benefit now, pay later with etisalat blackberry

Published November 26th, 2007 - 02:08 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

benefit now, pay later with etisalat blackberry
Installment Scheme to Bring Power of Internet Mobility to All

Etisalat is offering internet mobility convenience of its BlackBerry solution to more people by making available BlackBerry Smartphones on one or two year installments. Beginning at monthly payments of just AED 32 per month, more mobile users in the UAE will be able to enjoy the significant business and personal advantages of Etisalat BlackBerry connectivity at extremely economical rates. All models of BlackBerry smartphone currently offered by Etisalat are available through this scheme, and the customer can choose from 3 different monthly BlackBerry packages for their connectivity needs.

Essa Al Haddad, Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat, said: “The BlackBerry solution exclusively from Etisalat has revolutionized business mobility and connectivity in the UAE. With packages for both business and individual customers, this solution enables customers to access their emails wherever they are, and also access the Internet, all from the convenience of their handheld device.”

“With an installment scheme now to buy a BlackBerry Smartphone, the largest investment in experiencing the benefits of the service is eased. Our customers can choose from installment options of 12-months or 24-months, and experiencing the world’s favorite Mobile Internet solution has never been easier”, he added.

Etisalat is offering the devices on installments directly to its customers, without the involvement of any financial institutions, to ensure the lowest prices for customers. All BlackBerry smartphone models offered by Etisalat in the UAE are available through this scheme,

Customers who opt for the 12-month plan can pay 75% of the device value in 12 equal installments, with 25% of the value as down payment. Those who select the 24-month plan will pay 50% of the device value upfront, and the balance 50% in 24 equal installments.

This installment scheme covers only the cost of the device, and the BlackBerry Internet Service or BlackBerry Enterprise Server packages are available in different pricing options. There are three monthly packages available – an unlimited domestic package at AED 185, an unlimited global package at AED 295, and a limited 3MB per month package at AED 130.