High Value Mobility against Suspension of Blackberry

Etisalat Launches High Value Mobility Packages in Response to BlackBerry Suspension
Tags: BlackBerry,High Value Mobility, New Mobiles Package, alternative packages,

Customers will have options to choose from, including a free Smartphone offer

Abu Dhabi, UAE – August 3, 2010: Etisalat today responded rapidly to the announcement of the TRA to suspend BlackBerry services on October 11 and unveiled valuable, alternative mobility packages for its existing BlackBerry customers who were subscribed to the service as of July 31, 2010. The new packages offer bundled services such as SMS and MMS as well as mobile Internet data services and offer value far in excess of the monthly fee.

The basic package includes 1,000 local and international SMS and MMS messages and mobile data packages. Customers further have the choice to receive either voice calls of up to 550 minutes per month, or to sign a 12-month contract and receive a new Smartphone for free with no up-front payment.

“Since the moment we received notification from the TRA to suspend BlackBerry services, our teams have been working tirelessly to produce a range of packages which offer comparative or better value to our existing BlackBerry customers,” said Senior Vice President, Marketing at Etisalat.

“Our first priority was to develop a package which will ensure a seamless migration for existing BlackBerry customers to the new Etisalat alternative packages on October 11, 2010. We then designed them so that they maintain similar or improved functionality ensuring continuity of service. We also offer our customers a choice of different package options which should suit various needs.”

Etisalat’s basic package which will be offered to all existing BlackBerry customers, will provide a bundle of data and telecommunications services to replace those previously offered. For example, a subscriber to Etisalat’s Unlimited Global service who used to pay Dhs 295 per month, will now pay only Dhs 260 per month and receive 1000 local & Intl. SMS and MMS messages, unlimited local data downloads and 10MB of roaming data. These services have an equivalent monetary value of up to Dhs 2,500 per month.

On top of this, all current BlackBerry subscribers are eligible to receive a free Smartphone from leading manufacturers with no upfront charges, with a 12-month contract. This means that they can avail of a completely new and modern device at no upfront cost, at a similar or lower monthly fee. As an alternative customers can choose to take voice calls under a different package with a value of up to 550 minutes.

Group Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications said: “These packages have been developed with the BlackBerry customer in mind. We have looked at the services which they use most often, and have replaced them with comparable services from our wide portfolio. We have also ensured that the volume and value of the services on offer are greater than the expected usage to ensure our customers enjoy a similar experience. Our aim is to create a seamless migration to the new alternatives.”

The new packages are powered Etisalat’s latest mobile broadband technologies – 3.5G Using the Etisalat packages, customers will now be able to download data at up to 21Mbps depending on the customer’s handset. For further information, please visit www.etisalat.ae/blackberry

BlackBerry- New and Alternatives for You: Compare Prices

BlackBerry Alternative Packages
Tags: BlackBerry, Etisalat, SmartPhone, Rates, Add on 1, Add on 2, Bundle, BES Global Unlimited,
Attractive Offers for existing Blackberry customers in light of the recent TRA announcement
Etisalat is pleased to announce Replacement packages for the existing Blackberry customers in light of the TRA announcement of the suspension of the service by the 11th of October, 2010.The Replacement packages offer consists of
 Bundled SMS, MMS
 Bundled data usage
 Bundled Voice minutes to choose from
 Alternative Smartphones
All those Blackberry customers who subscribed to the Blackberry services on or before 31 Jul 10, will be provided with the below base package as default.
Besides, add-on packages are also available:
• Add on 1 where Etisalat will provide a free Smartphone for customers signing in on 12 month contract
• Add on 2 where Etisalat will provide free monthly minutes to customers without yearly commitment and without free Smartphone



