UAE broadband Internet goes mobile

To add to this attractive offer, Etisalat is also extending a special offer valid until 19 May, which will offer customers subscribing to this package a monthly 100GB data usage during this period. The fear usage limit will revert to 10 GB beyond the promotion period.

The new mobile broadband "Max 3.5G" data package is available to both GSM Post Paid customers and Wasel customers. Wasel customers will now be able to subscribe to this service for the first time. To subscribe, customers can call 125, or visit any of Etisalat Centers.

The new service is ideal for broadband users and professionals looking for high-speed data access package to maximize their productivity while on the move.( ) Etisalat recommends use of a Mobile Data USB modem to experience high-speed downstream access of up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps) which is available in all Etisalat business centers and outlets. Etisalat's PCMCIA data card is another alternative for users to access Internet on the move through a high-speed downstream access up to 1.8 Mbps.

Essa Al Haddad, Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat, said:

"We are excited about this new offer which enable the UAE resident and professional to became broadband on the move. Our commitment has always been to give our discerning customers the best options and most suitable solutions, services and packages for their needs. We are confident that many of our customers will see the immense value in our new service, which is available to both prepaid Wasel and postpaid customers alike."

Al Haddad added: "Customers who are currently registered for the 400MB package, and the 1GB Max package will now be automatically migrated to the new 10GB Max 3.5G mobile data package. Automatically upgrading our high-bandwidth 3.5G customers has enabled us to give them far higher data capacity per month, and all at a much lower price."