du first in UAE to enable emergency calling on 5G smart watches
du leverages its extensive 5G network coverage across the UAE to deliver optimal smart watch performance and reliability, with the emergency calling feature now available immediately to customers with compatible devices.
Dubai, UAE, September 25, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, offer full compatibility with 5G-enabled smart watches, including the pioneering introduction of emergency calling features across all compatible smart watch devices. Customers are set to benefit from seamless connectivity and enhanced safety features on their 5G smart watches. The emergency calling capability represents a significant advancement in personal safety technology, allowing users to contact emergency services directly from wearables.
du’s new service delivers comprehensive safety and connectivity enhancements for smart watch users, featuring direct emergency calling capabilities that provide immediate access to emergency services from compatible devices, full 5G network compatibility ensuring optimal performance on 5G-enabled wearables, and seamless integration across du’s robust network infrastructure for smooth, uninterrupted connectivity. du continues to invest in network infrastructure to support the growing ecosystem of connected devices.
du earlier announced 5G+, its next-gen 5G network advancement. 5G+ utilizes du’s 5G-Advanced architecture to deliver up to double the network speed. This will transform how customers experience mobile connectivity with unprecedented speed and performance that transforms everyday digital activities.
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du adds life to life with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment services, and fintech solutions. Through a digital-first approach powered by ultra-reliable fiber and 5G technology, du delivers bespoke solutions leveraging cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and IoT integration. As a trusted digital telco enabler spearheading the UAE’s digital transformation, we collaborate with a dynamic partner ecosystem to propel industries and society toward operational excellence, shaping a more connected and digitally advanced future across the region.
