【MVNO国际快报】White Space推出便宜的3G服务

 

 

White Space公司是一家新兴的移动虚拟运营商，3月初推出了针对大众市场的低成本第三代移动手机服务。该公司将会花费1亿比特币去推广服务，目标在今年年底发展出50万用户，预计在明年发展出90万入网用户。

 

White Space是由此前DTAC的执行官们组建的，DTAC是第二大移动手机运营商，在通信行业已经有超过20年的运营经验了。该公司的注册资本已经有四亿两千一百万比特币。

 

3月1日，该公司推出了企鹅卡，提供预付费3G移动服务，打出的标语是“小小孩儿，大志向”。企鹅SIM卡被吹捧为是一种为预付费用户提供的一种崭新选择。这些预付费用户通常具有寻求货币价值最大化，操作简单，贴心可靠的服务，以及在全国范围内方便的购买渠道的特点。

 

根据条款，语音服务是一项简单而基本的服务，一分钟仅收费0.1比特币。网络服务费是基于个人使用的基础，每个字节仅收0.25比特币，每天不超过20比特币。White Space的首席市场官Pakorn Pannachet说到，额外的数据使用并不会额外的收费。

 

首席执行官Chaiyod Chirabowornkul表示公司针对全国很多省份的公司。许多用户因为使用移动数据被毫无理由地降低SIM卡信用，这种体验很不好。一些人是第一次使用智能手机，同时仍然还有很多用户喜欢简单的操作。

 

移动虚拟运营商和现存移动网络运营商共享网络基础设施，这样投资就会更少并且这种模式从目前全球一些国家的案例来看是很成功的。

 

虚商服务是以低运营成本针对一些特定群体而更注重质量的服务，这与“生态汽车”以及“低成本航线”的概念是相似的。

 

企鹅卡的语音和数据服务在CAT电信的网络上运行。企鹅卡在全球所有移动电话零售商以及便利店都能买到，在线商店也是可以的。

 

White Space launches cheap 3G service

 

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The White Space Co, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), yesterday launched a low-cost third-generation mobile-phone service targeting the mass market.The company will spend around Bt100 million to promote the service, aiming to have 500,000 subscribers by the end of the year. It expects to break even by next year when it has 900,000 subscribers.

 

The White Space was formed by a group of former executives of Total Access Communication (DTAC), the second-largest mobile-phone operator, who have more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunication industry. The company has Bt421 million in registered capital.

 

Yesterday it launched Penguin SIM, a prepaid 3G mobile service. Featuring the slogan “Little Guy with a Big Heart”, Penguin SIM is touted as a fresh new alternative for prepaid consumers who are looking for the best value for money, ease of use, and hearty reliable service, with a wide array of distribution channels nationwide.

 

Its voice service will be easy and basic on terms and conditions, charging only Bt0.1 for one second, while the Internet service fee is on a per-use basis at only Bt0.25 per megabyte and not over Bt20 per day. There is no additional charge for additional data usage, said Pakorn Pannachet, chief marketing officer of The White Space.

 

Chaiyod Chirabowornkul, chief executive officer, said the company targeted consumers in many provincial areas across the country. Many of these consumers have had bad experiences with SIM-card credit being subtracted for unknown reasons when using mobile data. Some are first-time smartphone users, while quite a few consumers are opting for ease of use.

 

MVNOs share their network infrastructure with existing mobile network operators, which requires a much lower investment and is a proven successful business model in several countries throughout the world.

 

MVNO service offerings can be devised to suit target consumers with low operating costs but more focus on quality, similar to the concept of eco-cars or low-cost airlines.

 

The Penguin SIM voice and data service runs on CAT Telecom’s network.Penguin SIM is available at all mobile-phone retailers and convenience stores nationwide, as well as online stores.

 

 

 

移动虚拟运营商Lycamobile允许其在英国、法国、荷兰、德国、 斯堪的纳维亚以及西班牙的用户在他们自己国家和边界地区范围内，在朋友之间以及家人之间转移通话时长信用。Mobile Today报道，在英国最低金额是1英镑。用户可以通过短密码或者在其Lycamobile的网上账户上转移信用。

 

Lycamobile launches airtime credit transfers

 

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MVNO Lycamobile now allows its customers in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia and Spain to transfer airtime credit to friends and family in their own countries and cross-border. Mobile Today reports that the minimum amount in the UK is GBP 1. Customers can transfer credit via short code or at their 'My Lycamobile' online account.

 

 

 

据Angop报道，安哥拉的移动运营商已经将其数据漫游服务扩展到埃塞俄比亚和阿鲁巴岛。合作伙伴协议已经分别同当地运营商Ethio Telecom以及Setar签署了。上个月，Unitel通过分别与当地第二以及第三大数据及流量漫游合作伙伴MTN和Hutchinson签署合作伙伴关系协议将其业务扩展到塞浦路斯和Macua。

 

Unitel extends data roaming to Ethiopia and Aruba

 

Key words:Unitel

 

Angolan mobile operator Unitel has extended its data roaming service to Ethiopia and Aruba, reports Angop. Partnerships have been signed with local operators Ethio Telecom and Setar, respectively. Last month, Unitel expanded its presence in Cyprus and Macua, via partnerships with MTN and Hutchinson as the second and third local data and GPRS roaming partners, respectively.