Etisalat launches CLIP for call waiting on fixed lines

Fixed line subscribers will now be able to know the number from which a second call comes in when they are already on a call.

Currently, when a subscriber has an activate Call Waiting service on the fixed line telephone, a tone is sounded when there is a second incoming call when the phone is already in use. With this extension of the CLIP service to call waiting, customers will be able to see the telephone number of the origin of the second call.

Mohammed Al Fahim, Executive Vice President- Marketing, Etisalat, said:

"The launch of this service continues in the efforts of the Corporation to support our customers with the highest possible technologies and conveniences, and show our commitment to enhancing the telecom experiences of all our customers. All our customers on the fixed line network across the Emirates will automatically receive this service, at no charge."

UAELAB has approved three telephone sets that support this new enhancement, and these are the CYBIOLINK 9000 from Metel Trading, IRIS 6015 from Intracom Middle East and the PANASONIC KXTSC11 from Al Futtaim Panatech LLC. These equipments are also available at Etisalat Business Centers, at the vendor outlets.

"There have been significant developments to the fixed line network, especially in terms of the Value-Added Services offered. Etisalat has been at the forefront of the development of this sector in the region. With the imminent launch of NGN (Next Generation Network), there will be much more scope for growth and development of the sector, as customers can benefit from features like video calling and high-speed Internet", he added.

Etisalat currently serves over 1.2 million subscribers on the fixed line network.