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.
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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 5113
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
Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.
UAE mobile phone service subscriptions hit 18.7m in H1 2017
The growth reflects the vibrant and robust nature of the UAE’s telecommunications sector which is considered a significant mainstay of the economy.
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 …