Bangkok--4 Jun--Aziam Burson-Marsteller
True Move opens a new dimension of wireless communications by joining with Dopod International (Thailand) Ltd and SiS Distribution (Thailand) Ltd., to enter the smart phone market with the new C500 from Dopod, which comes with Windows Mobile 6, available now at True Shops, True Move Shops, True Move dealers and SiS dealers nationwide. True Move also launched the True Move Cyber SIM, which gives users more freedom in linking to on-line content through many channels, increasing convenience and speed, with better value. For launch, TrueMove offers a special promotion; until August 31, customers who buy the C500 at 15,900 baht will be offered a gift voucher to redeem for a free TrueMove Cyber SIM normally priced at 200 baht, plus a free trial worth 350 Baht.
Mr. Andrew Nanang, Deputy Director, Head of Devices Product Management, True Corporation Plc, said “True Move has enhanced wireless communications by adding more variety and freedom to working life and entertainment. We have joined with Dopod to penetrate the smart phone market, with the C500 from Dopod, using the Windows Mobile 6 operating system with built-in MSN Life and latest Office Mobile. They are available now at True Shops and True Move Shops throughout the country, and True Move has reinforced the SiS distribution channels, accounting for 4,000 shops nationwide. This move incorporates a powerful communications tool and wireless communications service, under the ‘Beyond 3G’ concept, which can support a wide variety of technologies, including GPRS, EDGE and Wi-Fi and demonstrates True’s leadership in convergence lifestyle.”
The C500 from Dopod is the top smart phone launched in mid-May. It has an elegant design and interface and modern features, such as Windows Mobile 6 and Microsoft Office Mobile, and MSN Live Messenger.
Mr. Nattawat Woranopakul, Country Sales Manager — Dopod International (Thailand) Co., Ltd, said “The co-operation among Dopod International, True and SiS is a major step for up to market smart phone. Dopod International is strong in PDA phone and smart phone. True is strong in total communication in Thailand. SiS is the number one IT distributor in Thailand. We join to offer perfect wireless communication solution together. We roll out the C500 - tailored for smart professionals who are always busy managing their businesses and those who find timely communication an essential tool in their lives - combines with special package for the one who like to send e-mail, MSN and use office programs. We believe that we can respond to the really needs of customers.
Mr. Somchai Sittichaisrichart, Managing Director of SiS Distribution (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said “The co-operation to roll out the C500 with the Cyber SIM is at the right time. The market needs mobile phone supporting e-mail, chat and office mobile program. SiS as a strong IT distributor believes that we will get good feedback from customers. SiS has more than 4,000 shops via its dealers across the country and Pocket PC specialists across more than 100 shops to serve customers.”
“To make this integrated solution more complete, True Move is offering a special promotion for customers who buy the C500, from today until August 31, 2007 with a gift voucher to redeem the True Move Cyber SIM, free normally priced at 200 Baht, plus a free trial worth 350 Baht,” Mr. Ariya Banomyong, Deputy Director of Marketing, True Move Co., Ltd., said and added that “TrueMove has developed the Cyber SIM to handle non-voice functions, and to be in-line with the concept of the TrueMove network which is ‘Beyond 3G”. It has the capacity to support various technologies, such as GPRS, EDGE and Wi-Fi. Customers can use Wi-Fi hi-speed Internet by True Move at over 4,000 hotspots nationwide, or choose to link through GPRS, anytime through the True Move network.”
Cyber SIM gives users full capacity to go online through a variety of channels including SMS, MMS, GPRS, and Wi-Fi, to meet the demand for non-voice services. True Move’s customers will have access to entertainment through True Move, such as a special album of Golf-Mike, AF4, and enjoy more online fun plus entertainment at www.trueworld.net and other contents.
Cyber SIM is a monthly service so customers will not need to be concerned about running out of money while linking to Internet for data downloads. It has two packages to choose from with monthly fee starting at only 350 Baht and calling fees pay per additional actual use at special rate.
1. Cyber SIM Package 350: 350 Baht per month — GPRS usage is 150 Mb. Excess usage will be charged at a special rate according to actual usage with the maximum cost not exceeding 850 baht per month. This package also offers 100 SMS’, 30 MMS’ and Wi-Fi usage worth Baht 300.
2. Cyber SIM Package 800: 800 Baht per month — unlimited and GPRS and Wi-Fi usage.
For more information please visit www.truemove.com or contact TrueMove Care tel. 1331.
About True Move Company Limited
TrueMove, a subsidiary of True Corporation Plc, Thailand's only fully-integrated communication solutions provider, convergence solutions leader and premier lifestyle enabler, offers innovative and high-quality wireless communications services on its nationwide 1800 MHz network to 8.1 million subscribers (March 2007) throughout Thailand. TrueMove’s vision is to create a pioneering wireless hi-speed lifestyle where people can communicate as well as access knowledge, information and entertainment wherever, whenever, and however they wish. The company delivers superior coverage, quality, and best value services. Leveraging its relationships with True Corporation and the CP Group, TrueMove offers unique integrated products and services to the Thai market. For more information, visit www.truemove.com or www.truecorp.co.th .
About Dopod International Corporation
Dopod International Corporation is a leading mobile communications company that integrates mobile communication with information system technologies. Dopod International Corporation products are catered to the modern, ‘connected-everywhere’ lifestyle user. The company combines outstanding product design and excellent functional qualities that promote convenient access to up-to-the-minute information. Founded in 2002, Dopod International Corporation has established a presence as a premier communications company throughout Asia
About SiS
As SiS is a company which has experiences in wholesale computers and related items for more than 10 years, the company is trusted by variety of well-known companies to be an agent. SiS provides products which cover all needs such as PC, Notebook, Server, Storage, Backup, Phone, Networking, Monitor, Printer, Digital Camera, Camcorder, and lots more. Through networking, SiS distributes products more than 4000 shops around the country. As the company has continuously expanded, this enables SiS to be in the stock market in June 2004. Also, in the same year, the company gained profit of 6,700 Million baht and 8,700 Million baht in 2005.
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