Bangkok--24 Dec--Aziam Burson-Marsteller
TrueMove today announced that it will launch iPhone 3G in Thailand on January 16, 2009. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G , Wi-Fi and built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and iPhone 2.2 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs thousands of third party applications available through the Apple App Store.
“TrueMove is delighted to bring the revolutionary iPhone 3G to Thai consumers,” said Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, President and CEO of TrueMove. “The launch of iPhone 3G is a clear indication of our commitment to roll out 3G services in Thailand so users can fully leverage the outstanding capabilities and features of iPhone 3G."
Pre-registration for Thailand’s first official iPhone 3G is now available at www.truemove.com or www.weloveshopping.com. Only customers who successfully complete the pre-registration process will be able to collect their iPhone 3G at the launch event from January 16-18, 2009 at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon shopping complex.
TrueMove, part of True, Thailand’s only fully-integrated communications company, is able to deliver an unrivaled iPhone 3G experience via its multi-platform network comprising 3G, Wi-Fi, and EDGE/GPRS. Additionally, TrueMove is the country’s leader in wireless Internet services with over 16,000 hotspots nationwide, covering Bangkok and over 50 provinces. As a special feature for iPhone 3G customers, TrueMove will enable auto-login to the Wi-Fi network, so customers only need to login with their username and password once and can then automatically access the TrueMove Wi-Fi network whenever they enter a hotspot. The combination of TrueMove’s network investments and Apple’s breakthrough iPhone 3G will provide customers in Thailand with access to the best mobile internet experience.
Pricing and tariff plans
To celebrate the launch of iPhone 3G in Thailand, TrueMove is offering very attractive 24 month price plans specially tailored for iPhone 3G. Interested customers can subscribe to a TrueMove iPhone 3G package with zero Baht upfront payment and monthly bundled package fees inclusive of TrueMove services, starting from as low as Baht 1,399 (for payments made by credit card only). These price plans contain several options to meet customers’ needs while including voice, data as well as Wi-Fi access.
Items Bronze* Silver Gold Platinum
(credit card only) (credit card only) (credit card only)
iPhone 8GB Baht 6,999 No charge No charge No charge
(Upfront payment)
Monthly fee (8GB) Baht 1,199 Baht 1,399 Baht 1,699 Baht 1,999
iPhone 16GB Baht 10, 499 No charge No charge No charge
(Upfront payment)
Monthly fee (16GB) Baht 1,199 Baht 1,599 Baht 1,799 Baht 2,099
Voice credit (mins) 100 mins 100 mins 200 mins 300 mins
SMS credit 100 100 200 300
Data credit (MB) 10 hrs 1GB 2GB Unlimited
Wi-Fi 20 hrs 20 hrs Unlimited Unlimited
(price as above mentioned exclude VAT)
* Not eligible for pre registration. Registration possible on launch day and pick up at True and TrueMove shops at a designated date and time.
For more information, please contact:
Corporate Communications and Marketing PR,True Group
Saovanee Limmanont Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2777 Email: [email protected]
Sisadhi Reuben Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2782 Email: [email protected]
Pimolpan Siriwongwan-ngarm Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2772 Email:
Aziam Burson-Marsteller
Porntip Lertvechakul Tel: +66 (0) 22529871-7 Email: [email protected]
Jaruwan Vorarakthananune Tel: +66 (0) 22529871-7 Email: [email protected]