Ever thought of how your life would look like without an iPhone? Remember when you used to pay for those additional fees every time you received a call from a landline? What was a typical YouTube session on your phone look like before the appearance of 4G on the scene? We have VIVA to thank for making our lives so much better. While the youngest telecom service provider in Kuwait recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary, they have given back to the country in endless ways. From changing the very way we connect with our loved ones, to contributing to the nation’s economy, always giving us ‘more’. Join us as we explore 10 memorable VIVA milestones in Kuwait. 

Changing up The Communication Game

When VIVA first launched in Kuwait in 2008, this was a game changer for how we communicated with one another in Kuwait. Remember those days when you thought twice about picking up a call from a landline, or an incoming call from another network, due to those additional fees? It never made any logical sense, and thankfully, VIVA came on to the scene and revolutionized the telecom market by being the first company to waive these fees entirely. The result? We communicated more, and as a result of that, our lives became much more efficient, without worrying about extra fees added to our bills.

Igniting a Passion for A Sport

VIVA’s iconic partnership with Manchester United and Real Madrid to launch the world-renowned Manchester United and Real Madrid soccer schools in Kuwait completely elevated the local sporting scene. Not only was this a historic partnership, it truly imparted priceless experiences and training on many young soccer fans. The Manchester United Training program in Abu Dhabi saw the training of 50 lucky winners from Kuwait. If anything, we can’t thank VIVA enough for bringing Manchester loving fans even closer to their favorite teams, as there were also countless prizes, surprise competitions, and promotions that benefited the sports-loving community of Kuwait, including a trip to Old Trafford!

Supporting National Football

As a key sponsor of the Kuwait Football Association since 2011, VIVA is keen on raising the standard when it comes to Kuwait’s football scene. By officially sponsoring all of their soccer tournaments, VIVA is actively seeking to spread the spirit of healthy competition amongst local teams, encouraging local youth to chase after their sporting dreams. In 2017, the Arabian Gulf Cup was held in Kuwait, and VIVA was the main sponsor and supporter of the event and Kuwait’s National Football team.

Giving Back to Kuwait’s Students

Year after year, VIVA looks after Kuwait’s student community in the UK through their sponsorship of the NUKS (National Union of Kuwaiti Students) UK Annual Conference. Let’s face it, being away from home can be challenging at times and it’s always nice to know that Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator has your back! Last year alone, VIVA helped bring together over 1,000 Kuwaiti students throughout the UK for two days of cultural and entertainment activities, including prizes, poetry readings as well as a national opera, amongst many other festivities. Rest assured though, VIVA always has students’ best interests in mind, whether local or abroad. Last year alone, there was an unmissable offer for youth on the Macbook Air and mini router, ensuring that students are supported with the best deals available to them to help them succeed in all of their endeavors.

The Arrival of The Iphone to Kuwait

We’ve all gotten quite used to the site of endless queues around the Apple store any time a new iPhone launch comes up. If anything, we look forward to seeing the hoards of people battle it out to get their hands on this elusive piece of machinery. Thanks to VIVA’s dedication to constant innovation, we first became introduced to the iPhone in Kuwait in 2011 and our selfies looked so much better since that special moment. Remember that!

Giving Local Businesses a Chance for Success

Sometimes, even the greatest business ideas can fail due to not having the appropriate tools to help you succeed. The basis for a great business includes great tech infrastructure and communication tools that allow your business to grow, and with VIVA Business— you can rest assured that all of your communication needs are covered. Make your entrepreneurial dreams come true with VIVA Business, and they offer innovative products and services that optimize and facilitate your work related concerns.

Recruiting Locally

In 2016, VIVA was recognized with the “Best Recruitment Program” award by INSIGHTS, Middle East. Prior to this award though, VIVA has been keen on nurturing the upcoming generation ever since its launch in Kuwait in 2008. Since day one, VIVA has been committed to recruiting and developing Kuwaiti talents by investing in many community initiatives to encourage the youth to enter the telecommunications sector. By creating these opportunities for the youth in the private sector, the Kuwaiti company is dutifully giving back to its country. The company’s success in hiring locally contributed to its growth, landing VIVA its official listing on Boursa Kuwait in 2014 which allows investors to trade in VIVA stocks.

Record-Breaking Speed

For elevating Kuwait’s telecom market, we cannot thank VIVA enough for this. The accolades are truly endless here, from nabbing the “Best Wireless Broadband in the SAMENA Region” and the “LTE Advanced” awards by the SAMENA Council in 2013, being the very first to introduce the newest broadband network in Kuwait in 2011, pioneering LTE Advanced in Kuwait, and winning Ookla’s “Speedtest 2017” award. We can’t wait to see what they come up with next!

Kuwait Says Hello to 5 G

Not only was VIVA the first to launch 4G in Kuwait, they first brought the 5G experience to their customers at a spectacular event at The Avenues. In doing so, VIVA once again celebrates their pioneering success by winning the “Best Operator Network” and “5G Innovator of the Year” award by Telecoms World Middle East.

Always Giving Us ‘more’

With so many accomplishments to VIVA’s repertoire, they constantly give back to the local community. With their ‘more’ campaign, they bring us, the end user, so many innovative offerings, surprises, gifts. But the reality is, they take it on as a challenge of their own, wanting to lead the market as the most advanced telecom service provider by raising the bar higher with every passing day. With a robust mobile app and a vibrant E-Store, you can rest assured that you will constantly be getting ‘more’ out of your VIVA experience.

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