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Etisalat by e&’s ‘GoChat’ messenger downloads shoot past 3.5m across market

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

The number of downloads of Etisalat by e&’s voice-and-video call app GoChat Messenger has crossed 3.5 million across markets.

The app now also includes features like the GoChat channels, enabling uses to follow their brands of choice and stay updated on offers, discounts, new launches. This applies to anything from fashion to automobiles and food. The services also includes grocery shopping.

A new gaming section has been introduced over and above the free-to-play games.

The ‘GoChat Messenger is a global app that can be downloaded by anyone in the world’, the company said in a statement. It requires a mobile number for registration, thus connecting the UAE population with friends and family anywhere and can be downloaded via Android and iOS app stores. Customers can also make international and local money transfers, including bill payments through eWallet. GoChat Messenger also offers customers trustworthy and reliable home services including home cleaning, PCR at home, salon at home as well gifting services at their fingertips.

SOURCE: Business

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Etisalat by e& launches GoWell Consumer health platform

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Etisalat UAE, branded as Etisalat by e&, today announced its foray into the consumer digital health space with the launch of ‘GoWell,’ a fitness and wellness platform. ‘GoWell’ is designed to empower subscribers to achieve their health and wellness goals while receiving a series of rewards and cashback incentives.

As people turn to digital solutions to help them manage their health and fitness goals on the go, the launch of ‘GoWell’ for all, including health enthusiasts and change seekers, will allow them to use technology to improve their health outcomes. The launch is also part of Etisalat by e&’s plans to have a 360-degree approach for the eHealth domain starting with fitness and wellness, followed by teleconsultations to be included in the next phase of the platform.

GoWell helps customer assess health through personalised goals by tracking progress syncing all other health devices and apps as well as get rewarded for it.

Khaled El Khouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat by e& said: “Backing our transformation to a digital telco is our commitment to continue delivering enhanced customer experiences by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in every sector. The healthcare industry, particularly, has witnessed unprecedented digital transformation post-pandemic, driven by the need for innovation so as to accelerate value-based care models and focus on more value creation.

“As a telco, our connectivity services and network solutions have powered up hospitals and the healthcare system in the country, delivering a major positive impact on the lives of patients and caregivers. GoWell is part of our long-term plan to serve our customers as they look to embrace a complete holistic approach when it comes to taking care of their health and wellbeing. By bringing about a positive change in consumers’ lives in this digitalization era, GoWell will help them build healthy habits by establishing and executing a list of easy daily activities that they can access through the app’s tracking platform while being rewarded at the same time.”

GoWell is designed in partnership with Vitality Global, leaders in wellness and behavioral change with a global technology platform , and Accenture, one of the leading firms in services, business and experience design capabilities.

Every achievement on the platform is rewarded with a wide variety of lifestyle awards as well as a unique opportunity for cashback on smart watches. Customers have a chance to earn and redeem instant rewards when achieving their weekly active goals from partners. Monthly paybacks on fitness wearable devices is another great value add when users activate the device payback feature. In addition, one can enjoy up to Dh700 cashback on the purchase price of a fitness device from Etisalat.

The platform is free for the first 14 days of registration, with an opportunity to be a part of ongoing competitions during Dubai Fitness Challenge, Dubai 30×30, to win prizes, including smart wearables. Subscribers can renew their subscription at the end of the free trial by purchasing the subscription at Dh25 per month.

SOURCE: Business

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Etisalat by e& launches ‘Hello Business Pitch 3’ to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Etisalat UAE, branded Etisalat by e&, today announced that it is inviting ideators and start-ups to pitch their next big business idea at the third edition of the ‘Hello Business Pitch’ competition, providing an innovative platform to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

After two successful series of the Hello Business Pitch competition, this year’s edition is open to aspiring start-ups (up to 3 years in operation) and innovators who have novel disruptive ideas and require the capital to kickstart the business.

Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB Sales & Marketing,, Etisalat by e&, said: “We’ve always believed in supporting entrepreneurs and SMBs as they make a difference in our society through their pioneering and innovative business ideas. Over the years, the competition has become the bridge that enables their growth to the next level while we stay committed to the aspirations of the UAE leadership to be a leading sustainable knowledge-based and innovative hub globally.

“This year, the competition comes with an exciting twist as we open the doors for a wider community of ideators and entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative ideas. We look forward to receiving submissions, enabling the space for pathbreaking ideas to come to fruition and implementation,” he said.

Last year, the competition received an overwhelming response with hundreds of submissions from aspiring startups in UAE, with YallaGive winning first place, Key2enable Assistive Technology and App4Legal taking the second and third position. This year, a total of 6 winners will be announced, whereby 3 disruptive ideators and 3 ambitious startups will walk away with cash prizes worth AED 350,000.

SOURCE: Emirates news

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Etisalat by e& collaborates with Huawei complete trial of 1.2Tbps/channel

by Radarr Africa
written by Radarr Africa

Dense wavelength division multiplexing is an optical fiber multiplexing technology that is used to increase the bandwidth of existing fiber networks. Etisalat by e& has collaborated with Huawei to complete the trial of 1.2Tbps/channel in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This achievement is a significant industry milestone in driving down the cost per bit of telecommunications networks. The trial showcased the ability of fiber networks to reach the overall capacity of single fiber transmission up to 96Tbps.

The 1.2Tbps/channel technology will address Etisalat by e&’s growing demand for capacity with the current new shift towards online digital behaviors, cloud-based business services, enhanced Home broadband, and 5G services. Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) is an optical fiber multiplexing technology that is used to increase the bandwidth of existing fiber networks.

This accomplishment is particularly significant in emphasizing the promise to deliver the best–in–class and most advanced robust network in UAE. Based on the 1.2Tbps/channel adoption, Etisalat by e& optical network will be able to take a leap closer to attaining an agile transmission network model that can rapidly adapt to external changes and respond to customer business requirements.

This trial leverages Huawei’s latest 1.2Tbps/channel optical module by using the second-generation channel-matched shaping (CMS) technology, including a series of advanced transmission algorithms such as Nyquist-shaping, Transmit pre-compensation and SOP (state of polarisation) tracking. The result of the trial demonstrated excellent transmission performance while achieving optimal spectrum efficiency. Combined with Super C-band and Super L-band solution, it will provide the industry’s largest single-fiber capacity of 96Tbps.

Commenting on the deal, Marwan Bin Shakar, Senior Vice President, Access Network Development at Etisalat by e&, said: “The successful trial of 1.2Tbps/channel with Huawei is a result of our continuous efforts to deliver enhanced customer experiences by pushing the boundaries of what is possible as a digital telco. This has resulted in Etisalat by e& taking the lead in building one of the most advanced networks globally and using industry-leading technology to deliver superior network services to our customers across the UAE. With 1.2Tbps/channel solution, we are able to deliver more data by every wavelength, and build an optimal cost-per-bit optical network for a best-in-class customer experience. This trial will further strengthen our efforts in maximizing value for customers and bring positive change to their lives in the age of digitalization.”

Victor Zhou, President of Huawei’s Transmission Network Domain, added: “We are glad to work with Etisalat by e& to complete this 1.2Tbps/channel trial. We will continue to collaborate with Etisalat by e& to achieve more innovations by Huawei ultra-high-speed OTN solution, and build a high-quality, reliable, and scalable transmission network, helping Etisalat by e& to achieve business success.”

SOURCE: Satelliteprome

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