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June 30, 2009
BlackBerry Solution from AXIS is Now Available
AXIS provides customers who want to stay connected while on the move with unbeatable support and affordable data plans for the BlackBerry solution
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - AXIS has received overwhelming demand during the pre-registration period ahead of the launch of the BlackBerry® solution. Thousands of customers in Indonesia have shown interest. Today AXIS, Indonesia’s newest and fastest growing 3G and GSM operator, has announced the commercial availability of the BlackBerry solution. Powered by AXIS’ newest 3G technology and attractive unlimited data plans, AXIS subscribers are now able to enjoy more exciting days by staying connected 24/7 to their favorite social network sites, instant messaging, push email, photo sharing and Internet browsing using a BlackBerry smartphone.
The BlackBerry solution from AXIS offers the BlackBerry® Bold™ or BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone and includes "first-of-its-kind" offerings for Indonesian customers as well as a “worry free” package that includes a 2-year warranty and 1-year insurance*.
Additional benefits from AXIS include:
- AXIS offers customers flexible and economical unlimited BlackBerry data plans and provides highly affordable options for daily, weekly and monthly subscriptions.
- As a special promotion, AXIS is introducing a new tariff at only Rp3900/day. This is the best and most cost-effective BlackBerry data plan offering in Indonesia.
- AXIS has dedicated Customer Service Representatives to support BlackBerry smartphone users for activating their service and to handle customer queries.
- AXIS brings in the best tariffs for voice and SMS to BlackBerry smartphone users - the “1 get 3” promotion, the best AXIS to AXIS voice tariffs and the best SMS tariffs to all operators.
Johan Buse, AXIS Chief Marketing Officer said, “It has been our continuous endeavour to bring greater value to Indonesian customers. Through the launch of BlackBerry smartphones and services, AXIS is committed to provide customers the best data rates and high-quality service, allowing them to stay connected while on the move.”
Furthermore, the first 1,000 customers that pre-registered for the BlackBerry solution can enjoy a fantastic 50% discount off the monthly data plan for up to three months, purchase BlackBerry Original Accessories at promotional prices and obtain their selected “golden" number at AXIS Centers. Because of the high interest in the BlackBerry solution, AXIS is now extending its special offer, which is worth Rp1.8 million, to an additional 1,000 customers.
With AXIS, accessibility to the service is important. Customers with an AXIS card, which is available in more than 100,000 AXIS retail outlets throughout Indonesia, can enjoy the “worry free” BlackBerry service by simply sending SMS *222# from any AXIS number.
Customers can order via the AXIS website at www.axisworld.co.id, AXIS Call Center at 0838 8000 838 and at AXIS Centers. Other special programs are also available at the Facebook group of AXIS’ “worry free” package promotion.
*Please contact AXIS for further details on the warranty and insurance coverage.
About AXIS
AXIS launched in February 2008 and is already available in over 160 cities across East Java, West Java, Jabodetabek, Banten, West Java, Bali, Lombok, North Sumatera, Riau Islands, Riau Mainland, and West Sumatera with more launching soon. AXIS’ vision is to provide affordable communications to all Indonesians and offer 2G and 3G services. AXIS is owned by Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the no. 1 GSM operator in Saudi Arabia, and by Maxis Communications, the no. 1 GSM operator in Malaysia. Together, these companies serve more than 45 million customers with operations in 9 countries. Detailed information about AXIS is available at www.axisworld.co.id
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