Existing Service Current monthly rental (AED) Base package
Monthly rental SMS & MMS local SMS & MMS intl Data Package Free Roaming Data MB Out of Band Charges
BES Unlimited Global 295 260 800 200 Unlimited 10 NA
BES Unlimited Domestic 185 185 900 100 Unlimited NA NA
BES Domestic Limited 90 90 1000 0 100 MB NA 15 AED/MB
BIS Unlimited Global 295 260 800 200 Unlimited 10 NA
BIS Unlimited Domestic 185 185 900 100 Unlimited NA NA
BIS Domestic Limited 90 90 1000 0 100 MB NA 15 AED/MB
BIS Email plus 139 139 900 100 100 MB NA 15 AED/MB
BIS Unlimited Social 49 49 900 100 100 MB NA 15 AED/MB




Service Type Only available with base package
Existing Service Add on 1 on 12 months contract Add on 2 on 12 months contract Value of Free Device apprx (AED) Free Local Minutes per month
BES Unlimited Global 2,000 550
BES Unlimited Domestic 1,500 350
BES Domestic Limited 550 150
BIS Unlimited Global 2,000 550
BIS Unlimited Domestic 1,500 350
BIS Domestic Limited 550 150
BIS Email plus 550 150
BIS Unlimited Social 550 150

Upgrade on Add on 1 for customers willing to pay the difference in value of the device
Package (From) Value of handset offered on 12 months Contract in AED Difference to pay for higher value handset offered with below packages in AED (To)
Unlimited Social Package Unlimited Email Plus Domestic Limited Package Unlimited Domestic Package Unlimited Global Package
Unlimited Global Package 2000 - - - - -
Unlimited Domestic Package 1500 - - - - 500
Domestic Limited Package 550 - - - 950 1450
Email Plus 550 - - - 950 1450
Unlimited Social Package 550 - - - 950 1450

Smartphone Device offered free on with Add on Package 1
1 Nokia E72
2 Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro
3 Sony Ericsson X10 Mini
4 Nokia E66
5 Sony Ericsson Vivaz
6 Nokia N900
7 Nokia N 97
8 Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
9 Sony Ericsson Satio
10 Samsung Wave
11 Samsung Galaxy S
12 iPhone

Terms and Conditions of the Offer
1. Offer available only for Blackberry subscribers as on 1st August 2010
2. All existing customers would have to be signed up with Etisalat for the period from 1st August to 10th October
3. Offer will not be available for any customer who cancels the service between 1st August to the 10th October
4. Offer not available for any customer who signs for the service between 1st August to 10th October
5. Customers can choose the options as below
a. Base Package
b. Base Package with Addon 1
c. Base Package with Addon 2
6. All free device offered would be based on the package on which the customer signs up for a 12 months contract

Where to subscribe?
Customers signing up for the free device packages would have to visit Etisalat Business Center or Etisalat Outlets
For more information, Please visit the Product net.

Etisalat Invoice Certification and Payment Tracking-go Live

Invoices Certification and Payment Tracking System Go-Live
Tags: Etisalat, Payment Tracking, Invoice certification, Etisalat Higher Management.
1st August 2010: Etisalat Higher Management expects that status of all Invoices to be processed from 1st Aug 2010 should be available in the new system. Hence, all concerned users are hereby requested to use the system starting from Invoice Registration till Payment Release without fail.Etisalat higher Management has always been concerned about Payment delays to Contractors and Vendors that were being reported to them from time to time. To comprehend, analyze and overcome this, Etisalat Higher Management launched an initiative to develop and implement a system that would provide greater visibility and on-line monitoring ability into the Invoice Certification and Payment process.
Central IT in co-ordination with Central Engineering, SCM Dept., HO-Finance & Contracts has designed & developed an “Invoice Certification and Payment Tracking System”, which is scheduled to Go-Live on 1st August 2010.
The above system is designed to track Invoice Certification and Payment Approval process for all kinds of Invoices pertaining to various types of Contracts (SICET 2A, SICET 2B, SICET 3 and others). The new system has been developed to work alongside the existing Oracle ERP applications (with the same look & feel). It will establish the payment approval workflow to monitor and report various stages of invoice processing from Invoice Registration till the release of payment.
The system has the capability to generate the aging reports, as and when required, for higher management showing where delays are occurring in the invoice certification and payment approval process.
It is important to mention that, this online system will be used only for visibility, monitoring and status reporting. It will not have any impact on the current Certification / Payment Process being followed in Etisalat.
This System has been developed as a module of the existing Oracle e-Business Suite Applications. Access has been provided to all the designated end-users effective 1st of Aug 2010 in their existing HR4me / CAPS4me logins. Any additional access requests for new users or changes to the existing access will only be handled through the established procedure of logging a SAR request (all the department secretaries have the authorization to log such requests).

