Du Introduces 42 Mbps Real Mobile Broadband Internet Key, Enabling Customers To Benefit From Nation’s Fastest Mobile Broadband

In a move that demonstrates the company’s position as a leading provider on the global stage, du became the first in the UAE to launch the 42 Mbps internet key (also known as dongle or USB modem universally),which enables customers to take advantage of the company’s super high-speed Real Mobile Broadband service. This new offering comes shortly after the company launched mobile broadband speeds of up to 42 Mbps, following the upgrade of its network to next-generation DC-HSPA+ technology, making du’s network the fastest in the UAE and propelling the UAE among the select few nations in the world to offer such a speed. As a limited period introductory promotion, a 42Mbps Internet Key is available at a special price of AED449 which the regular price is AED699.

“Having upgraded our network to offer super high-speed mobile broadband, we are now pleased to offer the 42 Mbps Real Mobile Broadband Internet Key, which will enable our customers to use our mobile broadband anytime, anywhere, and at affordable prices. Now, du customers will be among the select few worldwide – and the first in the UAE – to enjoy mobile broadband speeds of up to 42 Mbps, which will greatly improve the quality of applications on-the-go, including games, TV, music and video media,” commented Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.

In order to take advantage of the fastest mobile broadband connection available in the UAE, customers just need to follow three simple steps:
1) Buy a Real Mobile Broadband Internet Key from du – can choose from any one of the 3 Internet Key models, – the 42Mbps model at AED 699, 21.6Mbps model at AED 399 or 7.2Mbps model at AED 199. (As a limited period introductory promotion, a 42Mbps Internet Key is available at a special price of AED449 )
2) Subscribe to a data line: Monthly Data or Pay as you Go® Data line
3) Activate a preferred Mobile Data Bundle – choose from two options depending on the monthly internet usage: 2GB Data Bundle at AED 75 per month for the first 6 months and AED 200 thereafter; or Unlimited (Data Max) at AED 150 per month for the first 6 months and AED 360 thereafter. That is a savings of AED 750 and AED 1260 respectively. This offer is for a limited period only

The Real Mobile Broadband Internet keys also allow customers to send and receive SMS from the lap-top, manage contacts, pay online, check balance and recharge of the Pay as you Go Data line. Each Internet key comes with memory included for data storage, giving customers the 2-in-1 convenience. For a limited period, du is also offering an ‘Upgrade Offer’. Any customers who already own an Internet Key (USB Modem/Data Card), can trade it in for du’s new and faster one with 50% off on the new Internet Key price. All the customers need to do is to subscribe to one of the new Mobile Data Bundle offers on a Monthly Data Line.

Mobile Data Bundle offer
Data Bundle- 1Monthly fee- You save over 6 months- Recommended use
2GB- AED75 (for the first 6 months)
and
AED200 thereafter- AED 750-
Light usage
(ie: Text Emailing, Web browsing, Chat & messaging)
Unlimited*
(Data Max)- AED 150 (for the first 6 months)
and
AED 360 thereafter- AED 1260-
Heavy monthly usage
(ie: Files uploading/downloading, Video streaming, Files transfer)
*10 GB fair use policy applies.
1Data Bundle fees are applicable for use within UAE only.

 

Get Double The Data With Etisalat’s Mobile Broadband Promotion, Up To 10GB Extra Mobile Data Usage

 Etisalat doubles customers’ flexibility and freedom as it announces today the launch of the new Double Mobile Data Volume promotion. The attractive promotion offers new as well as existing customers a chance to enjoy double the data at no extra cost, for two months from their date of subscription. Additionally, Etisalat announced new rates with up to 66% discounts on HSPA+ routers and 3G USB modems, allowing customers to save more while they enjoy Internet anytime, anywhere in the country.

