Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC , (Arabic: ???????????????????? ?, Mu'asissat al-'Im? r? t lil-'Itti ?? l? t , literally, "Emirates Institute for Communications"), the trademarked name Etisalat (Arabic: ??????? ? itti ?? l? T , in literally "communication"), is a multinational Emirates-based telecommunication service provider, currently operating in 16 countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. In February 2014, Etisalat is the 14th largest mobile network operator in the world, with a total customer base of over 167 million. Etisalat was named the most powerful company in the United Arab Emirates by Forbes Middle East in 2012.
On December 31, 2015, Etisalat reported consolidated earnings of AED51.7 billion and AED8.3 billion net income. The total company's current market capitalization is AED87.7 billion. It is one of only two telecommunications service providers in the country, the other being Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du).
Etisalat is one of the Internet hubs in the Middle East (AS8966), providing connectivity to other telecom operators in the region. It is also the largest international voice traffic carrier in the Middle East and Africa and the 12th largest voice carrier in the world. As of October 2008, Etisalat has 510 roaming agreements covering 186 countries and enabling BlackBerry, 3G, GPRS and voice roaming. Etisalat operates Points of Presence (PoP) in New York, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Singapore. In December 2011 Etisalat announced the commercial launch of 4G Etisalat Network LTE.
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Histori
Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC - Etisalat was established in 1976 as a joint-stock company between International Aeradio Limited, a British Company, and a local partner. In 1983, the ownership structure changed - the United Arab Emirates Government held a 60% stake in the company and the remaining 40% was traded publicly.
In 1991, the central government of UAE passed the Federal Law no. 1, which grants corporations the right to provide cable and wireless telecommunications services in the country and between UAE and other countries. It also gives the company the right to issue a license to own, import, manufacture, use or operate telecommunications equipment. It practically gives Ethisalat the power of regulation and control, which completes the monopoly of telecommunication giants in the UAE. To safeguard the country's economic development, the law makes provision for the development of the telecommunication sector in the country.
The increase of the exchange path from 36,000 in 1976 to more than 737,000 in 1998 is one of the important indicators of growth and development of the Etisalat network. Today Etisalat stands 140th among the Financial Times Top 500 Corporations in the world in terms of market capitalization, and is ranked by Middle East magazine as the 6th largest company in the Middle East in terms of capitalization and revenue. Corporations are the largest contributor outside the oil sector to the UAE Federal Government development program. Etisalat has also won awards from across the region for its nationalization program. In November 2013, it was announced that Etisalat will be the official sponsor of Cyprus's first division club, Anorthosis Famagusta.
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UAE Etisalat
UAE Etisalat is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and includes three regional offices - Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Northern Emirates. The Northern Emirates regional center is based in Sharjah and includes telecommunication operations in the emirates of Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
In the UAE, Etisalat operates where mobile penetration is among the highest in the world "200%", Etisalat is well known for its efforts to launch Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) network in UAE. At the end of 2009, Etisalat has completed the launch of FTTH for 85% of households in Abu Dhabi, positioning the capital of UAE as the world's first fiber-covered capital.
Some Internet services for home users that Etisalat offers include:
- 3G Mobile Internet Access
- 4G Mobile Internet Access
- Broadband Internet Service (Al Shamil and eLife)
- Prepaid and post-paid internet access
Etisalat also operates iZone, a Wi-Fi hotspot system in central locations, such as shopping malls, restaurants, and sheesha cafes. iZone can be accessed either by purchasing a prepaid card, or if using an existing account. Dial-up and ISDN Internet access services are billed hourly, while domestic and residential cable and DSL connections have a fixed monthly rate depending on the speed. Other Internet links, intended for business users, have a relatively high traffic usage plan and a higher tariff when exceeding the allocated bandwidth quota. This has caused a bad publicity for Etisalat and is a major source of criticism.
In addition to telecommunication service providers and operator units, Etisalat incorporates a number of additional non-telecommunications business units under the umbrella of Etisalat Services Holding LLC. These units support the company's operations and even provide services to other operators and organizations in the UAE, including: training and consulting services (Etisalat Academy), SIM/smart card manufacturing and payment solutions (Ebtikar), data clearing services (EDCH), peering/voice and data transit (Emirates Internet Exchange - EMIX), call center, cable TV (eVision), facility management (EFM), and submarine cable laying service (eMarine).
