du Launches HomeCam Service

du, the new telecom operator in the UAE, has announced the latest of firsts to be introduced soon to the UAE, the new HomeCam service.

HomeCam is a new service to be offered by du as part of it's NGMS ( New Generation Mobile Service ) portfolio that will allow users to monitor their homes, properties, etc . from anywhere and anytime simply from the comfort of their mobile screens. This new service will be offered to all du customers  both Pay as you Go and Monthly Plan customers, and usage will be charged by the second.

Once the service is launched, customers can visit any of du's shops or premium dealers across the UAE to buy the du HomeCam and activate the service without paying any subscription fees. The HomeCam comes with a du SIM card and a memory card to record on.

To use the HomeCam, both the user and the HomeCam  need to be in a 3G network coverage area, and have a 3G enabled mobile phone to be able to make a video call to the HomeCam. The camera can rotate in 4 different directions giving a full view of the surroundings.

Commenting on yet another upcoming milestone Osman Sultan, Chief Executive Officer of du said: "We at du always believe that our customers deserve world class treatment and the best services and products. The introduction of HomeCam will further underscore this commitment and is set to make a difference to families in the UAE.

"HomeCam is a service that we are very proud of at du. This service will benefit a large segment of the society, mainly working mothers and parents in general who want to keep an eye on their children's safety and well-being when left at home.

"The state of the art HomeCam will also cater to shopkeepers in keeping a close check on their shop while they are out and for people to monitor their homes and garages while travelling on vacations," added Sultan.

The HomeCam will support coloured visuals along with audio to make users feel that they are at home, even when they are away. To ensure maximum comfort and convenience to all customers, the camera will zoom in and out, while also offering night vision modes so users can monitor their homes and shops even in the dark.

HomeCam is small in size for easy mounting and installation. Access to the HomeCam is controlled by a PIN that is selected by the users. This will give access to only those with the PIN to call the HomeCam and activate it.

"At du, we are constantly striving to cater to our customers' needs and requirements by providing them with exceptional products and services that are tailor-made for convenience," concluded Sultan.

May 20,2007