U Mobile extends 42 MBPS network

U Mobile extends 42 MBPS network

Kuala Lumpur, 18 August 2011 – U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative telco service provider today announced the availability of its 42Mbps coverage in Johor Bahru, giving internet users within the state the fastest internet speed with the largest volume at the lowest rate available.

Currently there are over two hundred U Mobile sites in Johor Bahru offering fast speed mobile internet which are available in most of the commercial and residential areas, including Taman Molek 1, 2 and 3, Taman Gembira, the Free Trade Zone, Taman Delima, Desa Harmoni, Bukit Kempas, Stulang Laut, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan and many more. Customers of U Mobile in these areas will experience fast internet that are three to five times speedier compared to existing offerings that are currently available in the market.

To enjoy its 42Mbps services, U Mobile is offering a package plan to internet users within the city which include the fastest download speed of up to 42Mbps at an affordable rate starting from RM68 month with the largest data volume of up to 20GB per month. All this comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee for its postpaid customers. Speaking about the expansion, Dr. Kaizad Heerjee, CEO of U Mobile Sdn Bhd said, “We’re making steady progress nationwide with the implementation of our 42Mbps services. In Johor Bahru, we began with only a few selected areas and now I’m proud to say that we have covered most of the city area and are bringing the most cutting edge communication services to the residence in Johor Bahru. As for the rest of the major cities in the region, they will be able to enjoy the 42Mbps coverage within this year.

Our strategic partnership with ZTE as announced earlier this year for a three-pronged development strategy will see consistent and steady upgrades from 42Mpbs to 84Mbps and eventually 100Mbps across Malaysia. We are on track, on target and are progressing well within the planned time frame. I believe that we are leading in this space and will continue to innovate and grow to meet the demands of today’s changing consumer demands,” he added.

For the remainder of the year, U Mobile will continue to grow and expand its 42Mbps offering across the nation including the Klang Valley, Penang, Seremban and Port Dickson while continuing to offer a selection of innovative and exciting offerings with surprising affordability in keeping up with the demand of today’s technology-savvy generation of consumers.

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DiGi launches Malaysia's first telco prepaid card

Shah Alam, 16 August 2011: DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd ("DiGi") today announced the launch of Malaysia's first telco-branded prepaid payment card, the DiGi Simple MasterCard. In collaboration with Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and MasterCard International, the new offering is the first convenient and secure cashless payment card in the market to offer telco benefits.

The prepaid card enables cardholders the simplicity to make purchases, much like a credit card, with an easy subscription process that does not require a banking account; incur fees related to credit cards, or the necessary income eligibility criteria and credit evaluation.

DiGi's Head of Financial Services, Galvin Yeo said that the DiGi Simple Prepaid MasterCard offers customers a simpler yet rewarding way to pay for goods and services, minus the complexity of owning a credit or debit card. "We have combined the purchasing philosophy of a credit card and the payment philosophy of prepaid mobile services to make it easier for our customers. DiGi users who previously were not entitled to a credit or debit card now have the option of making cashless transactions, with the added convenience of performing cash withdrawals with our card."

Exclusively for DiGi Prepaid, Postpaid and Enterprise customers above 18-years-old with valid personal identification and local mailing address, the card can be used by topping up any amount not more than RM10,000 via cash deposit machines, ATMs or online funds transfer. Subsequently, cardholders can begin making purchases at any international and local MasterCard merchants or withdrawals at selected ATMs.

While it is simple to use, the card also provides customers limited risks involved in making physical or online transactions as usage is regulated by the amount deposited and stored on the card. Moreover, the card is a secure EMV chip-based card with the MasterCard SecureCode technology. The MasterCard security feature is an added layer used to authenticate cardholders' information for online payments, helping to improve safety of internet transactions.

Galvin said, "What differentiates the DiGi Simple MasterCard from normal bank offerings is that the benefits come in the form of telco rewards." He said customers using the card will enjoy exclusive offers, discounts and privileges from DiGi. These currently include:

Up to 60 minutes of free On Net talktime when reloading with DiGi Prepaid

Additional 100 Bonuslink points for DiGi postpaid bill payments

Free RM30,000 Personal Accident insurance coverage for one year

Special buy 1 get 1 free deals from Starbucks and TGV, subject to terms and conditions.

Galvin continued, "Customers can expect to enjoy different promotions in the future as we periodically update and add on new card features, a variety of choice discounts and rewards."

"At the end of the day, it is all about delivering relevant services to our customers that meets their needs and simultaneously reward them. We believe the DiGi Simple MasterCard will deliver on this promise. This is the start of more innovative products from DiGi's financial services offerings as we aim to enable more customers to benefit from the use of mobile technology in their daily lives."

To sign-up for the DiGi Simple MasterCard, existing DiGi Prepaid customers need only reload RM15 or purchase a new SIM pack, while DiGi Postpaid customers are eligible to apply simply by making their bill payments. The card is now available at DiGi Retail Centres and DiGi Centres in the Klang Valley, and will be available nationwide by September 2011.

U Mobile extends into Klang

U Mobile extends into Klang

Kuala Lumpur, 16 August 2011 - U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's most dynamic and innovative telco service provider continues to expand its reach within the Klang Valley with the opening of its newest store in Tropicana City Mall last Saturday. While we continue to innovate to provide quality mobile and data services at the most competitive process to our loyal customers, we're also constantly striving to build and strengthen our relationship with our customer base.

With the opening of new kiosks across the Klang Valley and country, we're not only providing convenience and ease of use to our customers, but also provide an avenue for them to explore our offerings with our customer service team,” said Suresh Reddy, Chief Commercial Officer of U Mobile Sdn Bhd. The official opening was celebrated by U Mobile customers and partners alike, as customers and patrons won lucky draw prizes comprising BlackBerry Torch, Curve & Bold, as well as ZTE Blades.