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.