Bangkok--21 Mar--AIS
AIS JOINS FORCES WITH 3BBDEVELOPING COUNTRY’S LARGEST Wifi NETOWRK BY AIS-3BB
AIS CUSTOMERS NOW SURF THE NET VIA OVER 15,000 SPOTS OF WiFi NETWWORK THROUGHOUT THAILAND
AIS progresses network development, incorporation with 3BB, launching Wifi by AIS-3BB for AIS customers to experience unlimited wireless Internet suiting every lifestyle in every area nationwide with value package tailored to simple understanding.
Mr. Wichian Mektrakarn, Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited or AIS, disclosed “The overall telecoms industry is expected to grow at 3-5% in 2011. For the first quarter, AIS records an ongoing growth in Voice usage and particularly in Mobile Data, Mobile Internet, Social Network, Smart Device as well as the connectivity to Applications of every Operating System, combining over 7.5 million users or a 15% increase.”
“As an Operator, our role is to ceaselessly source the best technology for customers, especially “network” which is the most important key. Besides the EDGE Plus network reaching countrywide coverage and 3G in Chiangmai, Huahin, Nakornrachasrima and Chonburi, today we achieve a remarkable progress with the cooperation between 2 major organizations including AIS and 3BB, the Broadband Internet and Wi-Fi Hotspot Service Provider possessing highest capacity and widest coverage, in delivering the unprecedented network to connect the world of Internet, introducing WiFi service from AIS and 3BB to facilitate AIS customers in Online or Internet access on the WiFi Hotspot network of 3BB with most convenience ensured by high quality of service standard or Quality DNAs from AIS.”
Mr. Pete Bodharamik - Chief Executive Office (CEO) / Jasmine International Group, unveiled “During the past few years, Smart phones have become increasingly popular. Lifestyle of service users is redefined. Most people spend time outside their houses. However Internet access demand never stops. In addition, the accelerating growth of Social Network in the country is a key driving factor. Perceiving the market opportunity for WiFi, 3BB cooperates with AIS featuring a Co-Brand to offer the hi-speed 4 Mbps Wireless Internet, currently available from 15,000 spots throughout the country with the plan to expand to 50,000 spots by the end of this year.
Customers will enjoy convenience and live the unlimited online life anytime and anywhere. I believe that the service from this cooperation will be warmly welcomed thanks to strengths of each partner including AIS, Country’s Number One Mobile Phone Service Operator and 3BB, a main business of Jasmine Group who has been Country’s leading Telecommunications Service Provider for decades. As for WiFi, we are confident in quality and speed. No other Operators provide speed up to 4 Mbps as we do. I believe that customers will definitely receive great service and quality.
Wifi service from AIS and 3BB is available today
Coverage of 15,000 spots nationwide responding usage demand in various places such as Shopping Malls, theaters, bookstores, restaurants, coffee shops, hyper markets, convenience stores with the plan to expand to 50,000 spots within this year
Speed per user up to 4 Mbps
Instant access (automatic Log-in after registration and service activation)
AIS customers both GSM advance and One-2-Call! may apply for the service for
1. Privilege of GPRS Unlimited Package 799 and Package 550 to get unlimited access (Existing user can contact AIS Call Center to get user name/Password) or
2. Monthly unlimited Package for 99 Baht per month (apply via *388#)
For more information, contact AIS Call Center 1175 or www.ais.co.th/wifi