Apple Appoints Etisalat Reseller in Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria has entered into a deal with Core Group Africa, the Apple authorized distributor for Nigeria, to make its products readily available across the country.

The deal makes Etisalat the first mobile network operator to become an authorized reseller of various Apple iPads and accessories in Nigeria.

Mr Wael Ammar, chief commercial officer, Etisalat Nigeria, said that with the signing of the agreement between the two companies, Etisalat will be the first telecommunications operator permitted to sell Apple’s iPad in selected retail outlets spread across the country, while offering  a two-year warranty cover on all iPad devices sold.

In addition, he announced, the company will also be offering customers who purchase the products at its Experience Centres with an unbeatable 12-month free internet data access on its super fast easy blaze product.

“As part of our promise to provide our customers with value added propositions, Etisalat as the first mobile network operator to be an official Reseller for Apple in Nigeria, will also be offering our customers 12 months free data on all iPads purchased at our Experience Centres and sales outlets, and the products come with a two-year warranty,” he said.

He however pointed out that the two-year warranty will only apply once the subscriber registers the iPad purchased from Etisalat on www.isocietynigeria.com.

He assured that the company is ready and well positioned to provide its customers with best support services and support on iPad in Nigeria. He said that with the deal, Nigerians are now able to purchase authentic iPad products in Nigeria with the peace of mind that this will be fully supported locally.

He advised customers willing to purchase the iPad range of devices and accessories to visit any of the selected Etisalat Experience Centre or outlet in their locality.

The new iPad which was officially launched in Nigeria by Core Group Africa, redefines the category which Apple created a few years ago, delivering the most amazing experience people have ever had with technology.

It has one of the highest resolution display ever seen on a mobile device with 2048 X 1536 pixels, giving razor sharp details on texts, videos and photos. It also supports dictation. Instead of typing, one simply taps the microphone on the key board and says what he wants.

Etisalat with its leadership in innovation has ensured there is a world of possibilities with the etisalat SIM Tooll Kit (STK) menu developed for the iPad.

This enables the iPad users to check their data balance, purchase data bundles and perform airtime recharge by just simply tapping on the STK menu of the new iPad 3 from Etisalat and navigating through the menu.