Friday, July 31, 2009

AXIS Launches the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphones with “Worry-Free” Packages

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - AXIS, Indonesia’s newest and fastest growing 3G and GSM operator, today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Bold™ and BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphones in its retail channels. The two BlackBerry® smartphones are now available at select AXIS Centers.

The BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones provide exceptional mobile experiences with powerful communications and multimedia functionality in sleek and stylish designs. These BlackBerry smartphones allow AXIS subscribers to easily access information and keep in touch with people while they are on the go. In addition, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports the popular 3G standard in Indonesia, and both smartphones support Wi-Fi®.

The two smartphones come with a “worry-free” package from AXIS. Benefits include:

  • 2 years warranty*
  • 1 year partial and total loss insurance coverage*
  • A 50% discount of the monthly data plan for up to 3 months
  • The best financing packages with select credit cards: 0% interest for 12 monthly installments with BCA and Mandiri Credit Cards
  • Guarantee the best handset price with contract
  • Flexible and economical unlimited BlackBerry data plan at only Rp3,900/day
  • Online number selection (available only at AXIS Center)
  • Dedicated Customer Service Representatives to support BlackBerry smartphone users for activating their service and to handle customer queries

“We are encouraged by our customers’ overwhelming interest in BlackBerry smartphones and we are very proud to launch the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones to consumers in our retail channels,” said Johan Buse, AXIS Chief Marketing Officer. “At AXIS, we are always committed to provide value-added products and advanced services that are relevant to consumers’ needs and lifestyles. We believe these two BlackBerry smartphones will help customers with enhanced communications and will empower them to make the most of their time wherever they go.”

“We are very pleased to bring the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones to AXIS customers in Indonesia,” said Gregory Wade, Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific at RIM. “BlackBerry smartphones are the right choice for both consumers and business people who want to make the most of their personal and professional time.”

Powered by AXIS’ comprehensive national network coverage and a range of attractive unlimited data plans, AXIS subscribers are 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 with BlackBerry smartphones. Customers with AXIS SIM cards, which are available in more than 100,000 AXIS retail outlets throughout Indonesia, can enjoy BlackBerry services with “worry free” packages by simply sending SMS *222# from any AXIS number.

The BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones are available at Rp7.1 million and Rp5.6 million respectively. Pre-registered customers can enjoy promotional prices at Rp6.9 million for the BlackBerry Bold and Rp5.4 million for BlackBerry Curve 8900. Please contact AXIS for further details.

*Please contact AXIS for further details on the warranty and insurance coverage. Terms and conditions apply.

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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