Du rolls out free Wi-Fi

Telecoms company du has partnered with the Roads and Transport Authority as the Official WiFi Provider of Dubai Smart City.

Telecoms company du has been named official public transport Wi-Fi provider for Dubai Smart City.

In its deal with the Roads and Transport Authority, du will provide services in all metro trains and for the Dubai Tram, which is scheduled to be launched next month.

The free Wi-Fi will extend to 29 stations on the red line, 18 on the green line and 11 stops across the city.

“Travelling no longer entails being cut off from work or leisure,” said Fahad Al Hassawi, chief commercial officer of du. “Convergence of technologies and services will play a key role in shaping the smart city that we dream of.

“Hence, we are tying up with partners that will enable us to showcase our services to the maximum number of people.”

Abdulla Al Ali, chief executive of RTA’s rail agency, said: “RTA has always been committed to a five-star level of services to its clients and customers.

“This type of service will definitely enhance RTA’s trend towards Dubai’s transformation to be the world’s smartest city in less than three years.”