Bangkok--15 Mar--DTAC
DTAC unveils ‘Chat Portal’ program, the latest portal service on mobile phones designed to fit with digital life of new generation people. Mobile ‘Chat Portal’ is developed to serve the needs and lifestyles of those who love to stay connected 24 hours. The application strengthens DTAC’s position as a leading provider of practical value-added services on mobiles based on the most efficient GPRS and EDGE networks.
The first program in ‘Chat Portal is ‘SmartChat’ which is developed by Createch Software Co Ltd, a mobile chat program developer and business partner of DTAC. SmartChat program can fully support chat in Thai language and is equipped with a special function that enables one to send pictures and voice messages instantly. The monthly service fee is 29 baht (excluding VAT). During introductory period, DTAC and Createch Software offer free trial for customers until the end of this year.
Apart from SmartChat, there’s another program called ‘Agile Messenger’ which is developed by Agile Mobile Co Ltd. The program provides an alternative for mobile chat with monthly service fee of 80 baht (excluding VAT), plus 30-day free trial period.
Mr Sunti Medhavikul, Chief Customer Officer, says: “Chat Portal’ is to serve the needs of young generation people like students, teenagers, as well as first jobbers who are serious chatters. Using ‘SmartChat’ program on mobile is easy; one can send and receive texts instantly as it works the same way as chat program on the PC so users don’t have to learn to use it. They can even communicate with friends who are online on PC or mobile phones, so the program can provide good user’s experience. This is in line with DTAC’s philosophy in delivering the best value-added services for customers.’’
DTAC customers can access ‘Chat Portal’ by calling *728, then press 1 to download SmartChat program; or press 2 to download Agile Messenger program. The call rate is 3 baht per minute, but customers can download the programs for free through SMS by typing any text message and send it to 7281 for SmartChat, or 7282 for Agile Messenger. After that, customers will get SMS confirmation to download the programs.
SmartChat and Agile Messenger work on GPRS and EDGE networks. Customers can apply for GPRS package to get a special rate. Mr Sunti adds that: “We are confident that DTAC’s GPRS and EDGE networks are the most efficient in the country. The launch of ‘Chat Portal’ program is another progressive step that strengthens our position as a leading provider of practical value-added services based on these high-quality networks.’’
SmartChat program can work with 17 models of Nokia handsets that have Symbian and Java application, while Agile Messenger can work with any handsets that have Symbian, Windows Mobile and Palm OS.
For more details, call *728 or browse the website vas.dtac.co.th/chatportal.htm
For more information please contact:
DTAC
Corporate Communications Office
Tel: 662 202-8000 ext. 31820
Mobile: 01 710-9817