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To offer global ethernet, managed services in the UAE.

du, the new telecommunications services provider in the UAE today announced the signing of a bi-lateral agreement to seamlessly interconnect with Reliance Globalcom, to offer a variety of data services in the UAE. Reliance Globalcom, a division of Reliance Communications, spearheads the Global Telecom operations of India's largest Integrated Telecom Service Provider.

"We are pleased to expand our services by connecting UAE on Reliance Globalcom network, via a strong regional partner such as du. Our relationship with du is part of a strategy to collaborate with quality service providers and leverage each other's strengths to extend network capability and reach in the region for serving the fast growing needs to our customers", said Punit Garg, President, Reliance Globalcom.

Besides offering bandwidth, strengthening the capacity and resilience of the networks, the strategic agreement will enable du and Reliance Globalcom to jointly offer a comprehensive range of value-added data services from the virtual PoP (Point of Presence), which relays calls via third party circuit to the Internet provider's central location). Fast emerging services like Global Ethernet, Managed Services, IP VPN and MPLS etc would also be offered under the agreement.

du's Chief Executive Officer Osman Sultan affirmed, "The strategic agreement will create tremendous synergies for all concerned. It marks a significant step for us towards our journey to become the regional hub as part of our international strategy.

Andrew Grenville, Executive Vice President, International and Wholesale, du, added, "du customers will benefit from direct access to the Reliance Globalcom worldwide network. We are certain it will improve the diversity and resilience of our network while opening up new avenues for rich and innovative content for du business customers.

We look forward to a meaningful relationship with Reliance Globalcom to offer the best in seamless connectivity and data services to customers.

Interconnections made possible via partnerships with regional and international carriers enable Reliance Globalcom and du to provide innovative, feature-rich and customized solutions for the international business community.

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About du

du, the new telecommunications company in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services on 11 February 2007 across the UAE in addition to internet and pay TV services in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, the first of du's nationwide Fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007.

Among du's many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind ‘WoW' recharge card (which offers customers the choice between more credit and more time) and Self Care. du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations.

du's retail network, currently numbering 16 du shops located in strategic locations across all emirates, was launched on 25 February 2007, supporting the delivery of du services to customers.

du is 40 percent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20 percent by Mubadala Development Company, 20 percent by TECOM Investments and 20 percent by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.

du was recognised as the ‘Best Brand' for its innovative branding and outstanding success at the Telecom World Awards Middle East 2007. www.du.ae

About Reliance Globalcom

Reliance Globalcom, a division of Reliance Communications, spearheads the Global Telecom operations of India's largest Integrated Telecom Service Provider. Reliance Globalcom brings together the synergies of Reliance Communications Global Business encompassing Enterprise Services, Capacity Sales, Managed Services and a highly successful bouquet of Retail products & services comprising of Global Voice, Internet Solutions and Value Added Services. The company serves over 1000 enterprises, 200 carriers and 1.4 million retail customers in 50 countries across 5 continents.

Reliance Globalcom's wholesale product "Reliance FLAG" is the worlds largest private undersea cable system spanning 65,000 kms seamlessly integrated with Reliance Communications 1, 10,000 kms of domestic optic fibre provides a robust Global Service Delivery Platform connecting 37 key business markets in India, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. through an overlay low-latency, global. MPLS-based IP network.

Reliance Globalcom's Enterprise Division (formerly Yipes Inc.) is a leading provider of managed Ethernet and application delivery services for the global enterprise. The patented custom data-networking solutions empower businesses by delivering high performance, dynamic control, unmatched service quality, and rapid ROI. For further information, pls visit www.relianceglobalcom.com

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