Somalia calling; Mobile phones.(Golis Telecom Somalia)". Economist. 2005-12-20. Retrieved 2005-12-20.
- ^ "Salaam Puntland Bank Boosaaso oo soo bandhigtay Adeeg loogu Magac Daray "KAAFTOON"". Puntland Voice. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
External links
- Official website