The UAE will be the first country in the region to reap the benefits of two bands
Abu Dhabi 23 of May, 2013
Etisalat Group today announced its support and appreciation for the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's decision to allocate the 700 and 800 Megahertz bands to mobile broadband, confirming the UAE's position as a global leader in international spectrum policy and innovation.
Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, the Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Group, said: "I would personally like to thank the TRA for their bold and visionary decision to allocate these frequencies to mobile broadband as this paves the way for greatly improved performance in the delivery of mobile broadband services."
"When coupled with a comprehensive Information and Communication Technology policy and accompanying regulations, this decision enables the rapid growth of mobile broadband services and all the supporting businesses" he added.
The TRA's decision is in line with the UAE's vision and its quest for excellence and it will enable mobile users to enjoy superior and affordable mobile broadband services. The UAE will be the first country in the region to reap the benefits of two bands, which include superior interoperability and roaming.
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