Dhiraagu is pleased to announce major reductions in international call rates effective 17 May 2006.

These price reductions will give customers savings up to 47% depending on the time of day and the country called. The new reduced rates apply to all international calls made from fixed lines, public payphones and mobiles (including prepaid) and represent an average reduction of 20%.

Highlights are:

• A low flat rate of Rf9 per minute for calls to SAARC and other frequently called countries.
• The new low rates will apply at any time of day or night.
• Customers who have subscribed to the Friends and Family Discount Scheme will receive an additional 25% discount for calls made to the nominated overseas numbers during off-peak hours.
• All IDD calls will continue to be charged to the nearest 1 second.

The reduction in IDD call rates is the latest in a series of initiatives taken by Dhiraagu to provide the best value for its customers.

Over the last several years Dhiraagu has regularly reduced the cost of international calling including introducing 1 second billing, extending the off-peak hours for frequently called countries, introducing a Friends and Family discount scheme for mobile and fixed line residential customers and an IDD discount scheme for small to medium organizations.

Full details of the new rates will be made available from our website www.dhiraagu.com.mv/tariffs/international.php


Media contact for more information
Ahmed Shaafiu
Manager Marketing
Phone: 311450