3D TV by Etisalat

Etisalat launches 3D TV service



ABU DHABI -13 June 2010, : The UAE is amongst the first five countries in the world and the first in the Middle East and North Africa to have 3 Dimension (3D) TV. The service was announced recently at a press conference held by Etisalat at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
In the presence of media and representatives, the company launched its service officially for its customers across UAE, making it the first operator in the region to do so.
A recent report from Informa Telecoms and Media, a leading provider of business intelligence to global telecoms and media markets, confirmed UAE’s position in the first 5 countries in the world to launch the 3D TV service for its customers.
The service was launched in France, Belgium and Portugal in May 2010 and in Switzerland earlier this month, positioning UAE as one amongst the world’s most technologically advanced nations. It is also a strong indication of UAE’s network readiness attained through Etisalat ‘s advanced fiber-optic network which is one of the most advanced projects in the UAE and the world, and also one of Etisalat ‘s biggest investment in infrastructure.
Commenting on this the Group COO of Etisalat said, “We are proud to position UAE as one of the first five countries in the world to bring home the 3D technology for its residents and to be the first operator in the region to launch this service to our customers.”
He added that other countries will have the technology they gradually upgrade to the fiber-optic technology. However, being amongst the first few today is what distinguishes Etisalat.
“Becoming the first to launch the 3D TV service in the region is a natural and eminent advantage of this network”, he added.

Mobile Data Business On the Move

“Etisalat Business on the Move” with its Mobile Business Data offering Ultimate Mobile IP Solution for Businesses, Accessible from ANY mobile device, to make ‘Anytime Anywhere Business’ a reality

Provides significant savings through initial 3 Months rental waiver on 100 MB, 1 GB, 5GB and 10GB Mobile Business Data Package
Dubai, July 27th 2010: In its commitment to make mobility a reliable, simple and affordable choice for all businesses in the UAE, Etisalat today announced significant savings on its mobile business data package. Beginning July 26th till August 25th businesses subscribing to Etisalat’s 100MB, 1GB, 5GB and 10GB Mobile Business Data packages, can benefit from an initial three months rental waiver, getting consolidated savings of up to AED 1185, per connection.

Etisalat’s Mobile Business Data Service is a flexible mobile IP service that enables businesses to operate anytime, anywhere, on the move. The Mobile Business Data service allows a corporate user to access the Internet and the corporate intranet, through any mobile device (which is enabled by GPRS, EDGE, 3G or 3.5 G), providing a secure, efficient and cost effective solution. Built on Etisalat's 3.5G network, the service provides wireless IP communication speeds of up to 7.2Mbps to effectively access a variety of critical business centric applications.
The service allows businesses to function through a secure and dedicated mobile IP network to access their corporate information, such as corporate email, Lotus Notes, and Intranet. The service also provides access to a variety of industry specific business applications such as:
• ATMs / Kiosks / Vending Machines
• SCADA System
• Automated Meter Reading
• Fleet Management & Vehicle Tracking
• Intranet and Internet Access (through Wireless Routers, PC Cards, USB, PCMCIA)
• Point of Sale Solutions
• Security, Alarms & Surveillance Systems
• Parking Terminals
Commenting on the service, Abdulla Hashim, Senior Vice President, Business Solutions at Etisalat said: “In today’s dynamic environment, accessing information on the move is a critical competitive differentiator for businesses. Etisalat’s latest offer for Mobile Business Data package will not only empower businesses with instant access to information but also provide a secure IP communication channel through a world class mobile broadband service. Etisalat’s Mobile Business Data service is a secure, highly scalable and a cost efficient solution for businesses looking for anytime, anywhere, business connectivity. ”

