For the eighth consecutive year, Mobily is providing free Wi-Fi service for the pilgrims, after having completed the expansion of the Wi-Fi network coverage in each of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah covering more than 1,300 sites.
Mobily clarified that Wi-Fi access to the service in the holy sites requires searching for the network, "Mobily" through the Wi-Fi technology available in their mobile phones or laptops, then open a web browser, which leads directly to the service page and can then register for free. It should be noted that it requires also to enter the international key No. before entering the mobile phone number for example, (966*********). After registration the user will receive a text message containing a PIN number in order to ensure privacy.
This service will contribute to enable pilgrims and organizations responsible for their service as well as the media to enjoy the services of the internet anywhere in the Holy places which will contribute to full transfer of their business and share their current impressions instantly.
Mobily offered to millions of pilgrims different gifts through their branches and points of sale scattered in the holy places and times, and land and sea ports and airports inside and outside the Kingdom in continuation to its annual habit during the Haj seasons. Mobily always exists in locations frequented by pilgrims in high density, at the same time providing telecommunications services and introducing the available services.
All branches of Mobily in Haram Central Area and King Abdulaziz International Airport operate at full capacity around the clock and offer all the services needed by the pilgrims from postpaid and prepaid SIM cards, as well as recharging cards. Moreover Mobily provides “Connect” internet services, which are provided by Mobily for the pilgrims in the holy sites to facilitate their contact with their families and loved ones.
Mobily contributed as a strategic partner in the National Media Awareness Campaign that was organized by the Emirate of Makkah aiming to educate the pilgrims. — SG