Etisalat launches BlackBerry service

ABU DHABI, UAE: Indians living in Dubai can now avail a free 15-minute international call every month, thanks to UAE-based telecom giant Etisalat's new BlackBerry Homeland promotion scheme.

Attractively priced at 49 dirhams per month, the offer is valid for a period of six months from the date of subscription.

Omar Al Muzakki, vice president of product marketing at Etisalat, said: "It not only addresses our customers' growing interest in smart phones, but also meets their demand for fast and constant communication with their social networks."

To avail of the BlackBerry Homeland promotion benefits, customers can subscribe to the Unlimited Domestic Social Package by sending an SMS, "HL49", to 1010. Customers can also visit the Etisalat business centre or Etisalat outlets and subscribe to the service.

The promotion is valid till July 31.