[kictanet] ORANGE FLEXES ITS MIGHT WITH THE LAUNCH OF 21Mbps NETWORK

Thu Aug 25 20:46:06 EAT 2011

I can only say "we're living in interesting times". Let the supremacy
battles begin -- to the benefit of the customers.

What is Orange's statement on the QoS though? Is this something they are
thinking about too?

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 20:09, Angela Nganga- Mumo <anganga at orange-tkl.co.ke
> wrote:

> Hello Listers,
>
> 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.
>
> Ends.../
>
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