Etisalat’s Mobile Business Data promotion is valid for ‘Per SIM’ package, for businesses subscribing to the service for one year. Per SIM package provides businesses with the option to link any number of SIM cards to the corporate account, where each SIM card has its own dedicated data access capacity and billing.
For more details, customers can call 8005800 or contact their respective account managers.
Mobile Business Data Service
 Access to corporate emails from ANY mobile device
 Internet Browsing
 Ability to synchronize desktop applications including Email, calendar, tasks, and memos
 Access to corporate network
 Customised solutions for industries
 Ability to satisfy all IP connectivity requirements no matter where or how many

 For Details Contact: 4 Mobile Business Data

 Nearest Etisalat Business Offices or
Etisalat-Emirates Telecommunications Corporation
Head Office
Po Box 3838
Abu Dhabi, UAE

BlackBerry Service will get suspended by Etisalat

DUBAI 1 August 2010— Etisalat Du will suspend use of Blackberry –BB services in UAE from 11 October, citing concerns about security risks, and affecting half a million users in the Gulf Arab state who transmitted data.-until an "acceptable solution" is developed and appliedThe UAE objects to Blackberry data being exported offshore and managed by a "foreign, commercial operation." The regulator said Blackberry data services are the only ones operating in that method. The decision will not affect users of rival Nokia and Apple's iPhone smartphones.
"Today's decision is based on the fact that, in their current form, certain Blackberry services allow users to act without any legal accountability, causing judicial, social and national security concerns for the UAE," the TRA said.
Officials at Blackberry manufacturer Research In Motion in Canada were not immediately available for comment.
The suspension of Blackberry Messenger, email and web browsing services comes after attempts dating back to 2007 to bring the service into line with regulations, the TRA said.
The UAE expressed concern last week that the device is open to misuse that poses security risks — a move some took as dissatisfaction with the inability to monitor the popular Blackberry Messenger service.
"The government regards the services offered by BlackBerry, especially its instant messaging, as an obstacle to its goal of reinforcing censorship, filtering and surveillance," Reporters Without Borders said in a statement on July 26.
Proxy server
BlackBerry, which holds around 20 percent of the global smartphone market behind Nokia but ahead of Apple, has an estimated 500,000 users in the UAE.
Blackberry is carried in the UAE by du telecom and Emirates Telecommunications (Etisalat), which said it would find an alternative for its clients.
Last year, RIM said a software upgrade distributed by Etisalat to Blackberry users was in fact "a telecommunications surveillance application."
He said RIM had been asked to set up a proxy server in India to allow the government there to monitor traffic from a security perspective and the same approach might resolve the issue in the UAE and elsewhere.
"Blackberry is seen as essential by many companies, so if you want to attract business to your country it doesn't make much sense to ban these Blackberry services," said one user.
Etisalat, with the lion's share of Blackberry users in the UAE, and du said they will offer alternative services to clients but did not elaborate. Shares in du fell nearly 1 percent on Dubai's main index and Etisalat slipped 0.5 percent in Abu Dhabi .
Bahrain in April warned against the use of Blackberry Messenger software to distribute local news and India raised security concerns with the Canadian company last week.
India's Internal Security Chief U.K. Bansal told reporters that maker RIM had said Indian concerns that militants may use the BlackBerry data services would be resolved soon.
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World Cup Package by Etisalat

Etisalat offers World Cup Package for AED 295 only

Abu Dhabi, 10 June 2010: Bringing the football frenzy in full swing to its customers, Etisalat has announced a new package for only AED 295 for customers to enjoy the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Customers can subscribe to this new package offering three Al Jazeera Sport channels namely, Sport 9+, 10+ and the World Cup channel, and get access to all the FIFA World Cup matches.

