As part of its corporate social responsibility, Etisalat today reduced the call rates to Philippines and Indonesia. Beginning October 2nd till October 8th, customers can call Philippines and Indonesia from their fixed lines and mobiles at a reduced rate of 99 fils per minute. The SMS rates have also been reduced to 30 fils per SMS.

Khalifa Al Shamsi, Vice President, Consumer Marketing at Etisalat said: “Etisalat empathizes with the Filipino and Indonesian community in the UAE, who must have been distressed by the natural calamity that has stuck these countries. We understand the dire need of our customers to reach out to their family and loved ones to ensure their safety and well-being, and hence, are reducing our call and SMS rates to Philippines and Indonesia. We hope for the well-being of all our customers and their families and would like to stand by them in this hour of need.”