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Etisalat first to offer smartphone insurance in UAE [Mubasher (Saudi Arabia)](Mubasher (Saudi Arabia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Emirates Telecommunications Corporation "Etisalat", the UAE's largest telecom provider, announced yesterday that it had begun offering smartphone protection plans against theft and accidental damage, reported The National. With prices ranging between AED 120 for a six-month cover or AED 250 for 12 months, Etisalat's plan protects smartphones against accidental damage including cracked screens, theft, liquid damage and other defects that are not covered under a traditional warranty. The plan is offered on new smartphones bought at Etisalat stores. "The new product is not for profit, but we are trying to satisfy our customers by providing them with services that are relevant to them," said Etisalat UAE chief marketing officer Khaled ElKhouly. It is worth noting that the worldwide coverage plan is in partnership with AXA Insurance, which has similar deals with telecom operators in Europe, the newspaper added.; All Rights Reserved - Mubasher Info (c) 2014 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |