Sterlite Technologies and UAE’s Telecom Company du Entered Partnership

On May 14, 2024, Sterlite Technologies Limited, one of the leading optical and digital solutions companies, entered into a strategic partnership with one of the top telecom companies in the UAE, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC).

The partnership signed for advanced optical fibre cables indicates Du’s commitment to the fast expansion of fibre-dense mobile and FTTH networks throughout the UAE to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Following the signing of a new five-year contract with Du Telecom for its optical fibre lines, STL made this news. In order to improve network performance, particularly in FTTH networks, STL, a manufacturer of Zero Waste to Landfill, will supply its cutting-edge optical cable designs with bend-resistant fibre as part of this deal. Due to STL’s flawless quality record, du has been able to install networks more quickly and with lower CapEx and OpEx thanks to their products.

“STL has been a preferred partner for du Telecom for the past 12 years, and this milestone signifies a continuity of the customer’s confidence in STL’s optical solutions. Du’s vision of enhancing life anytime, anywhere and STL’s purpose of transforming billions of lives by connecting the world are closely aligned and have been the driving force behind this partnership”, said Ala’ El-Hakawati, Key Account Manager at STL.

“As a leading national player, we are deeply committed to the digital transformation in the region. Optical Fibre’s role in delivering an exceptional customer experience has been established beyond doubt. Through our partnership with STL, we can unlock the potential of the latest optical fibre technologies and enhance networks’ speed, reliability and quality.” said Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Network Technology Planning at du.

“With our strong global optical expertise, we are committed to supporting du in its journey to provide a superlative customer experience. Our product design capability and fast delivery have been a meaningful enabler for our customers. I am confident that this value-creating partnership will help accelerate digital transformation in the UAE.” said Dr. Seldon Benjamin, Sales and Application Engineering Head, MEA & APAC at STL.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.