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du continues to build capacity for nationwide launch

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 30 - 2006 at 14:53
  • PRESS RELEASE

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) today reported a net pre-operating cost of AED 196.39 million for the quarter 30 June 2006 - 30 September 2006, bringing the total net pre-operating investment to AED 328.64 million for the period from 28 December 2005 - 30 September 2006.

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Ahmed Bin Byat, Chairman, du, said the business has continued to invest in its infrastructure to ensure the delivery of exceptional quality services that is expected from the new telecom company in the UAE.

"Since the last quarter, du has continued to roll out its mobile network across the UAE, ahead of the commercial launch of services later this year," he said.

"I am confident that all our investments in infrastructure and human capital are creating the environment that I'm sure will help deliver outstanding customer satisfaction."


Osman Sultan, Chief Executive Officer, du said: "du's financial statistics reveal the significant progress made by us towards achieving our goals. We have recently commenced user friendly trials on our network and across our entire operational capabilities as an important step to ensure that both our network infrastructure and staff is prepared for the commercial launch."

du is currently adding the final touches to its infrastructure for mobile telecommunications and will offer mobile services across the UAE towards the end of this year.
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For further information, please contact:
Luma Jasim Bourisly
Senior Manager - PR & Corporate Responsibility
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) PJSC
Tel: +971 4 362 2134
Fax: +971 4 390 8934

About du
du is the UAE's second licensed telecommunications operator. The company, an integrated operator, currently provides fixed line, internet and Pay TV services. Later this year, du will expand its operations with the launch of its mobile services across the UAE.
du is 40% owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20% by Mubadala Development Company, 20% by TECOM Investments and the remaining 20% held by public shareholders.

du is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

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