Ooredoo launches direct carrier billing with Google

Ooredoo announced today the launch of direct carrier billing service with Google, to make it easier for Android users to purchase apps, games, and digital content on their devices. 

With the introduction of Direct Carrier Billing with Google, customers can now perform any online purchase transaction through the Google Play Store by paying for their purchases via their mobile phone balance without the need of using their credit cards.

Direct Carrier Billing allows users of select mobile operators to pay for digital content on Google Play by billing purchases to their mobile accounts; postpaid or prepaid. Once the payment option is set up, customers will be able to charge app and content purchases from the Play Store directly to their mobile accounts. 

Sharing further details of the exciting new service, Ooredoo’s Director of Digital Marketing & New Business, Prince Thomas, explained: “Removing the need to share personal details online, Direct Carrier Billing, or ‘Pay by Ooredoo’ is a safe and secure method for making digital transactions on mobile devices. What’s more, thanks to this new facility, customers who do not have a credit card will soon be able to shop the fantastic selection available in the Google Play Store, allowing them to keep up with the latest online trends in entertainment, education, lifestyle and business.” 

Thomas added: “We are delighted to be the first to bring Direct Carrier Billing to Google Play for customers in Oman, giving them access to a wide variety of services. With ‘Pay by Ooredoo’, customers can make in-app purchases and as well buy paid apps by simply using their mobile phone credit.” 

The Google Play store is the official application store for Android smartphones and tablets. Google makes software applications, music, movies and books available for purchase and download through the store. The Google Play store, which comes pre-installed on Android devices, allows users to purchase, download and install applications from Google and third-party developers.

To find out more about ‘Pay by Ooredoo’, go to www.ooredoo.om, contact the Ooredoo Contact Centre on 1500, or enquire in any of the 41 Ooredoo stores located across the Sultanate.