No.1 in-flight Mobile Phones, by Etisalat

Etisalat has the highest global customer base for in-flight Mobile Service
56,000 Etisalat customers have experienced mobile calls on board Emirates Airlines, via the Aeromobile network

Abu Dhabi, 19 April, 2009 - Etisalat, the UAE-based Telecommunications Services Provider, announced that over 56,000 of its customers have experienced the in-flight mobile service, by using their mobiles phones in the air, since the service was first introduced by Etisalat a year ago through the AeroMobile system. According to Aeromobile, this represents 27% of the total users across the world, on the Aeromobile network, making Etisalat a leader in the in-flight Mobile service, with maximum number of customers for this service.

The service enables passengers to safely make and receive calls and SMS text messages while in-flight. The service was first operated by Etisalat in the UAE on an Emirates flight between Dubai and Casablanca, a year ago. The system has since been installed on 32 of the Emirates airline’s fleet, and is available on around 25% of its Aircrafts. Emirates presently operates over 60 Aeromobile equipped flights in a day to various global destinations.

Mr. Essa Al Haddad. Etisalat’s Chief Marketing Officer said “Etisalat's In-flight mobile services target a niche audience who prefer to be virtually connected all the time. Since its launch last year, Etisalat's in-flight mobile services have been a huge success and have received tremendous positive appreciation from its customers. We are proud to be leaders in this niche market, providing connectivity even in the sky. "

“Being a leading service provider in the region, Etisalat can relate to the necessity of the customer to remain connected with their business, family, and colleagues whilst they’re travelling, and we’re delighted to make this possible for them through our association with Emirates Airlines and Aeromobile, while they are in the air, " added Al Haddad.

“GPRS data services are also available for our customers in air, enabling them to surf the internet, download their emails, or enjoy multimedia services, while flying,” he further commented.

Etisalat customers can benefit from the in-flight mobile services while traveling on the Emirates airlines to 60 selected routes including London, Casablanca, Cairo, Sydney, Damascus, Khartoum, Karachi, Johannesburg, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Perth, Melbourne, Paris, Rome, Milan, Munich, Nice, Bombay and Kuala Lumpur. Standard international Roaming charge applies for both Wasel and GSM customers, while calling on board.

100 GB Mobile Broadband Offers

100 GB Mobile Broadband Offer



In order to extend the reach of our mobile Broadband packages to our valuable customers, we are glad to announce that we are re-launching the same offer of the 100GB for the 10GB Mobile Broadband customers effective from 11th April, 2009.

As part of our promotional offer, customers who subscribe or upgrade to 10GB Package will get 100GB/month of data usage from 11th April, 2009 UP TO 10th July, 2009. All existing subscribers who are currently registered for the 10GB package for AED 460 will also avail to this offer.

The new offer will be as follows:
3G Mobile Broadband Package Inclusive Data (GB) Monthly Fee(AED) Out of Bundle per MB (AED)
10GB Mobile Broadband Package 100GB/month (up to 10th July,2009).After this offer period 10GB/month will apply 460/- 3/-


For the existing Postpaid customers:
Existing customers in billing cycle one will get 100 GB cap from 11th April up to the 31st of July. (as a total they will get full 3 months+21 days)
Existing customers in billing cycle two will get 100 GB cap from 11th April up to the 10th of July. (as a total they will get 3 months)
Existing customers in billing cycle three will get 100 GB cap from 11th April up to the 20th of July. (as a total they will get full 3 month + 10 days)
For the Existing/NEW/Upgraded Prepaid customers:
All (existing/new /upgraded) prepaid subscribers will get 100 GB from day one of the offer (11th April till 10th July) (3months). Regardless of the subscription date; all the prepaid customers will return back to 10 GB CAP on the 11th of July.

General polices & procedures:
No Connection fee applies when subscribing to 10GB Mobile Broadband Package.
Out of Bundle price is the charge for additional data that exceeds inclusive data.
The charge set out within the above schedule does not cover data roaming rates which are separately added up.
New /upgraded 10 GB Postpaid subscribers during the offer period will enjoy the 100GB CAP depending on their respective billing cycle.

100 GB Mobile Broadband- Your Dream at Night

Etisalat offers free 100 GB mobile broadband package
Subscribe now to 10 GB data package and get 100GB/month data usage

Abu Dhabi, April 14 2009: In its endeavor to make UAE customers experience enhanced mobile broadband connectivity, Etisalat announced a three months free 100 GB mobile broadband promotion for customers subscribing or upgrading to the 10GB mobile broadband package.

Valid till 10th July, 2009, this additional bonanza will enable Etisalat's 10 GB prepaid and Wasel subscribers to experience the fastest mobile broadband connectivity in the UAE with the maximum bandwidth at no additional cost.

Commenting on this new initiative, VP Consumer Marketing, Etisalat said: ' Etisalat has always endeavored to provide a distinguished experience to its customers by pioneering new technologies and services. Mobile broadband is a transformational service that has changed the way internet is consumed throughout the world. By providing a higher capacity Mobile Broadband to its 10 GB customers, Etisalat is providing an opportunity to its customers to experience and enjoy the unlimited possibilities available through this medium."

