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.
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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 5861
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.
du signs up Ericsson for IoT services
Ericsson and du have partnered to accelerate digitalization in the region by deploying innovative solutions that enable faster introduction of …
DarkMatter puts emphasis on cyber resilience
DarkMatter and UAE telecommunications service provider, du, participated in an exclusive media roundtable hosted by their respective CEOs to address the highly topical issue of cyber security in a rapidly digitising world.
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 gears up for UAE launch
Virgin Mobile is gearing up for its official launch in the UAE in September, according to reports.
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 09.08.2017
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