The United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecommunications authority announced a range of new offers aimed at providing greater accessibility for people of determination (specially-abled persons). The initiative, disclosed on Wednesday, entails a significant 50 percent discount on mobile and Internet plans, allowing these individuals to enjoy more affordable telecommunication services.
Major Telecom Providers Embrace the Inclusive Initiative
Leading telecommunication providers in the UAE, namely Etisalat and du, have pledged their support to the government’s initiative. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) issued advisories to encourage these companies to adopt the program, ensuring its widespread implementation.
Comprehensive Discounts and Benefits
While the specifics of the discounts may vary slightly between providers, the central objective is to alleviate the financial burden faced by people of determination. Eligible individuals under Etisalat can avail a 50 percent reduction on a diverse array of services.
Etisalat’s Inclusive Offerings
Under the umbrella of Etisalat, eligible individuals can expect a 50 percent reduction on a wide range of services. These include new monthly plans under the Freedom and Emirati Freedom packages, monthly rentals for the eLife Family Value Pack covering television, Internet, and telephone services, certain prepaid mobile data packages, and monthly home telephone packages.
Even the home Internet packages for 512 Kbps, 1 Mbps, and 10 Mbps are being reduced by half. Furthermore, complimentary Internet calling subscriptions for mobile or eLife plans are also part of the deal.
du’s Inclusive Plans
As far as du is concerned, the people of determination are set to benefit from a 50 percent reduction on the Postpaid Smart, Emirati, and Power plans.
Lucrative Deals for du’s Prepaid Customers
For those using du’s prepaid services, the company promises an amazing deal. Every recharge is set to give them bonus credits equivalent to the recharge value, which can be used on national and international calls.
However, du has clearly stated that certain plans are excluded from the discount initiative, including the Special Power Plan 500, Special Power Plan 500 Data, and Special Power Plan 1000.