In addition to their smart phones, Customers can use a Mobile Data USB modem, Etisalat’s 3.5G Router, Etisalat 3G data package and the on going promotion on Acer Netbooks to experience high-speed downstream access speed of up to 7.2 Mbps, which is available in more than 99% of the populated areas in the UAE.

LG Mobile Pormotion A Dream in Life time.

Though it is an old offer it is valid,though iphone hits the market after Blackberry Smart Phones. Look at it:

Etisalat is pleased to announce the launch of one month Free rental promotion for the 10GB Package, this offer is for business customers only.
The promotion is communicated via LG through their launch campaign of the new LG X110 3.5G enabled laptops.
All LG advertisements for the LG X110 3.5G laptops will promote the one month offer

Details of the Promotion:

Business Customers who buy LG 3G Laptop X110 from LG's authorized retailer will be informed about the exclusive offer to Business customers.

Any Business Customer will be able to avail the offer through the following channels:
•Calling 800 5 800 and then sending a Fax copy of an official letter with a list of numbers to be activated and a valid trade license.
•Requesting the respective Account Manager with an official letter for this offer.
•Visiting any of Etisalat Business Centers or Outlets with the required documents
•All subscribed accounts have to be under the company name in order to be eligible for the offer.
•After the one month free rental offer the customer on 10 GB Package shall be charged @ AED 460 / Month. On exceeding 10 GB Usage, customers will be charged @ AED3/MB

Etislat maintains 420 mosques, in Dubai |

Etisalat Subsidiary Appointed to Maintain Dubai s Mosques
Agreement between e-Facility Management and the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (DICD) includes 420 mosques
Dubai, 14 April 2009: e-Facility Management, a member of Etisalat Services Holding LLC, was today appointed by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (DICD) to maintain all 420 mosques in Dubai.
The agreement was signed by the General Manager of DICD and the Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Services Holding at the DICD s head office at Al Mamzar, Dubai.UAE.
Etisalat is a leading national corporation that plays an important role in providing valuable services to the community. This partnership emphasises the strategic collaboration between the DICD and other local organisations. This affiliation reflects our commitment to maintain Dubai's mosques to the highest standards. We are looking forward to extending this partnership and to launching further development plans and initiatives.
'This agreement is the first step towards enhancing the strategic relationship between e-Facility Management and the DICD. We are looking forward to expand our efforts to manage all facility services for the mosques of Dubai. We are committed to share our experience with DICD to help them achieve their goals. We will use specialised online programs and manual information processing devices to implement this program', said the CEO.
In the first stage of this initiative, e-Facility Management is going to provide the mosques with maintenance services, operational process and appropriate equipment. The second phase will include a consultancy project for the development of services provided to the mosques in order to raise the level of services, increase efficiency and preserve quality.
Our collaboration with Etisalat represents a dynamic step that makes us closer to the fulfilling our targets and implementing integrated relationships to develop mosques services. We are confident that this partnership will best serve our strategic development plans and contribute to achieving several benefits as it provides with best services and expertise to the mosques and the worshipers, and contribute to the civilization of Dubai,said by Director of Financial Affairs, DICD.
Etisalat Facility Management is a member of Etisalat Services Holding, and is responsible for the maintenance of more than 5000 sites in the UAE ranging from GSM sites to high rise buildings. Etisalat Facility Management was formally established on March 1st 2007.
Etisalat Facility Management has more than 1,600 specialists employed covering the UAE. The team provides integrated facility management services covering all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, security, catering as well as providing facility management consulting services and project management.
It is a very good step towards social services by Etisalat, the Telecommunication giant in the Middle East.

BlackBerry Storm TM 9500 Smart Phone

April 10,2009

 BlackBerry® StormTM 9500 smart phone


Etisalat is pleased to announce the BlackBerry® StormTM 9500 smart phone weekend mall road show.


What is unique about the BlackBerry® StormTM 9500 smart phone
- First in the Gulf by Etisalat
- Revolutionary clickable touch screen
- Cutting edge multimedia capabilities
- Amazing features such as large clickable screen (3.25inch ), full integration with email upto 10 email accounts, social networks, optimised Internet browsing, high device security, can be integrated to business email,etc.
- Unrivalled Etisalat advantage of 3.5 reliable network 99% coverage, latest HSP mobile technology with high speed mobile broadband Internet.
- And more…. (for details visit www.etisalat.ae/blackberry)

Who is BlackBerry® for?
BlackBerry® is no longer just a business tool. BlackBerry® has become the solution of choice for individuals who desire to have a strong communication tool along with high-end media capabilities.

Objective of the road show
Along with other marketing activities for the new BlackBerry® device and services, there will be a mall weekend road show.

The objective of the road show is to enable customers to interact with the product and get hands on experience of the new device and BlackBerry® services from Etisalat.

