eCompany offers free online registration

This would enable customers to apply for the service online without having to be physically present at an Etisalat Office and save Dh100, a registration fee normally charged to customers who apply for the same service offline through Etisalat Offices. Al Shamil broadband customers will also save Dh100 through a 50 per cent reduction in installation fees by applying online.

Using a friendly interface and easy-to-follow application steps, customers can now subscribe to eCompany Dial-up Internet Service from any Internet connected PC.

Customers would now be able to have their own basic Internet account through a simple and convenient online process.

Existing Al Shamil customers will now also be able to upgrade to higher packages for free. Customers of Al Shamil broadband access service can still avail of benefits like 50 per cent reduction on wireless ADSL Modems, free 50 MB email storage,free Norton Anti Virus, free Norton Personal Firewall and free Anti Spam Plus thus saving upto Dh1349.

Announcing the new service, Abdulla Hashim, Senior Manager eCompany said: " The online provisioning of Dial Up Internet is yet another example of eCompany's commitment to facilitate customer convenience for those seeking to have a basic Internet access connection in a simple, convenient and cost effective process.