(22 December 2006) Customers traveling in Asia can now enjoy greater value and perks when they roam with Bridge Mobile Alliance member networks. Bridge Mobile Alliance is Asia’s largest mobile alliance comprising the region’s top nine mobile operators with a combined GSM subscriber base of over 100 million. Through a concerted collaboration, the operator members of Bridge Mobile Alliance have launched a suite of regional roaming value offers across Asia to deliver greater value, perks and benefits to customers who roam with the alliance’s member networks. These include exclusive offers on 3G video calls at voice roaming rates, special Blackberry roaming rates, a first-in-Asia mobile travel portal called “Bridge ConciergeGo”, and a regional campaign giving instant treats and prizes to reward customers who accumulate the highest roaming talktime during the 10-week campaign period from 18 December 2006 to 25 February 2007. 3G subscribers roaming on Bridge Mobile Alliance member networks can now enjoy making 3G video calls at voice roaming rates*. This means they do not have to pay additional video call roaming charges for making 3G video calls when roaming and furthermore, 3G users can now enjoy more seamless 3G coverage across Asia on the alliance’s member networks. *Promotion launched since November. Contact local Bridge Mobile Alliance operator member for more details. Participating member operators include CSL (Hong Kong), Globe Telecom (Philippines), Optus (Australia), SingTel Mobile (Singapore), Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan) and Telkomsel (Indonesia). Blackberry users will be delighted to know that they can now enjoy greater savings when they roam with Bridge Mobile Alliance member networks at special BlackBerry and GPRS roaming rates**, as well as peace of mind with the excellent network coverage and quality of service by the alliance’s tier-one member networks across Asia. Designed with the concept of ‘travel concierge on-the-go’, Bridge ConciergeGo is a one-stop mobile travel portal that provides easy and convenient access to useful travel information on mobile phones. Customers roaming on Bridge Mobile Alliance member networks can now enjoy travel information on their mobile phones by accessing Bridge ConciergeGo and it is free^ with no subscription or pre-registration required. Bridge ConciergeGo offers comprehensive travel information of 13 major Asian cities including Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane), Hong Kong, India (New Delhi, Mumbai), Indonesia (Jakarta, Bali), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Philippines (Manila), Singapore and Taiwan (Taipei). ^Roaming charges apply. Key categories include:
Bridge ConciergeGo is accessible on mobile phones at http://conciergego.mobi. From 18 December 2006 to 25 February 2007, customers who roam with Bridge Mobile Alliance member networks+ are given instant treats and they will stand a chance to win attractive prizes. The “Roam in Asia & Be Rewarded” campaign rewards customers who roam with the alliance’s member networks and roamers who accumulate the highest roaming talktime during the 10-week campaign period will win prizes. These include:
+ Participating Bridge Mobile Alliance operator members include Airtel (India), CSL (Hong Kong), Globe Telecom (Philippines), Maxis (Malaysia), Optus (Australia), SingTel Mobile (Singapore), Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan) and Telkomsel (Indonesia).
For more information, please contact: Bridge Mobile About Bridge Mobile Alliance Established in November 2004, Bridge Mobile Alliance is Asia Pacific's largest mobile alliance group. The alliance is a current partnership of nine leading mobile operators in Asia Pacific, namely, Airtel (India), CSL (Hong Kong), CTM (Macau), Globe Telecom (Philippines), Maxis (Malaysia), SingTel Mobile (Singapore), SingTel Optus (Australia), Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan) and Telkomsel (Indonesia), as well as nine technology associate members. Bridge Mobile Alliance operates through a Singapore-incorporated joint venture company, Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd. Bridge Mobile Alliance offers significant commercial benefits and economies of scale to alliance members. Through close collaboration, alliance members can leverage on collective capabilities and best practices to develop relevant and innovative mobile services for the Asia Pacific market. Bridge Mobile Alliance will invest up to US$40 million over the next three years to build and establish a shared regional mobile infrastructure, and to deliver a wider suite of regional mobile services. More importantly, Bridge Mobile Alliance is focused on creating a consistent delivery of mobile services across the region, thereby offering customers a seamless experience beyond borders. |