Etisalat is a major investor in Thuraya (34.5%), provider of satellite geo-cellular communications systems. In 2006 Etisalat initiated a major restructuring program that resulted in the de-merger of many non-core business units operating under centralized and direct telecommunications management; the core services are consolidated and simplified, reflecting the company's shift from technology-driven telecommunications to customer-focused service providers. As part of the program, Etisalat launched a re-branding campaign, releasing new corporate logos and identities in May 2006. The restructuring led to the incorporation of Etisalat Services Holding LLC, which in 2008 oversaw the non-telecommunications business operations of the Etisalat unit with great success stories. On March 27, 2016 Saleh Al Abdooli has been appointed as Group CEO, extending his responsibilities to international operations.
On June 1, 2013, Etisalat introduced free local and national HD calls throughout the UAE. Later that week, the corporate, private, public and government sectors of the country were given better IT business solutions when Etisalat launched its first cloud service in the UAE.
International presence
Etisalat International Investments is an Etisalat business unit operating telecommunications operations outside the UAE and managing company shares in telecom operators in Afghanistan, Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The International Investment Unit, and its management team, have been restructured to Etisalat Group, and Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar is appointed as Group CEO in 2011, followed by Saleh Al Abdooli in 2016. In July 2017, Etisalat has presence and operations in 15 countries outside the Union The Arab Emirates.
Mobily - Saudi Arabia
One of Etisalat's first international investments is an offer to become the second mobile service provider in Saudi Arabia. Mobily , the Etihad Etisalat brand name established in 2005 is currently the second largest mobile service provider in Saudi Arabia with over 20 million subscribers. In less than 6 months the company launched its service in 32 cities, Mobily bringing coverage to 79.2 percent of the population. Mobily was also the first to build in the shortest period of the fastest 3G network in the Kingdom.
Ethisalat Sri Lanka
Etisalat acquired Operation Sri Lanka from Millicom International Cellular (MIC), Tigo (Sri Lanka) on October 16, 2009. The acquisition was completed with a total company value of $ 207 million, out of which $ 155 million in cash.
Tigo (Sri Lanka) under the trademark CELLTEL began operations in June 1989 on the Motorola TACS system and was the first mobile operator in Sri Lanka and South Asia. In January 2007, Millicom replaced the local CELLTEL brand with Tigo, their international brand. In February 2010, Tigo was renamed Etisalat.
Etisalat Lanka operates a GSM/EDGE supported network using 900/1800 MHz. The company on May 5, 2011 launched HSPA service above 2100 MHz, becoming the first LTE ready mobile network in the country. The HSPA Dual Carrier Service was launched on August 15, 2012 by Etisalat Sri Lanka, the first operator in South Asia to do so.
Ethisalat Lanka was recently mentioned in the UNCTAD 2012 Information Economic Report for the Eco System of Android that has been developed in Sri Lanka. It is praised for its inclusive policies and several other innovations made in markets such as AppZone (Sri Lanka's first independent third party app store and Book Hub, Sri Lanka's first e-book store) Many governments are now looking at this eco system and how it can also be applied in their respective countries. Maroc Telecom - Morocco
Maroc Telecom - Morocco
In July 2013, Vivendi announced it would sell 53% of its shares in Maroc Telecom to Etisalat for approximately $ 5.7 billion. Maroc Telecom joins Etisalat Group in 2014 offering telecommunication and ICT products and services including fixed line, mobile, internet and television. The telecommunications company is the first global telecom operator in Morocco.
PTCL - Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL) is the largest and most reliable multi-service telecommunications operator in the country. Etisalat acquired PTCL in 2005 with 26 percent of management shares sold by the Government of Pakistan as part of a major privatization initiative. PTCL leads the country in broadband subscriptions, with more than 1.3 million in 200 cities while enjoying a strong fiber-optic network that provides access in over 550 locations across the country.
Etisalat Misr
In July 2006, a consortium led by Etisalat was granted the right to develop Egypt's third cellular network, with an offer of a winner of 16.7 billion Egyptian pounds (EUR EUR.229 billion euros). The venture, Etisalat Misr, competes with existing service providers Vodafone and Orange. On September 12, 2006, it was announced that the network will be built by Ericsson Sweden, and Huawei China, at a cost of approximately US $ 1.2 billion.
Egypt's Etisalat Network covers and serves more than 99% of the population in Egypt, through more than 6000 BTS, Etisalat Egypt was the first to launch 3.75G in Egypt and the first operator to launch video call services in Egypt.
