Johannesburg, 17 Apr 2005
Following a high profile media announcement in November 2004, Vodacom will deliver on the promise to bring world class products and services to the South African market through the network`s strategic alliance with Vodafone, the world`s largest mobile community.Says Alan Knott-Craig, Vodacom Group CEO: "Vodafone live! is the cornerstone of Vodacom`s consumer offering this year and will change the way our subscribers use their cell phones in the future. Although Vodafone live! is powered by 2,5G and 3G, it is the finest example of 3G technology in action, bringing data to life through the cell phone device."
Vodafone live! will introduce the South African market to exclusive global and local content, plus picture messaging, games, polyphonic ringtones, 3D Java games and video messaging. Vodacom will offer subscribers a range of Vodafone branded handsets from Sharp, Motorola and Sony Ericsson, at launch. Vodafone live! services will be accessed through an icon-based, colour menu on all integrated Vodafone handsets.
Vodafone live! with 3G will enable subscribers to make video calls, to send and receive picture and video messaging and to download full track music downloads to their handsets.
Says Pieter Uys, Vodacom Group Chief Operating Officer: "Vodafone live! is similar to browsing the internet on your handset. You can view different pages designed specifically for Vodafone live! handsets, download unique content and get upgrades and alerts sent directly to your handset. Browsing is free and means customers can spend time looking at various screens (window shopping) and discovering many exciting features and best local and international content available. Customers only pay for downloaded content. Various services of Vodafone live! give subscribers the option of being able to subscribe to a service and get regular updates or alerts directly to your handset."
Vodafone live! is available to both Contract and Prepaid customers. There are no settings to be configured, no numbers to call, just one touch access to a whole world of content and services. Just get yourself a Vodafone live! handset from a participating Vodacom outlet, switch on your phone and come alive with Vodafone live!
Through the Vodafone live! portal, subscribers can easily access News & Weather, Find and Seek, Sport, Pictures, Music and Games.
News and Weather allows the user to get up-to-the-minute news headlines stories and video clips from around the world, anytime, day or night.
* Find and Seek will allow users to find the nearest ATM, hospitals, filling stations, pharmacies, restaurants and bars, sporting spots, movie theatres, supermarkets and florists.
* Sport will ensure that you get all the latest scores from the big games and allow you to be in the know about the latest sports news. Keep your eye on the ball wherever you are.
* Pictures open a new world from wallpaper and screensavers to operator logos, and picture messages to make your message more visible and personal.
* Music brings users the best polyphonic and realtones from international chart toppers to home grown favourites.
* Games allow users instant access to hours of fun and entertainment. Back to the classics or fast forward to the future - the game is on with Vodafone live!
* The "What`s new" section allows users to keep track of the latest developments in Vodafone live!
* That`s not all - there is a whole lot more in the "More" menu, from Lotto scores and horoscopes to the latest from the entertainment world.
Various Vodafone Live! packages are available, specifically tailored to individual interests, and allowing a great deal of choice. For example:
The Value pack costs R29/month and includes
* 2 polyphonic ringtones
* 1 standard picture download
* 1 free standard game
The Super pack costs R69/month and includes
* 3 polyphonic ringtones
* 3 standard picture downloads
* 3 free standard games
Furthermore, both of the above packages entitle the subscriber to free browsing of the following:
* three latest news stories
* weather
* movie schedules
* TV schedules
* Horoscopes
* Lotto and fun
Users are able to unsubscribe at any time, and can obtain any further information by calling 082 155.
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