Gitex interview with 3G product manager

When will the 3GS be launched?

Tuesday 27th October – less than a week away!

What is so special about the 3GS?

The iPhone 3GS is much faster, in fact it is double the speed, with video recording, a powerful 3MB camera, an Internet compass – and overall a higher capacity of 32GB.

Will 3GS be available Pay As You Go?

We really value our Pay As You Go customers, but the iPhone 3GS is a data-oriented device, so having a Pay As You Go package would work out expensive for our customers. We want to provide a positive experience for our customers and, especially as the iPhone 3GS is so addictive, this type of package wouldn’t be very practical. We don’t provide a standalone device without data as it would work out as 20DHR per MB. To protect customers and give them freedom to use lots of data, we provide a standalone device, prepaid, with a free 6 month data package. This is a much better experience for our customer, and they can upgrade at their convenience.

Are you running any special offers for Gitex on the 3GS?

The iPhone 3GS is launched after Gitex, so during Gitex there is are tempting offers for iPhone 3G users. For post paid customers you can enjoy unlimited data for one year, that’s 10GB per month. For pre paid customers, there are great discounts: the iPhone 8GB is 2200DHR (at a discount of 200DHR). And the iPhone 16GB is 2500DHR (at a discount of 275DHR). Plus you can get 250GB for free for 6 months. Sign up at any Etisalat store or business centre, including the store at Gitex Shopper.

Why should we get our 3GS from Etisalat?

Etisalat are pioneers – we were the very first to bring the iPhone to the UAE. We have well established customer support, lots of experience, and most of all, a powerful 3G network which can support iPhone users in terms of coverage and speed.

Will you be having a trade-in offer for existing iPhone 3G users?

The current subscribers will be able to purchase an iPhone 3GS at a very competitive price, and enjoy the same package that they are currently, so they don’t need to change to a new package. However, we won’t be offering a trade-in on existing phones.

Can I sign up for the newly unveiled iPhone plans with my existing SIM card and number?

Yes when it is launched on the 27th you can sign up to a plan that suits you, and transfer your existing number and SIM card over to your new iPhone 3GS, no problem.

Come and see the amazing football trophies at the Etisalat stand!

Carrying on the theme of football at the Etisalat stand, we are very fortunate to have 5 wonderful football trophies on display that illustrate our national love of the sport. They are really something to behold – my favourite is the FIFA Club World Cup! Come and take a photo if yourself with your favourite trophy!

As you approach the stand go to the left of the stand near the Partner area to see the trophies. Why not combine a visit to see the amazing display of football tricks from Woody and Kleiny at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm?

Take a tour around your life – enhanced by Etisalat

The theme ‘It’s about you’ encapsulates the fact that technology and telecoms is omnipresent in our lives. The stand this year really reflects this, featuring different zones to represent when we’re at home, when we’re on the go, when we’re working, and when we are relaxing. Take a tour half past every hour and see what how much easier Etisalat makes people’s lives in the home. Each zone features different products that enhance our lives, help make us more productive – and in doing so, bring us to life!

When you complete the tour you will be quizzed, so listen well on your way round to be in with a chance to win great prizes. Everyone who goes on the tour receives a goodie bag too.

The Etisalat tours begin half past every hour approximately.

The iPhone 3GS will be launched very soon…

We know that everyone is on tenterhooks waiting for the iPhone 3GS to arrive. In fact we responded to a query via Twitter yesterday... Well, we can tell you that it won’t be long. It will be here in less than two weeks in fact!

As you no doubt know, the next generation iPhone features a faster processor, a larger 32GB memory, a higher resolution camera is and the ability to film video.

Register for your iPhone 3GS at the Etisalat store by the main entrance (not the Etislat stand) or simply SMS "3GS" to 1012.

Fantastic iPhone 3G promotion – exclusive to Gitex Technology Week

Post paid mobile users get unlimited data package for one year!

Etisalat offers an unlimited data package for one year for its post paid mobile users subscribing to any of the existing iPhone tariff plans that the customer opts for during this period. This offer is valid for a limited period between 18th to 22nd October.

For more information visit the Etisalat stand by the Ka’abeel entrance. or call 101 or visit the website: www.etisalat.ae.

Football Crazy and El Classico promotion

Etisalat is a big supporter of the UAE football league, as well as sponsoring FC Barcelona, and is also partner of FIFA Club World Cup. So, it’s no surprise that this year football is featuring at the Gitex Technology Week event. At 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm every day, catch football tricksters Woody and Kleiny do their thing at the stand. These guys are the best in the football tricks business and have even featured on Britain’s Got Talent!

If you want to grab some goodies or be in with a chance of winning tickets to the Real Madrid and FC Barcelona El Classico game at Camp Nou on 29th November, with a tour of the world’s largest ground included, then head over to the Etisalat stand and get involved.

Amazing promotions for business and home customers at the Etisalat stand

Heading to Gitex Technology Week over the next few days? Then don’t miss the amazing promotions for consumers and business customers. Today at 13.20 and 15.20 (business customers), and 17.20 (consumers) the Etisalat stand will be focused on promotions - make sure you stop by and don’t miss out! From tomorrow onwards the schedule will be: 12.20 and 15.20 for business customers, then 13.20 and 17.20 for consumers. Got that? Great!

Key promotion highlights include:

• Free Blackberry-Storm with new subscriptions to BusinessOne 3 /4 MB package
• One month free rental and installation on Internet Dedicated Access service
• Double bandwidth on IP Connect service for the same price
• AED 185 credit back for international calls on Mobile Business Postpaid service
• AED 165 credit back for international calls on Mobile Business Prepaid service