Ethisalat Afghanistan
Etisalat Afghanistan was launched in 2007 after UAE telecom operators won license to operate as the fourth provider of cellular services in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Operators are quickly becoming the fastest growing telecommunication service provider in the country. Etisalat Afghanistan has invested more than USD 300 million in the telecommunication industry of Afghanistan, and it is wholly owned by Etisalat Group. In 2012, Etisalat won a 3G license in Afghanistan and launched its first 3G service in Afghan history. Maurice - Mauritania
Mauritel is a leading telecommunications company in Mauritania. Mauritel maintains a stable market share in about 60% of the population.
Telecommunications Company Mauritania (Mauritel) Mauritel, which is 41.2% indirectly owned by Maroc Telecom Morocco, has reportedly renewed its cell phone license in African countries for over ten years.
Sotelma - Mali
The former Sotelma telecommunications company (branded Malitel) was sold by the Government and ended up in the hands of Maroc Telecom. With the sale of Maroc Telecom, its ownership is forwarded to Etisalat.
Sotelma provides local and international fixed line, internet, mobile phone and other telecommunication services. Its cellular service subsidiary is Malitel, with over 6 million subscribers.
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Moov - West Africa
In Africa, Etisalat acquired a 50% stake in Atlantique Telecom in April 2005. Based in Ivory Coast, AT has mobile operators in Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger, Central African Republic, Gabon and CÃÆ'Â'te d'Ivoire. In 2007, Etisalat increased its stake in AT to 70% and again in May 2008, to 82%.
MOOV brand Etisalat Group operates throughout West Africa, in Benin, Togo, Gabon, Niger, Central Africa, Burkina Faso (as ONATEL) and CÃÆ'Â'te d'Ivoire, Serves over 50 million people. MOOV covers an average of 60% of the population area in each of its countries of operation
Former presence
Canar - Sudan
Etisalat is one of the founding partner companies of Canar Telecom, the operator of fixed-line telecommunication services. In September 2007 Etisalat had raised its stake in Canar from 37% to 82% with an estimated AED cost of 584.17 million (US $ 159 million).
Canar was launched on November 27, 2005. Operators reported using NGN technology and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) for voice, data, internet and multimedia services. Canar is one of the first operators in Africa to use the core of the NGN network. In 2016, Etisalat left the Sudan market by selling 92.3% of its shares to Bank of Khartoum for AED349.6 million.
Ethisalat Nigeria
Etisalat Nigeria launches one of the country's first major broadband services - EasyBlaze. The company is known for its innovative products and services such as Eco Sim and the first network to offer a special number for Nigerians as their mobile phone number through 0809national alliance.
From 2012 to 2015, Etisalat Nigeria organizes the Etisalat Prize for Innovation, which was established to promote African Internet expansion.
In April 2013, Etisalat Nigeria announced it would invest $ 500 million to expand its network, enabling further potential market growth of 17%. In June 2013, he launched the Ethisalat Prize for the first pan-African literature prize for the published author's debut.
In October 2016, Etisalat Nigeria announced 4G LTE with a frequency band of 3 (1800 MHz). Speed ​​test results show 28Mbit/s download and 11Mbit/s upload. This LTE network currently includes parts of Lagos and Abuja.
In March 2017, Nigerian telecom regulators pushed talks to halt takeover efforts by Etisalat creditors and reschedule an outstanding loan of $ 1.2 billion. In July 2017, Etisalat withdrew from the market after its debt was not repaid or rescheduled. Local operator has changed its own name 9mobile .
Controversy
Internet censors
Etisalat operates an Internet content filtering system that blocks access to web resources. Web resources claimed to be controversial or offensive (ie sexually explicit content, certain political and religious websites, anonymous and proxy) or malicious (ie numerical IP addresses, known phishing or malicious websites, botnet command servers). Use of content filtering is mandated by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United Arab Emirates.
There is a claim that Etisalat violates net neutrality rules by choking peer-to-peer (FACT), games (FACT) and other types of network traffic to reduce the burden on oversubscribe international links. The effects of this disorder are most noticeable during weekends or high network usage periods. The overall efficiency of content filtering across countries is unclear, as many users who know technology have found tools and methods to bypass content filters, such as using Tor.
Types of content delimited by Etisalat include:
- Pornographic, nudity, and sexually explicit content.
