The initiative is a smart and economical way to use existing (non-du) landline phones to make national and international calls. The calls dialled with a prefix will get routed through the 'du' network offering immediate savings without changing the existing landline number or phone.
Starting 26 July 2007, customers subscribing to Call Select will be able to avail the service by just dialling the prefix 08888 before making a call. The service is available in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, and will be quickly rolled out nationwide. du will continuously offer new capabilities as part of its roadmap to roll out fixed services.
Sharing details on the new service, Osman Sultan, CEO, du, said: 'It gives me immense pleasure to announce the launch of Call Select. Call Select gives the user total freedom and the flexibility to choose a different network service in a hassle-free manner. I would like to put on record our gratitude to the TRA for all their support, which enables us to continue to bring innovative new services to the UAE.'
'Now customers can save with Pay by the Second and off-peak international rates around the clock. We are confident of getting an encouraging response from the people of the UAE,' added Sultan.
Key benefits of availing Call Select:
·Off-peak international rates during anytime of the day on calls to all international destinations
·Pay by the Second providing savings on national and international call
·One integrated bill for Monthly Plan and Call Select subscribers
du launches Call Select
Continuing with its trend of introducing innovative services to the market for the first time, du, the new telecom operator in the UAE today announced the launch of Call Select.
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 26 - 2007 at 15:56
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It's easy to subscribe to Call Select and save. Simply visit one of the du shops in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah and bring along your identification documents.Easy steps to use Call Select
International calls: Dial 08888 followed by 00, the country and city code where applicable, followed by the international number you wish to reach, e.g. to call India: 08888 00 91 11 2 345 6789.
National calls: Dial 08888 and the area code or mobile prefix, followed by the number you wish to reach, e.g. to call Abu Dhabi: 08888 02 123 4567; to call a mobile: 08888 055 012 3456.
About du
du, the new telecommunications company in the UAE, was launched on 11 February 2007 throughout the UAE. Among du's many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments and Self Care. du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations.
du shops were launched on 25 February 2007, supporting the delivery of du products and services to customers.
du is 40 percent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20 percent by Mubadala Development Company, 20 percent by TECOM Investments and 20 percent by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
For further information, please call:
Bina Mathews
PR Manager
du
Mobile: +971 55 4577984
Tel :+9714 3693828
Fax: +9714 3604440
Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorThursday, July 26 - 2007 at 15:56 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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