Omantel launches direct carrier billing service with Google

Omantel has announced the launch of a 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 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.

Customers interested in accessing Omantel Google Play Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), must visit ‘Account’ in Google Play settings, proceed to ‘Payment Method’ and ‘ Enable Carrier Billing’. They can then enter their name, address, and mobile number for billing, and then click ‘Accept’. Once accepted, they will be able to view the carrier billing option for payment, and start purchasing with “Omantel Billing”.

Saleh Mahmood al Maimani Senior Manager, Product Development Consumer at Omantel’s Consumer Business Unit said: “Omantel is pleased to launch the direct carrier billing service with Google to enable easy access to a host of digital content. The Google Play store is the official application store for Android devices and offers an incredible range of software applications, movies and books. Customers can now easily make online purchases from the Google Play Store using their mobile phone balance. This initiative is part of Omantel’s larger strategy to use its resources, assets and capabilities to enhance digital access for its customers and drive Oman to become a truly connected society.”