This package, aligned with the price revisions made by Al Jazeera Sports, the official broadcasting channel for 2010 FIFA World Cup, is available for any Etisalat’s eLife triple play customer (including 1 Mbps and 8 Mbps) and all E-Vision customers.

Customers can subscribe to FIFA World Cup at this new rate by simply calling 800 PROMO (77666) or by visiting any of Etisalat’s Business Centers and Outlets across the UAE to apply. In addition, they can subscribe online for the package on either Etisalat or E-Vision websites http://www.etisalat.ae or http://www.evision.ae.

All Etisalat and E-Vision customers have the additional option of subscribing to the full 2010 FIFA World Cup package for AED370 only, gaining access to 13 channels including the World Cup channel. eLife customers subscribing to the triple play Premier package (16MB) and Max package (30MB) can watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Al Jazeera sport channels, for free.

ETISALAT LEADS MARKET WITH THE UAE'S LOWEST INTERNATIONAL CALLING RATES

ETISALAT LEADS MARKET WITH THE UAE'S LOWEST INTERNATIONAL CALLING RATES
Etisalat offers best discounts on International calls
Includes Favorite Country Plan and Super off-peak customers
Super Off-Peak time now extended from 11pm-7am

Abu Dhabi, 20 October 2009: Etisalat today announced the activation of its new pricing maximum that provides greater value and transparency to its customers.

As a part of this revamp, Etisalat Super off-peak fixed and mobile customers will now enjoy an increased discount of 60% on international calls during the Super off-peak hours. To provide more value to its customers, Etisalat has also extended the Super Off-peak hours. The Super Off-Peak timing,which was 1am-7am, have been extended to 11pm-7am and is now in effect. The additional two hours will provide a dual benefit to the customers by providing more time to connect with their friends and families while enjoying the additional discounts offered.

Besides Super off-peak discounts, customers can also enjoy higher discounts during off-peak hours. Discounts for fixed line customers have been increased to 45%, post-paid customers to 40% and Wasel customers to 35%.
CURRENT RATES
(AED / MIN) NEW RATES FOR SUPER OFF-PEAK PLAN
WASEL / POSTPAID / FIXED Off-Peak
(2pm – 4pm)
(9pm – 7am) Super Off-Peak
(11pm – 7am) Wasel
Off Peak
(2pm – 4pm)
(9pm – 11pm) Postpaid
Off Peak
(2pm – 4pm)
(9pm – 11pm) Fixed Off Peak
(2pm – 4pm)
(9pm – 11pm)

India/ Pak/Iran 1.89 0.76 1.23 1.13 1.04
Philippines /USA 1.37 0.55 0.89 0.82 0.75
B'desh 1.89 0.76 1.24 1.13 1.04
UK 1.91 0.76 1.24 1.15 1.05


Additionally, Etisalat’s Favourite Country Plan customers can also enjoy discounts of 40% on fixed line, 35% on post-paid and 30% for Wasel on their International Calls for the selected country. Customers who call during off-peak hours benefit extra from this discount which is in addition to the off-peak discounts.

CURRENT IDD RATES (AED / MIN) NEW RATES FOR FAVOURITE COUNTRY PLAN
WASEL / POSTPAID / FIXED Wasel Postpaid Fixed
Peak Off-Peak Peak Off-Peak Peak Off-Peak Peak Off-Peak
Oman 2.12 1.00 1.48 0.70 1.38 0.65 1.27 0.60
USA/Philippines 2.12 1.37 1.48 0.96 1.38 0.89 1.27 0.82
UK 2.69 1.91 1.88 1.34 1.75 1.24 1.61 1.15
India / Pak/Iran 2.40 1.89 1.68 1.32 1.56 1.23 1.44 1.13
*Off- peak rates are applicable from 2pm – 4pm) & (9pm – 7am), every Friday and on national holidays

