du, Dubai based telecoms provider, upgraded its Internet Content Delivery Network to avoid network congestion, and provide customers with the best possible experience.
This follows the upgrade of Apple iOS 8 that caused an increase of 15 times in App traffic upgrades since its release at 9 pm on 17 September 2014.
On du’s fixed network, its Burj Khalifa PoP (Point of Presence), which services the area around the Burj, handled the highest volume of update downloads. Many users chose to update using du’s Mobile network, enabling their devices as a Personal Hotspot/Tether, given the Wi-Fi requirements of the iOS 8 upgrade.
“iPhone users comprise a significant portion of our customer base. We undertook several measures to bolster our network and provide a smooth, hassle-free iOS 8 download for our customers across the UAE,” said Saleem AlBalooshi, executive vice president – Network Development & Operations at du.
Du also announced unlimited free incoming calls throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season.
Mobile customers travelling through Saudi Arabia will need to activate roaming on their phone before they travel to benefit from the free calls.
“On the upcoming occasion of Eid Al Adha, we are pleased to empower our customers with the ability to share this momentous journey with their loved ones for free,” said Fahad Al Hassawi, chief commercial officer, du.
The offer will be available for all du customers roaming in Saudi Arabia until 10 October 2014.
