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Communication
in Maldives:
Up-to-date technology and
international satellite links means that your are never far from
home when in the Maldives. IDD facilities are available on all
resorts and card phones are available on all inhabited islands.
Dhiraagu, the Maldives Telecommunications Company also provides
mobile telephones for daily rental. It is also the Internet service
provider.
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
 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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