Telecommunications providers launch new broadband services and hardware upgrades

Telecommunications providers in the Maldives and the United Arab Emirates have announced new service offerings and hardware upgrades for their broadband customers.

In the Maldives, Dhiraagu is providing free router upgrades to residential fibre subscribers on plans of 30Mbps or higher as part of its 38th-anniversary celebrations. Eligible customers can apply via the Dhiraagu mobile app until 31 October 2026. The company will manage the installation and configuration of the new hardware. Customers on lower-speed tiers may become eligible by upgrading to a qualifying 30Mbps or higher package.

In the United Arab Emirates, Etisalat has launched two 2Gbps home fibre plans, Neo 2G and Neo Fusion 2G, utilizing its XGS-PON fibre network. The Neo 2G plan is priced at AED 699 per month (excluding VAT), while the Neo Fusion 2G plan costs AED 899 per month (excluding VAT). Both plans include a Wi-Fi 7 router. The premium Fusion package includes additional services such as STARZPLAY Max, premium OSN channels, a 4K TV box, and home phone calling benefits. Additionally, Etisalat is offering a 50th-anniversary reward providing long-standing mobile customers with up to 10GB of free data for each year of service.