The growth reflects the vibrant and robust nature of the UAE’s telecommunications sector which is considered a significant mainstay of the economy.
News, Telecoms
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 5852
du announces revenue growth, highlights Virgin Mobile launch
Du, the UAE’s second largest telecoms operator, announced flat profit for the second quarter of the year, according to a report by The National.
Etisalat, du launch exclusive discounts for senior citizens
As part of the ‘Masarra Card’ intiative, launched by the Ministry of Community Development, cardholders will enjoy a range of quality features in terms of prices, speed of service and quality of transaction.
UAE blocks Skype voice and video services again
Microsoft-owned internet calling service Skype has reportedly been blocked again in the UAE amid confusion regarding the status of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in the country.
du trials Massive MIMO technology
du has successfully conducted a trial over its commercial mobile network of the new Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) …
du announces new teleport facility
du has announced its new teleport facility, located at Al Qudra area in Dubai, away from planned commercial and residential real-estate …
DarkMatter inks pact with du
At GISEC, DarkMatter and du have announced a commercial partnership to offer enhanced cyber security products and services to enterprises …
TRA inks MoU with Etisalat and du
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has signed new strategic partnerships with Etisalat and du telecommunications at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Du to reimburse disrupted customers
Du customers who were affected by Sunday’s mobile service outage are to be compensated, the telecoms firm has said. The firm’s …
Linksys introduces mesh Wi-Fi system Velop in Middle East
Linksys has introduced Velop, its premier Whole Home Wi-Fi product in the Middle East. Whole Wi-Fi Mesh systems will drive …