Etisalat Launches GoChat Messenger

UAE's largest telecom operator, etisalat by e&, has launched a new messaging platform, GoChat Messenger.

The app is available on Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms. The new messenger allows users in the UAE to make free voice and video calls anywhere in the world, as well as transfer money, pay bills, play games, read the latest news and conduct polls.

In addition, the app has access to home services such as cleaning, grooming and PCR analysis. The app integrates Smiles, a customer loyalty rewards programme e&.

Etisalat will continue to offer other alternative internet calling platforms in the UAE, including Botim, C'Me and HiU.

The launch of GoChat is in line with the group's positioning as a global technology and investment conglomerate and follows its rebranding in February.