Customers can choose to subscribe to Super Off-Peak Plan or Favourite Country Plan for no monthly fee by:

• Calling 125 and following the instructions
• Visiting their nearest Etisalat Business Center
• Calling Customer Care at 101

Etisalat slashes International call rates to 50 fils per minute

Etisalat slashes International call rates to 50 fils per minute

Limited period offer for All UAE landline users


Abu Dhabi, 9th May, 2010: In a move to offer the best international calling rates to landline customers, Etisalat has slashed the International Direct Dialing (IDD) rates to 50 fils per minute. Effective from May 10th till 9th August 2010, all UAE landline users can call anywhere in the world, anytime, at just 50 fils per minute. The offer is applicable for all landline users in the UAE, benefiting both, e-Life as well as non- Etisalat landline users, with incredible international calling rates. Users, who do not have an Etisalat landline connection, can also benefit from the reduced rates through the Etisalat Select Service that is offered free of charge; the user only pays for usage.

Available in two customized packages, the promotion offers additional flexibility to the customers to choose the most appropriate package as per their requirements.

First offer: Customers can benefit from the best international calling rates of 50 fils per minute (all day), for one selected country of their choice for a flat fee of AED 20 per month. Customers can call 125 to select their preferred country and enjoy the discounted rates. Rates of all other local and international calls will remain unchanged.

Second offer: Besides reduced call rates of 50 fils per minute for a selected country, subscribers to this offer have an option to pay a connection charge of AED 1 per international call to the selected country, rather than the flat fee of AED 20 per month. Hence, customers in this plan can choose to ‘pay-as-used’, rather than paying a monthly fee of AED 20. Rates of all other local and international calls will remain unchanged.


Customers also have an option to switch from one offer to another, based on their utility. Customers can subscribe to this promotion by dialing 125, or by visiting any Etisalat business center or outlet in shopping malls throughout the country. Etisalat mobile customers can subscribe to Etisalat Select service by sending an SMS “ES” to “1010”. For all other mobile users, they can call 800-101 and request the service.

Subscribers of special IDD tariff plans such as “Super off Peak”, “Favorite Country”, and “Friends & Family” can also benefit from this promotion by subscribing to the above mentioned offers. The IDD tariff plans will be put on hold during the promotion period, and customers would automatically be reverted to their original plans after the promotion.

Mr. Khalifa Al Shamsi, Etisalat Senior Vice President – Marketing, states: “The reduced rates affirm Etisalat’s commitment to offer the best possible service at the most affordable cost to our customers. Through various options, the promotion also offers additional flexibility and choice to our customers, to opt for the plan most suited to their requirements. This limited period offer will be of great value to all landline subscribers who will now be able to connect with their friends and family worldwide.”

Furthermore, non-Etisalat home landline telephone users across the UAE can benefit from this promotion by using Etisalat Select service. To subscribe to Etisalat Select, landline subscribers can visit any Etisalat Business Centre or outlet across in Dubai to apply for the service, without any connection fees or monthly rental. Etisalat mobile customers can subscribe by calling 800-101 or by sending SMS. Customers can make their calls by simply dialing the prefix 08877 before the dialed number or using Etisalat Auto-Dialer which is provided free of charge to non-Etisalat landline customers.

Etisalat-FTTH

Etisalat customers continue to get
70% savings
on new Wasel

 

prepaid mobile connection

 

Wasel new

connection charges at AED 75 only with AED 25 as extra free credit

 

Abu Dhabi, 5 January 2010:
Etisalat continues the Wasel new connection
offer at a discounted price of AED 75 with a free initial credit worth AED 25
that can be used for making both local and international calls and SMS.
Customers will enjoy savings of up to
70% on subscription during the promotion period valid
till 31 March 2010.

 

The free credit of AED 25 will be automatically added to the
customer’s account upon Wasel activation and it is valid for 90 days from the
date of account activation. Customers will then be informed about the free
credit through an SMS notification, and they can check their credit balance by
calling *121*8# from their mobile phones.

