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Etisalat launches Micro SIM Card compatible with Apple iPad
ABU DHABI — Etisalat on Monday announced the launch of a micro SIM card that is compatible with Apple iPad. The first such SIM card, to be launched in the region, the Micro SIM Card has a special dual usage design making it compatible with both a normal mobile phone and the iPad device, which requires mobile broadband Internet access.
Available for both postpaid and prepaid plans, customers have the flexibility to utilise the SIM card through Tawa’am (duplicate SIM with the same number), only for data service, or as a normal SIM card for their existing devices, Etisalat said in a Press statement.
Tawa’am SIM card
Current customers can also get the Micro SIM Card through Tawa’am service which enables them to get two SIMs with the same number. This will allow them to use their current date package subscription with any device; Tawa’am SIM Card is available for a one-time payment of Dh100.
Data SIM card and replacement
Customers can also purchase the Micro SIM Card for data use only, priced at Dh25. Etisalat customers can replace their existing SIM cards with the Micro SIM Card by visiting the Etisalat business centre.
Postpaid mobile service
Customers can additionally avail of the ongoing postpaid promotion while purchasing the Micro SIM card for their postpaid number or through Tawa’am. Priced at Dh100, the promotion entitles customers to 100 minutes of local calls and 100 SMS’s credited to their accounts over a period of five months.
Wasel
Customers can also benefit from the ongoing Wasel promotion, while purchasing the Micro SIM Card for their Wasel account. As part of the ongoing promotion priced at Dh75, customers will receive back Dh25 as free credit immediately when they activate the Micro SIM Card, reducing the cost of the new card to Dh50 only. The free credit can be used for local, international calls and SMS, and it can be used within three months after activating the Micro SIM Card.
Khalifa Al Shamsi, Senior Vice-president- Marketing, Etisalat said: “We launched the Micro SIM Card to fulfill the demand of our customers who are looking forward to receive best technologies and services compatible with latest telecommunication devices. The new SIM card is designed to provide high speed internet for iPads, and is future ready for upcoming mobility devices that combine voice and data applications.” — business@khaleejtimes.com
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