du launches super fast 4G service

Du, a UAE telecom provider, has stepped up its mobile broadband offering with Internet speeds of up to 100Mbps with the launch of its new 4G (LTE) Interent key.
LTE, one of the prevalent 4G technologies, is considered to be the fastest Mobile Broadband platform in the world. Beyond super fast browsing speeds, 4G (LTE) opens up an infinite range of data services possibilities, du said.
Online Live HD video streaming, high quality online gaming constitute just some of the experiences waiting to be experienced, it said.
“Our LTE network is taking online connectivity to the next level. Customers with an LTE Internet Key can experience some of the fastest internet connection speeds in the world,” said Farid Faraidooni, chief commercial officer, du. “This is the kind of Real Mobile Broadband speed that creates significant positive impact in one’s day-to-day activities especially in today’s face paced world; with the improved download speeds of up to 2.3 times faster compared to HSPA+.”
The cost for du’s LTE Internet Key is a one-off payment of Dh799 for the device, plus Dh55 for a monthly data line. A special LTE 25GB bundle is available for only Dh500.
The UAE is among the first few countries in the region to utilise the latest generation of LTE 4G mobile networks, which makes du the first in introducing LTE 1800MHz technology, compared the currently used 2600 MHZ spectrum which is commonly used by operators around the world, it said.