Du has become the first UAE telecom provider to bring Facebook mobile texts to its users, giving them access to the range of communication options offered by the social network.

With Facebook mobile texts, du subscribers can provide status updates, and send messages, pokes, wall posts and friend requests via SMS, as well as post pictures and videos via MMS.

Users can also get free SMS notifications from Facebook, including new message alerts and friends' status updates, according to their preferences. There are no sign-up charges for using Facebook mobile texts, which is now available only to du subscribers.

"Many UAE residents use Facebook to stay connected, share information and communicate in a personalised way, and more people are signing up every day. In response to customer needs, we are introducing Facebook mobile texts so that our mobile users can enjoy all the benefits of Facebook wherever they are, at any time," said Farid Faraidooni, EVP Commercial, du. "Facebook mobile texts is accessible to people with or without 3G handsets, helping all our customers connect with their families and friends faster and easier than ever before."

Users can specify the type of notifications they would like to receive.