The document discusses du's plans to introduce bit-stream services in the UAE. It summarizes that du will offer bit-stream wholesale access across all seven Emirates, allowing access to its fiber network and fixed line products. This will include broadband, landline, IPTV and business services over DSL, GPON, FTTH networks. The bit-stream initiative aims to automate ordering and lifecycle processes according to SLAs. Du plans to launch bit-stream services by the end of 2011 following negotiations, proof of concept testing and inter-operator testing.