du offers calling rates of 1.5 fils/sec (90 fils/min) around the clock to help connect family and friends in tragedy-stricken Pakistan
In the spirit of helping those less fortunate, du is reaching out to those affected by the recent tragedies in Pakistan by offering significantly reduced international calling rates to the country. As a gesture to help families and friends get connected easily and affordably, this special offer will provide rates of just 1.5 fils/sec (90 fils per minute) on calls made to Pakistan at any time of the day or night from any du landline or mobile phone.
"Our condolences are with those who have been affected by the recent tragedies in Pakistan. By offering significant reductions on calling rates - with a rate of just 1.5 fils/sec (90 fils per minute) on a 24-hour basis we are able to help connect families and friends from the country, which we hope will be of some comfort to those who may have been touched by these recent tragic events," commented, Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.
The reduced calling rate will apply to all voice calls to Pakistan from 10 August 2010. This offer provides a significant reduction in calling rates, as the standard peak rate for calls to Pakistan during the day (9am-9pm) is AED 2.4 per minute, while only calls made during off-peak hours (9pm-9am) are usually priced at 1.5 fils per second (90 fils per minute).
Customers do not need to take any action. All calls made to Pakistan during the week will be charged at this special rate.
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About du
du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services in February 2007 across the UAE, in addition to internet and pay TV services that du provides in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, du's nationwide fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007. By the end of 2008, over 3 million people in the UAE chose to become du customers.
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, first of its kind 'WoW' recharge card (which offers customers the choice between more credit, more time and now 'more international' recharge option with additional credit on international calls) and Self Care.
For business customers, du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations. du Broadcast Services division brings scalable media technology platforms and telecommunication solutions to the broadcast community through its world class teleport (Samacom) and Master Control Room (MCR) facilities.
du products and services for consumers and business are available through du's retail network, currently numbering 33 du shops located in strategic locations across the UAE, more than 3000 authorized dealers Or through du e-shop, accessible at http://www.du.ae/en/where-to-buy/eshop.html. du shops are a one stop shop for mobile service, carrier select and the payment of the service bills.
du is 39.5 percent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 19.75 percent by Mubadala Development Company, 19.5 percent by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and the remaining stake by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
Awards to date
du presented with an award for Best Middle Eastern Local Currency Deal 2008 by UK's EuroWeek
du won two prestigious awards at UAE Web Awards 2008. du e-shop portal won the best strategic online portal award in the e-commerce category and du media club website won the bronze award in the media and press category.
du corporate brand launch campaign awarded a Cristal MENA award in 2008
du declared 'Best Brand' at Telecoms World Awards Middle East 2007 for innovative branding and outstanding brand success
Second place in the New Brand Launch category at the GMR Effectiveness in Marketing Awards 2007
Silver Award for the best website in the ICT category at the UAE Web Awards 2007
du WoW TV Commercial awarded amongst the best 50 TV commercials in mobile telecom category in the world for 200
For further information, please contact:
Saugat Chatterjee
Public Relations Manager, Channels Communications
Brand & Communications
du
Mobile: +971 55 9367045
Email: saugat.chatterjee@du.ae
Gregory Henderson
Manning, Selvage & Lee
Tel: +971 4 3676 275
Mobile: +971 55 495 6487
Fax: +971 4 367 2615
Email: gregory.henderson@dubai.mslpr.com
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