du adds big savings on its BlackBerry offer

Press release

Published December 27th, 2011 - 09:26 GMT

Blackberry

Now du offers even more reasons to enjoy the iconic BlackBerry smartphone. For just AED 55 a month customers can enjoy the Unlimited national BlackBerry service from du for the first 6 months and AED 130 thereafter.

This means, customers can get the benefits of du’s Elite Super 100 Plan, with 100 free national minutes, 100 free international minutes, 100 free SMS, up to 100% bonus on international calls and Unlimited national BlackBerry service!

“It is our objective to constantly surprise our customers – both new and existing – with incredible offers that add even more value to their communications,” commented Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du. “BlackBerry with Elite Super or Emirati Plans is an exciting package that combines the existing benefits of our popular Elite Super Plans with the added bonus of a reduced BlackBerry Service charge, allowing BlackBerry users to stay connected to anyone, anywhere, for a cost that’s bound to bring a smile to their face.”

New BlackBerry customers can subscribe to the service with any Elite Super Plan (100, 250, 500 and 750) or Emirati plan (100, 250, 500) to start enjoying the new promotion of just AED55 for BlackBerry services per month. Signing up couldn’t be easier, with so many channels available – simply visit any du Shop, authorised dealer to subscribe to an Elite Super or Emirati Plan.

All customers with an existing Elite Plan can upgrade to an Elite Super Plan by calling 155 and choosing option 7. This option allows upgrades to Elite Super Plan 100, 250 or 500; subscriptions to Elite Super Plan 750 can be done through any du Shop on presentation of a valid Platinum credit card, issued by UAE institutions or any other card by signing to auto-payment. To upgrade to Emirati plan, UAE nationals existing customers can simply call 155.

BlackBerry customers with Elite Super or Emirati Plan, will start enjoying the new tariff at the beginning of their next bill cycle.

Background Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)

Ever since we opened for business in 2006, we have worked hard to enhance and expand our bouquet of services in an industry that is at the heart of economic and social transformation. Bringing people and businesses together is what we do best, offering mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to people, homes and businesses all over the UAE. We also provide carrier services, a data hub, internet exchange facilities and satellite services for broadcasters.