Etisalat offers 6 months free BlackBerry service (UAE)

UAE’s leading telecom operator, Etisalat is offering BlackBerry smartphone users an amazing opportunity to stay connected with family and friends all day. The company is offering users a social and basic package for free, and premium package only for $13.4 at the time of purchase  of the Blackberry Smart phone.

Etisalat’s packages for BlackBerry smartphones offer users a choice from the BlackBerry Bold 9900, BlackBerry Bold 9790 or BlackBerry Curve 9390 with the BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Basic package free for 6 months. For those with heavier data usage, there’s also a special discount on the BlackBerry Premium Package.

The BlackBerry social package is the perfect initiation to the BlackBerry circle. The BlackBerry Social Package makes sure users are always in the know. Text, share and ping all day, across the UAE, with social networking apps for Facebook, Twitter and MySpace and instant messaging apps for BlackBerry Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and ICQ.

The BlackBerry basic package offers users up to 200 MB of data usage and access to 1 email account with Internet speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. Stay in the loop with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and instant messaging apps such as BlackBerry Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and ICQ.

The BlackBerry premium package offers users up to 1GB of data usage and 5 MB of roaming data usage with Internet speeds of 14.4 Mbps. Configure up to 10 email accounts and view streaming websites like You Tube too. Further, it enables users to stay connected on social networking sites like Facebook, and Twitter, instant messaging apps like BlackBerry Messenger and Windows Live Messenger and download apps and games anytime.

du announces ‘The Executive Plan’: the new business class mobile plan (UAE)

du has introduced ‘The Executive Plan’ for its users which is a premium experience that ensures total comfort and ease during their business travels.  It offers the ultimate communications solution to keep one connected no matter where they are in the world, with bundled national and international minutes; generous roaming benefits; a choice of national data or international BlackBerry service; a special number inclusive of a smartphone.

In addition, the plan entitles the customer to a free annual membership to Priority Pass with access to over 600 airport lounges in 300 cities over 100 countries. Additionally, dedicated Customer Care services are available 24/7 to take care of any communications needs. Users can avail all these benefits and conveniences for US$ 273 per month.

Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du, said that they wanted to create the perfect plan for busy business executives and small business owners across the UAE – a plan that’s reliable, that makes business travel convenient and even easier, and delivers a premium experience time and again. The executive plan is an essential communications and experience tool for business executives on the move. The benefits not only give peace of mind, but also help to make business life easier whether in the UAE or abroad.

Business customers can subscribe to ‘The Executive Plan’ at du Shops in more than 40 locations across the UAE or contact their account manager or du’s channel partners.

Taiwan Mobile to launch BlackBerry service soon

Taiwan Mobile, one of the five operators of 3G mobile communication services in Taiwan, announced that Canada-based Research in Motion (RIM) is offering technological consulting services for the launch of BlackBerry service by TWN later this month.

TWN will first release the BlackBerry 8700g and 7290 handsets in the Taiwan market.

Source- http://www.digitimes.com

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