MTS India Launches FREE Data Cards For Postpaid Customers

MTS India Launches FREE Data Cards For Postpaid Customers

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand with over 11 million wireless customers today announced the launch of free MBlaze data cards for its postpaid customers. MTS has introduced two compelling Advance Rental Plans (ARP) wherein customers paying three months rent in advance will be entitled to a FREE MBlaze device. The customer will have an option to select from two ‘value for money’ offers- MBlazer ARP 3GB 2097 and MBlazer ARP 6GB Unlimited 2397.

According to Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, MTS India, “MTS is committed to its Data Focused-Voice Enabled strategy wherein we constantly strive to come up with innovative products and solutions for our customers. Continuing with the innovation promise, we have launched the ‘Free MBlaze Data Card’ proposition which can be availed at any of our MTS branded stores across India”.

SingTel’s Priority Pass mobile broadband service puts customers in the fast lane

SingTel’s Priority Pass mobile broadband service puts customers in the fast lane

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced the launch of Asia’s first premium priority mobile broadband service, as well as the typical speeds of its mobile broadband services.

Named Priority Pass, SingTel’s premium priority mobile broadband service offers faster and more reliable Internet connectivity on the move. Customers enjoy priority for their data traffic when the network is heavily loaded, thus ensuring smoother streaming and downloads.

The service is activated at no additional charge for SingTel’s 7.2Mbps and 21Mbps mobile broadband plans. As SingTel has continuously invested in its network to provide more capacity, the introduction of Priority Pass does not affect the broadband experience of users of other plans.

Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s Executive Vice President of Digital Consumer, said: “Priority Pass is a game-changer that will give our mobile services the edge over our competitors. In the last year, we have seen a sharp rise in mobile data usage with the explosive growth of new web-enabled devices and bandwidth-hungry multimedia applications. We launched Priority Pass to cater to the rapidly growing number of customers who are demanding higher speeds with more consistent performance.”

AXIS Switches On First Mobile (HSPA) Broadband Network in Bandung

AXIS Switches On First Mobile Broadband Network in Bandung

AXIS, a national GSM and 3G mobile operator in Indonesia, announced today, that it had officially launched the high speed AXIS Broadband service using the latest HSPA technology with Huawei as the technological partner. The new cutting edge and user friendly service will offer an exceptional speed for mobile broadband and mobile internet service in Bandung areas upon its launch. AXIS mobile broadband is offered at affordable plan for various customers needs through AXIS Broadband preloaded, ‘plug and play’ SIM card at only IDR50,000/month.

Syakieb A. Sungkar, Director of Sales AXIS, said during the press conference held in Bandung that, “The launch of the new AXIS broadband internet service through the HSPA technology today is a stepping stone towards consolidation AXIS’ position as an integrated operator with fresh mobile network in Indonesian telecommunications market”. Syakieb continued, “The aggressive pace of our HSPA network rollout means our customers in Bandung areas now can enjoy a better mobile broadband experience on more devices — but we’re not done yet. We will continue to expand our HSPA network in more cities across the country putting the necessary infrastructure in place in order to provide a true mobile broadband service in Indonesia.”

Optus Business enhances enterprise mobility portfolio

Optus Business enhances enterprise mobility portfolio

Optus Business today announced it will offer a mobile device management solution and enhance its mobility applications partner program in the second half of the year to help customers enable their mobile workforce.

Earlier today Optus Business released its Future of Work Report, which indicates businesses are planning to further embrace the benefits of mobility. 68 per cent of IT departments surveyed expect their communications budget for mobile devices to increase in the next three to five years.

Scott Mason, Director of Marketing and Strategy at Optus Business said, “One of the biggest challenges customers face is keeping track of their mobile fleet, especially with the growing use of BYO personal devices in the workplace. Our customers are looking for a single partner that can help them manage and support their entire mobile fleet, from deploying devices and applications right through to billing and technical support. MDM will become part of our standard mobility fleet offering to help customers improve the management and security of their devices, and mitigate security challenges as more staff use personal devices to access the corporate network.”

Cellcom signs Aircash

Celcom Axiata Berhad, the first and foremost mobile telecommunications provider in the country, is proud to introduce mobile bill payment service via Celcom AirCash. Celcom AirCash is a revolutionary mobile financial service available exclusively for Celcom subscribers. It offers customers the convenience of mobile payment to Celcom postpaid, Telekom Malaysia (TM), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), and Syarikat Air Johor (SAJ) using Celcom AirCash facilities anytime, anywhere. Payment for Celcom postpaid via AirCash will be processed in real time. There will be no more hassle to pay any bills on time, even when you travel overseas, as there are no charges for access and service fee.