Du has achieved the unique distinction of being the first telecom operator in the UAE, and among the few operators in the world, to successfully test and launch the fastest mobile broadband speed of up to 42.2 Mbps.

This was achieved following successful tests and upgrades, done by du in collaboration with its technology partners Huawei and Qualcomm.

“We recognise that mobile data  is the new frontier, and we firmly believe that high-speed mobile data networks will be key enablers for the growth and future of our communities,” stated Farid Faraidooni, chief commercial officer, du.

Special data cards supporting upto 42.2 Mbps will be introduced soon.

du's ultra high speed mobile broadband network will enable customers to have a superior mobile broadband experience including the fastest internet browsing, downloading music or watching mobile TV or any other relevant propositions that uses our ultra fast mobile broadband network.

du also announced that it will launch iPhone 4 in the UAE on September 25 with a range of tariff plans tailored for iPhone individual and business customers.

iPhone 4 features Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 per cent longer talk time, in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.

iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store provides access to more than 200,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.

All customers purchasing an iPhone with an iPlan from du will enjoy free data and loads of free credit for 12 consecutive months.-TradeArabia News Service