du launches Russian Prime Package, the best of Russian TV entertainment!

Press release

Published January 16th, 2012 - 08:08 GMT

du, the UAE’s fastest-growing telecommunications company, has launched its newest du TV package, tailored exclusively to its Russian-speaking customers.

“We are pleased to bring this enticing new line-up to du TV, bringing even more value to our Russian-speaking customers by expanding the number of channels we provide in their native tongue,” said Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du. “Our forte lies in creating custom packages for our varied customers, tailoring our services to meet their individual needs and desires.”

Subscription to the Russian Prime Package is available for a minimal monthly fee of AED99 per month, with a secondary subscription for just AED25 per month. Customers can visit their most convenient du Shop or call Customer Care on 04 390 55 55 to update their subscription.

At the request of the broadcaster, Rus ORTi was removed from the FTA line-up and added to the Russian Prime Package from 15 December, 2011. Russian Prime Package was made available to all customers with Free-to-Air (FTA) Russian and German channels for a free trial period until 5 January 2012. Customers were given a preview of the exciting new Russian line-up over the holiday season, with eight new channels covering everything from children’s entertainment to documentaries and movies.

Background Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)

Ever since we opened for business in 2006, we have worked hard to enhance and expand our bouquet of services in an industry that is at the heart of economic and social transformation. Bringing people and businesses together is what we do best, offering mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to people, homes and businesses all over the UAE. We also provide carrier services, a data hub, internet exchange facilities and satellite services for broadcasters.