STL has announced a strategic partnership with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), one of the leading telecom companies in the UAE.
This collaboration for advanced optical fibre cables underscores du’s dedication to rapidly expanding fibre-dense mobile and FTTH networks across the UAE, aiming to deliver an exceptional customer experience, a hallmark of the company.
STL’s announcement of this partnership follows the signing of a new 5-year contract for its optical fibre cables with du Telecom. As part of this agreement, STL, a Zero Waste to Landfill manufacturer, will supply its advanced optical cable designs with bend-resistant fibre to enhance network performance, particularly in FTTH networks. With a stellar track record on quality, STL’s products have facilitated du in deploying networks faster and with reduced CapEx and OpEx.
Dr. Seld on Benjamin, Sales and Application Engineering Head, MEA & APAC, STL, expressed confidence in the value of this partnership, stating, “With our strong global optical expertise, we are committed to supporting du in providing 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.”
STL is dedicated to contributing to its customer’s vision, with its regional center of excellence in Dubai, on-ground technology teams, and commitment to shorter lead times, seamlessly aligning with du’s ambition to expand fibre-rich networks in the region.
Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Network Technology Planning at du, emphasized du’s commitment to regional digital transformation, stating, “As a leading national player, we are deeply committed to 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.”
Ala’ El-Hakawati, Key Account Manager at STL, highlighted the long-standing partnership between STL and du Telecom, stating, “STL has been a preferred partner for du Telecom for the past 12 years, and this milestone signifies the customer’s continued 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.”
