du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has reaffirmed its readiness to accommodate high influxes of international visitors entering the UAE over the coming months. The leading telco provider’s sustained and successful efforts to enhance telecommunications infrastructure at the national level is already benefitting the wider tourism community, with all availing world-class connectivity and mobile experiences. Those entering the country from abroad are enjoying immediate access to industry-leading performance, efficiency, and reliability through du’s 5G network, as well as valuable services rolled out previously that further complement connectivity journeys.

With high visitor numbers expected in the next 6 months and beyond, world-class connectivity experiences nationwide are assured through proactive action aligned with du’s ongoing 5G network rollout. Already, the network recently recorded the fastest 5G average speeds in the UAE, with coverage currently above 90%. However, this figure is projected to rise by the end of Q4 2021, aiming to enable every resident and visitor to access the network irrespective of their location.

In addition, international visitors experiences are being boosted by the free Tourist SIM cards initially upon arrival at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which come with free 1GB of data to ensure people can use telco services and begin their local connectivity experiences immediately.

du’s proactive willingness to make visitors feel welcome and ensure they avail world-class connectivity experiences has also been demonstrated with enhanced tourist bundles available with the SIM. Benefits including data and flexi minutes can be acquired seamlessly, bundles range from AED 49 – AED 299, and each option is rechargeable directly through the du mobile app or any brand stores within DXB.