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Etisalat pledges to support customers during UAE's 2G phase-out

Thursday 12 August 2021 | 10:20 CET | News
UAE operator Etisalat has sought to reassure customers that it will continue to support the transition and modernisation of its network, after the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the 2G network will gradually be switched off by the end of 2022. It said the 2G sunset is keeping with Etisalat's strategy to support UAE vision 2030, bringing digital transformation to the country and enhancing the UAE's ICT ranking in the global market.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Etisalat
Countries: United Arab Emirates
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