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Etisalat Statement Regarding Suspension of BlackBerry Services in UAE
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August 1, 2010 - EtisalatEtisalat
was informed today by the UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA)UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) to suspend BlackBerry services providing email, web browsing, instant messaging and social networking from October 11, 2010 until an acceptable solution can be developed and applied which brings the BlackBerry services in line with the UAE's telecommunications regulations. This is an important decision made by the Regulatory Authority and we fully understand the legal and social considerations behind the decision.
EtisalatEtisalat has an obligation to act within the law and the regulations of the TRATRA, while at the same time, providing our customers with the best service. EtisalatEtisalat has a significant share of customers in the UAE for its mobility services, including BlackBerry customers and hence it is very important for us to ensure our customers enjoy continuity of services.
EtisalatEtisalat's focus at the current time is to make sure its valued customers experience continuity of mobility services. In line with its commitment towards its customers, EtisalatEtisalat will soon be announcing a range of alternative mobility products and services for its existing blackberry customers.
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Press release issued by Public Relations Department - EtisalatSaeed Albadi, Senior manager Media Relations
Tel: 02 6182173
Fax: 02 6334448
Email: PRD@etisalat.ae
Website: www.etisalat.ae
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