- Certain media sharing websites
- The anti-Islam website.
- Websites that criticize the United Arab Emirates (such as UAEprison and Arab Times)
- Anonymous proxy sites (such as vtunnel, pzeg, etc.)
- Gay and Lesbian Rights Websites (like Gaydar, Mogenic, etc.)
- Numeric IP address link (e.g., http://10.11.1.1/)
- Service provider website via IP (such as Vonage)
BlackBerry Controversy
In July 2009, Etisalat encouraged updates to BlackBerry devices operating in the national telecommunications network, citing performance improvements. However, it was later discovered that the update contained an eavesdropping software, developed by the US software development company SS8, which specializes in electronic surveillance. It is reported that the software allows companies to monitor and forward communications on BlackBerry devices to their servers. Research in Motion, a BlackBerry developer, recognizes that the patch is a form of spyware, and issued a removal patch on July 20.
On December 27, 2009 both Etisalat and du have been mandated by UAE telecom regulators to begin filtering BlackBerry web user access and blocking illegal content. Due to concerns with the security and provision of legal interception for non-voice Blackberry services, on August 1, 2010, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the UAE instructed Etisalat that all Blackberry e-mail, internet and messenger functions should be suspended on October 1, 2010. However, the agreement between developers Blackberry Research in Motion and UAE telecom regulators have been reached, and the BlackBerry service suspension announced has been canceled.
Ethisalat Iran
In January 2009 Etisalat in a consortium with Tamin Telecom (a subsidiary of the Iranian Social Security Organization (SSO)) won an offer to run a third mobile service operator in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The license includes an exclusive two year agreement for the provision of 3G services, but in Sep 2009 the license was revoked and awarded to its local partner, Tamin Telecom.
Etisalat has planned to invest more than $ 5 billion (AED 18.39 billion) over a five-year period, but after the licensing suspension all plans to launch operations in Iran have been postponed.
Ethisalat India
In 2009 Etisalat has announced that its unit in India, formerly Swan Telecom (owned by Dynamix Balwas Realty and Reliance Communications), headquartered in Mumbai, renamed Etisalat DB Telecom India Pvt. Ltd. Business unit has been granted Integrated Service Access License in 15 telecommunication circles (Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu (including Chennai), Uttar Pradesh (East), Uttar Pradesh (West), Madhya Pradesh and Bihar).
In April 2010 Etisalat started a signal test in Chennai [IND 922], Delhi & amp; NCR [IND 913], Maharashtra & amp; Goa [IND 919], Mumbai [IND 916] and Gujarat [IND 914]. In May 2010, Etisalat was in talks to buy 25% of Reliance Communications's shares, but the deal was not over yet.
In 2010, after the $ 39 billion 2G spectrum case, Etisalat DB, the Indian subsidiary of the company, stopped buying shares in a company based in Chennai due to objections filed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Etisalat DB is not allowed to buy back 5.27 percent of the shares held by Chennai-based Genex Exim Ventures since the Ministry of Home Affairs filed an objection that is largely based on security concerns. The MHA has pointed out four issues that need to be solved before allowing the company to enter Etisalat DB, a company that gets a rare 2G spectrum at a price that it allegedly discarded.
This raises objections about Ethisalat's presence in Pakistan and its relationship with Pakistan's ISI intelligence services. Etisalat owns a 26% stake in Pakistan Telecommunications and has a 3 million customer base in Afghanistan. MHA has also expressed concerns about telecommunication surveillance software Etisalat has been used in Blackberry services that have been introduced in the UAE and recommends that companies should not be allowed to offer Blackberry services in India.
On February 22, 2012, Etisalat announced that it would suspend operations in India after the cancellation of its license by the Supreme Court of India. It gives notice to its customers, giving them 30 days to change carrier. On September 5, 2012, Etisalat announced that it will not bid for spectrum in the 2G spectrum auction in November 2012. In a statement released the company said, "Etisalat Group has decided not to participate in the auction because it is unwilling to participate again after the license is canceled. Following publication by the Telecommunications Department (DoT) - the Indian Communications and Information Technology Ministry of information memorandum for planned spectrum auctions at 1800MHz and 800MHz, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) wants to ensure that they have decided not to participate in the auction.
See also
- Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)
- Communications in United Arab Emirates
- Etisalat Prize for Literature
- Ethisalat Award for Arab Children's Literature
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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