The UAE’s two telecommunications providers have both listed VoIP-based app, Botim, as part of their ‘unlimited’ voice and video call service.
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UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. 0 5323
Equinix holds knowledge sharing session with du
Equinix held a knowledge sharing discussion with the senior management at du, led by Brian Lillie, Chief Product Officer, Equinix. The …
du, Viafone team up to develop loyalty solutions
In line with its long standing association with the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA), and third cycle challenge to develop a …
du, UIB partner for AI telco solution
du and Unified Inbox (UIB) have announced a strategic partnership to bring an AI-based way for users to communicate with …
du partners with Souq.com
du has announced that it has entered into a partnership with UAE’s online portal, Souq.com, which has recently been acquired …
Mobile phone subscriptions in UAE hit 19.7M in September
Mobile phone subscriptions in the UAE reached 19.7 million by the end of September, according to official statistics released by Etisalat and du, the only telecommunications operators in the local market.
UAE-based satellite operator trials high-speed in-flight WiFi
The high-speed broadband offering, known as WiFly, will be available for airlines to offer its passengers within the next year.
TRA instructs operators to publish coverage map
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published on its website information on Service Coverage Interactive Maps of the telecom operators …
Samsung unveils fitness wearables at Dubai Mall store opening
Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced three new fitness devices to its wearable portfolio: Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear …
RIPE NCC, TRA, AUB ink MoUs to develop Internet services
The MoUs are aimed at improving Internet-based researches and activities and enhance the operational efficiency of networks in the Middle East.