 

 “At Etisalat, we constantly work towards creating
offers and promotions that make owning a mobile connection more affordable and a
convenient experience for people in the UAE. Our promotion that started in 2009,
continues to offer monetary savings of nearly 70% to our customers, usable for a
limited period. The service adds convenience, flexibility and peace of mind that
comes from knowing you can stay
connected with families, friends
and co-workers at all times.”

 

Wasel customers can
maximize their benefit by subscribing to the new Super off-peak plan
and enjoy an increased
discount of extra 60% on international calls during the Super off-peak hours
from 11pm -7am. Besides Super off-peak discounts, customers can also enjoy
higher discounts during off-peak hours which is 2pm - 4pm, 9pm - 11pm every day,
all Fridays and national holidays. Discounts for Wasel customers have been
increased to 35%.
Customers can subscribe by calling 125.

 

Etisalat also facilitates Wasel
customers during emergencies through its ‘Kalimni’ service. Customers who run
out of talking credit on their phones and need to make an urgent call, can
simply send an SMS with a call-me-back request using Etisalat’s ‘Kalimni’
service by simply dialing *188*050xxxxxxx# followed by the calling key.

 

Burj Khalifa Opens 4.1.2010.

Burj Khalifa-World's Tallest Skyscraper with Etisalat

Etisalat’s HSPA+
peaks Burj Khalifa’s mobile broadband speed to the region’s highest

 

Sets a new
record for Burj Khalifa with the Middle East’s highest mobile broadband speed of
up to 21Mbps

 

Abu Dhabi, 4 January 2010: Adding to its list of firsts, the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, has now also become the first in the Middle East and North African region to have the highest speed mobile broadband, HSPA+. Etisalat’s announcement today that launched the HSPA+ 3.5G technology covering Burj Khalifa and the surrounding areas, has added yet another record to the multifarious global records already set by the world’s tallest building.   HSPA+ provides users with mobile broadband speeds of up to 21Mbps for download and 11Mbps for uploads, which is the highest speed available in the region. Etisalat has also announced recently the infrastructure readiness of the Burj Khalifa to operate on the futuristic LTE (4G) technology which will provide users with speeds up to 150Mbps for downloads and 50Mbps for uploads.   HSPA+ technology is currently available in all Emirates areas across the UAE and in the coming months, it is set to be deployed across Etisalat’s 3.5G stations which cover 99% of the populated area of the country. To derive maximum benefit of the advanced HSPA+, customers can avail of this technology-compatible devices such as Etisalat’s HSPA Wi-fi modems and USBs.

Commenting on
the occasion of the much-awaited opening of Burj Khalifa, Mr. Ahmad Julfar, COO
of Etisalat said, “We are extremely happy and excited on the achievement of this
exceptional feat. It not only reinforces Dubai’s world position and that of the
UAE as pioneers in engineering, but is also a testament to the strong will of
our rulers who are determined to achieve the impossible. As we begin a new year
of hopes and recoveries, this comes as an assurance that they will continue to
mark the nation and present its people with more such iconic successes.”

 

 “This is an
auspicious occasion that coincides with Sheikh Mohammed’s fourth anniversary as
the Ruler of Dubai. On many levels, the tallest building known to mankind also
echoes the magnitude of the global accomplishments under Sheikh Mohammed’s
leadership,” said Julfar.

 

 

He further
added: “Etisalat is particularly proud on having the honour and opportunity to
design and install the mobile infrastructure of the highest building till date.
Etisalat has been successful in providing Burj Khalifa with an advanced
infrastructure that will enable our customers with the highest mobile broadband
speeds of 21Mbps and fixed broadband speeds of 30Mbps.”

 

“The launch of
this advanced technology showcases Etisalat’s commitment to offer best-in-class
services to its customers. It is yet another technology milestone that will
allow our customers to not only experience better speeds but effectively
leverage the mobile broadband platform for non-traditional purposes.”