Etisalat has announced plans to to invest more than $816 million (AED3 billion) in 2017 to develop and modernise infrastructure and expand mobile and fibre optic networks and more across the UAE.
Ooredoo expands ‘Superfast Fibre’ coverage in Muscat
The service is now accessible by an additional 1,445 areas in Ruwi, Darsait, Ma’abela, Al Hail, Mawaleh, Al Khoudh and many other areas.
Etisalat to offer iPhone 8 and 8 Plus from today
Etisalat will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus starting on Saturday, 23 September on www.etisalat.ae and all Etisalat …
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on VoIP services
The country’s Minister of Telecommunications and IT, Amer Al-Sawahah made the announcement on Twitter.
Etisalat targets millennials with latest SIM offering ‘Swyp’
To be eligible for the service the customer must be aged 15-29 years old at the time of subscribing for the service and must be able to present a valid Emirates ID Card.
Virgin Mobile brand launches in the UAE
The Virgin Mobile brand was officially launched by Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) today in the UAE, bringing the “first …
Omantel spearheads MECA digital transformation
Omantel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions.
Etisalat offers free Wi-Fi during Eid
Etisalat announced today that it will offer free UAE WiFi by Etisalat – the telco’s high-speed public WiFi across malls, restaurants and …
Digital firm Intigral joins SAMENA Telecommunications Council
Intigral, a digital entertainment and customer engagement solutions provider, has become the latest member to join the organisation, which includes telecom operators, technology providers, digital service providers, and specialist firms.
Saudi Telecom in talks to acquire $3.9bn Turk Telekom stake
The potential deal comes as Oger Telecom, Turk Telekom’s biggest shareholder, faces increasing pressure from creditor banks after missing debt repayments of $290 million in both September and March on a $4.75 billion loan.
Ericsson to modernise Viva Dominicana network
Ericsson has been selected by VIVA Dominicana to deploy Ericsson Revenue Management products, as part of a five-year, full end-to-end …
Omantel completes $846.1 million Zain stake purchase
Omantel has won the bid to acquire 9.84 percent of Zain’s issued share capital, representing a total cash value of …
Virgin Mobile gears up for UAE launch
Virgin Mobile is gearing up for its official launch in the UAE in September, according to reports.
Etisalat launches Xiaomi smartphones
Etisalat has announced the exclusive launch of the latest Xiaomi smartphones to all consumers with flexible smartpay options for as low …