Roadshow activities

Demonstration stand
The stand is comprised of a larger than life BlackBerry® StormTM 9500 smart phone mock up, which will give customers a feel of the product. In addition, there will be demonstration areas to enable customers to get a feel of the product.

Raffle
Customers will be requested to fill in a simple quiz form, drop it into the raffle box and get a chance to win a BlackBerry® StormTM 9500 smart phone.

The raffle draw will be held every Saturday and one lucky winner per mall will be announced. Customers may enter the draw on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as per the schedule below.


Entertainment
BlackBerry® StormTM 9500 smart phone enables customers to get the best of both worlds – their work and play (communication and media). Watch the amazing dancers as they portray the power of the new device through a dance enactment.

Roadshow schedule as below:
Mall Location Duration Timing

1 Mall of Emirates
2 TT4 (Harvey Nics/Punto Roma) 9th - 11th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
3 TT17 Center Point ( Near Carrfoure Enterance ) 16th - 18th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
4 TT9 (Massimo Duti/Shoe City) 23rd - 25th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
TT10 (Zara/Accesorize) 30th April - 2nd May Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
1 Dubai Festival City
2 1st Floor Gold Market ( Next to Information Center) 9th - 11th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
3 Ground level (Marks & Spencer) 16th - 18th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
4 Ground lelvel (Between Paris Gallery & Rivoli) 23rd - 25th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
1st Floor Gold Market ( Next to Information Center) 30th April - 2nd May Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
1 Abu Dhabi Marina Mall
2 PG 4 ( Near Bvlgari - towards fountain ) 9th - 11th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
3 PG 4 ( Near Bvlgari - towards fountain ) 16th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
4 PG 4 ( Near Bvlgari - towards fountain ) 23rd - 25th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
PG 4 ( Near Bvlgari - towards fountain ) 30th April - 2nd May Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
1 Deira City Centre
2 TT15B (Nine West) 9th - 11th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
TT18 (Sunglasses Hut) 16th - 18th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
1 Sahara Mall
2 Main entracne (infront of Customer Service) 23rd - 25th April Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm
Main entraince (next to Starbucks) 30th April - 2nd May Thursday : 10am- 11pm Friday: 2pm - 11pm & Saturday: 10am-10pm

Etisalat Site on Face Book

Soon I will start a site with Face Book where I wsih to post views of Etisalat services, good and bads, comments, what is gaining,and what will be loosing through fraudsters are as they are rampant to dislodge Etisalat. Your views will be moderated and published here. So check on Face book Soon on Etisalat page.

Abu Dhabi World's #1 ELITE-by Etisalat

Abu Dhabi-UAE-The world's first fully FTTH connected Capital.

Etisalat puts Abu Dhabi in the ELITE Technology League
to become the world's first fully FTTH connected capital with Etisalat's 'eLite'
Abu Dhabi, Saturday April 4, 2008: Etisalat today announced that Abu Dhabi will become world's first fully connected capital with Etisalat's eLite - the advanced optical fibre communication network, based on the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology. Etisalat confirmed that it has reached the final stage of completion of this project, scheduled to be completed in the beginning of Q3 this year. With eLite connecting all the households in Abu Dhabi, the city will become world's first 100% FTTH connected capital. Etisalat is also in the process of connecting Dubai and Sharjah through eLite.
Etisalat's eLite, the fibre to the home (FTTH) based network is considered to be the most advanced technology globally, for connecting homes. eLite will provide high speed broadband internet to the households, opening infinite new options for home entertainment such as high definition (HD) video service quality and clarity, video on demand (VoD) and Online Gaming. Moreover, eLite will also open up innovative business avenues like e-education and online health check-ups.
The CEO of Etisalat commented that Etisalat is proud to make Abu Dhabi the first fully connected capital in the world. eLite is a significant technology leap for the country that will modernize the communications and telecom infrastructure and provide infinite entertainment options to the home users through its high speed network. Based on the FTTH technology, eLite has enormous scope and potential in terms of capacity, speed, and efficiency to accommodate the growing demand for bandwidth in the coming decades.
This unique and innovative FTTH technology connects all the services through a single optical fiber, making it inexpensive, reliable and far simpler than the traditional cable connectivity. The technology also has the ability to maintain large bandwidth optical transmissions, which means that the customers can use this service to receive high quality television services in addition to accessing high speed Internet. Security enhancements on the network ensure information confidentiality, with all services being made available through a single service port.
CEO also expressed optimism on the unlimited opportunities offered by eLite. eLite will bring about a paradigm shift in the communication sector, taking it to unprecedented levels. With its high-speed Internet offering speed up to 100 Mbps, eLite will boost adoption of new age internet services like IPTV, Video On Demand , and online gaming, creating future smart homes. The platform will also widen the current internet gamut by opening unconventional yet significant internet avenues, in areas like e-education, online health checks ups with three-dimensional view (voice, picture and data), video conferencing, and remote infrastructure management.
Etisalat has already connected more than 300,000 homes through eLite since 2008 and aims to connect the entire UAE by end of 2011, connecting more than 1.4 million homes and offices.