Communication
Dhiraagu
Dhiraagu offers a comprehensive range of fixed, mobile,
Internet and data services throughout the Maldives including
installation, maintenance and repair of all the services.
Fixed Line Services
In 1999, Dhiraagu successfully completed providing fixed
line access to all 200 inhabited islands in the country,
overcoming almost insurmountable geographical and logistical
challenges. Today every inhabitant in the Maldives is within
easy walking distance of a telephone. There are over 130
lines per 100 households in Male' and approximately 40 lines
per 100 households in other islands with residential telephone
service. This equates to 1 telephone per 9 of population
nationally and 1 telephone for every 3 persons in the capital
- the highest in South Asia.
GSM Services
The DhiMobile GSM service was introduced in October 1999.
Originally available in the islands in the Male' area, coverage
has since been extended to all 88 tourist resorts and more
than 105 inhabited islands covering over 73% of the population
.Today 1 in 2 adults in the country use a GSM phone.
Dhiraagu offers a number of value added services such as
SMS, CallerID,Fixed Line Services GSM Services Fax and Data,
Voicemail, FaxMail and Pre-Paid service. GSM International
Roaming service is available with over 158 operators in
more than 70 countries allowing over 75% of visitors to
the Maldives to use their mobile phone in the Maldives.
Internet Services
Dhiraagu introduced Internet service to the Maldives in
October 1996, initially via dial-up at up to 28.8kbps. Since
then the service has been enhanced continuously, offering
customers higher access speeds, multiple access options
and reduced cost of Internet usage. Today our customers
have a choice of high quality PSTN and ISDN dial-up,dedicated
leased connections, ADSL broadband and two-way direct satellite
access to suit their requirements and budgets. Public Internet
access is available to over 40% of the population through
CyberCafes directly operated by Dhiraagu across the country.
On a further 60 islands, public Internet access is offered
by private parties in partnership with Dhiraagu.
For more information please visit
http://www.dhiraagu.com.mv
For complete listing of tariffs please visit http://www.dhiraagu.com.mv/tariffs
Wataniya Telecom Maldives
Wataniya services includes;
Voice
Voice services are available to all with no set up or monthly
fees.
Messaging
Voicemail, Text messaging (SMS), Picture messaging (MMS)
Roaming
Roaming service allows you to use your mobile services when
you travel abroad.
Mobile Internet
Allows internet access on your mobile phone. It is an 'always
on' service, so you are not paying for dial up connection
and can stay connected for as long as you like.
Push to Talk
TalkPlan and TalkBusiness customers can enjoy this new service.
It's like using the phone as a 'walkie-talkie'. You get this
service automatically and there's no setup fee.
For more information please visit http://www.wataniya.mv
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