Orange flexes its might in data with the launch of 21 Mbps
* Most versatile 3G - 21Mbps network in Kenya- the second of its
kind in Africa
* Open commercially in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu
* Network upgrade costs Orange Kshs. 4 billion
* Orange unveils range of affordable and sustainable data
solutions
Nairobi, August 25, 2011... Orange has announced that it is firmly on
course to retain its position as the leader in the data market, with the
launch of its new 21Mbps network.
Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein said the new best-in-class network,
with speeds of up to 21Mbps, will make it possible for mobile and
computer-based users to derive maximum data values from Orange.
For the discerning mobile user, Orange has unveiled another first for
Kenya by introducing a range of HD Voice devices that would be readily
available in all its stores countrywide. HD Voice capability enables
customers to experience high definition voice calls, only available
through Orange.
As the true integrated operator, Orange has also unveiled a range of
high speed internet devices for use across all consumer segments and
announced a new data tariff structure that will see customers browse the
net for as low as 0.40 cts per MB to a maximum of Kshs 4 per MB, for Pay
as You Go service. In line with its simplicity proposition, the CEO
also confirmed that these rates would be applicable across all its
internet platforms.
Another first for the market was the launch of a 3G shared broadband
Wi-Fi router - Business Broadband which enables 6-10 users to connect to
the internet at the same time, via a plug and play device. The Business
Broadband becomes the first available wireless router in the market that
is compatible to both GSM and CDMA networks and works on both Windows
and Mac based operating systems.
Orange, which currently has the highest number of wireless broadband
subscribers, unveiled its new Internet Everywhere modem that offers
speeds of upto 21Mbps that will retail at a most affordable price of
Kshs 6,999/-. Customers will also have the ability to manage and
control internet abuse through the newly launched parental control
software that can be downloaded free of charge from the Orange portal.
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