  While existing customers of 1GB, 5GB and 10GB will automatically avail of the promotion, new customers can subscribe to Etisalat’s mobile broadband and get double the data at the same price by simply calling 125, the IVR service, and following instructions; or by visiting their nearest Etisalat Business Centers.   Through the promotion, customers can experience and take advantage of the high-speed mobile Internet connection on Etisalat’s wide 3G-network covering 99% of the UAE’s populated area. Furthermore, customers can benefit from super speeds of up to 42Mbps on Etisalat’s upgraded HSPA+ network and check emails, surf the Internet, chat with friends, enjoy high definition (HD) video streaming and much more while moving around for work or simply relaxing in a café or their homes.   Motaz Hashem, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Etisalat, commented: “Our customers’ affinity with mobile Internet for work and entertainment, as well as their interest in social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter is growing day by day. As a pioneer in innovative telecom solutions, Etisalat is continuously investing in the most advanced technologies to develop mobile broadband services that allow our customers to seamlessly enjoy the region’s fastest speeds on the widest network in the country. Through this promotion, we’re further meeting their thirst for data by giving them more freedom to use higher data volumes at no extra cost and by making technology-compatible USB devices even more affordable.”   Furthermore, with newly introduced pricing, customers save up to 66% on a wide range of 3G/3.5G devices, available from Etisalat. This includes USB dongles and enabled laptops; or routers depending on the number of users that want to access Internet at a time.  For more information on the promotion, customers can visit www.etisalat.ae or call customer service at 800PROMO (77666)

du’s ’Real Business Broadband’ Offers UAE Businesses Up To 8 Times More Broadband At No Extra Cost

Continuing to provide its fixed business customers with exceptional value for their money, du announced today it will be upgrading all its Business Broadband Unlimited service customers to ‘Real Business Broadband’, a plan offering higher speeds (up to 8 times) at no extra cost and exclusive international calling benefits. Business customers will be able to call the world as low as AED1 per minute all day, every day and enjoy up to 70% discount on international calls on their Business Voice services.

“We are committed to helping businesses in the UAE lower their telecommunications costs enabling companies to compete more efficiently in this ever-challenging global business environment. du’s ‘Real Business Broadband’ offers the highest speeds on the UAE’s best network at best prices”, said Farid Faraidooni, chief commercial officer, du.

“In today’s fast-paced world quick access to information at all times is crucial. du understands this and is keen on offering value-driven and efficient products and services for all our business customers needs. ‘Real Business Broadband’ will provide the region’s work force with the best possible telecommunication solutions, helping SMEs and large enterprises in the UAE to continue to grow and develop,” concluded Faraidooni, chief commercial officer, du.

For more information on the ‘Real Business Broadband’ upgrade, customers can contact du Sales Representative, call the du Business Customer Care line on 800 188 or email inquiries to business.customercare@du.ae.
 

du’s Real Broadband For All

Demonstrating its commitment to The United Arab Emirates and its customers, du today announced the dawn of a new era in the national broadband services landscape. du’s “Real Broadband Services” will provide upto 16 times faster speed at current customer spend levels, and will be available within its current fixed services footprint from August 1 , 2010 for Enterprise customers and August 15 for all its Home service customers.

Speaking on this occasion, Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du, said, “Broadband is a key enabler today for businesses and the common man alike. We have today announced a broadband proposition that will not only provide an edge to our customers and our business partners, but has also set a regional benchmark in terms of broadband prices and value provided.

du’s Real broadband services will offer better value than similar broadband services offered in the ME region. It will be even more competitive than similar services provided in some developed markets such as Ireland and Canada.

du’s Real Broadband can be availed of by subscribing to Surf & Talk, or Surf, Talk and Watch packages.

Surf& Talk will offer Real Broadband and Landline services with bandwidths starting from 8Mbps for which a du customer will pay AED 199/-, per month, 16Mbps at AED 259 p.m. and 24Mbps at AED 349/- pm.

“Over the last three years, du’s endeavour has been to provide – tailor made solutions to its customers. We believe that with this announcement not only are we providing attractive pricing but providing a stimuli to the UAE’s economy. Our business broadband packages, broadband unlimited professional and broadband unlimited premium will lower the business’s total cost of ownership, by offering upto 16times faster speeds at existing prices bundled with the best international calling rates to the world which will enable higher productivity and contribute to the efficiency of businesses in the UAE. “We believe, that this major move by du, will reinforce the competitiveness of businesses in the UAE by increasing business productivity and will further enhance the image of the UAE as an incubator for business growth and development here,” added Mr. Faraidooni.

du is also offering new triple play package “Surf, Talk and Watch” that includes Landline, Real Broadband and its award wining du TV plus service at a single price. du TV plus offers a wide array of TV channels with features such as pause, rewind and record live TV, Movies-on-Demand, Unlimited Videos on Demand, HD and 3D services. The 3play packages will be available at AED 249 per month for 8Mbps, AED 309 per month for 16Mbps and AED 399 per month for 24Mbps.