3G-EVDO - Telecom · telewave April/May 2008 • No2 April/May 2010 • No.14 3G-EVDO defiNiNg the mobility equatioN

April/May 2008 • No2telewave April/May 2010 • No.14

3G-EVDOdefiNiNg the mobility equatioN

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• Camera 2Mega Pixels

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ContentsEditor’s corner

making it business as usual

editorOiva Angula

layout and designPetrus Kalili distributionPR Team

Contact us for more suggestions and ideasTelecom Namibia LimitedPO Box 297 Windhoek; Tel: (061) 201 2448 Fax: (061) 201 2074; [email protected]

With the Editor away on leave, I staunchly ventured to temporarily step into her shoes to get telewave to our customers.

And what better time than in the autumn, when the colours are changing, and we wind down from summer and move toward - ahem, winter.

Before winter sets in, the Telecom Namibia road-show “The Great Namibian Journey – Switch is fully Mobile” is currently taking place in the North, making hay while the hot Namibian sun shines. As a truly Namibian company, Telecom Namibia is celebrating the country’s cultural diversity and promoting its products as truly Namibian and for Namibians.

More good news? We have launched a promotional plan that will allow users to avail our 1x and 3G EVDO prepaid mobile internet packages at an once-off discounted price of N$499 and N$649 respectively. And then there’s the fantastic opportunity for free activation of mobile broadband services. We also have attractive Mobile Broadband packages, which double the usage at no extra cost.

With all these specials, we’re confident that our offerings are ideally suited for your home and business networking needs.

Thank you for your continued interest in our products and services and I look forward to serving you in the near future.

Chao to you all,

Oiva [email protected]

P2 exciting Switch Specials! Hot Ix Special

P4 3g-eVdo is mobilityPackages that suit your pocket

P6 Celebrating Switch mobileShowcasing Namibian culture in Oshana and Omusati

P8 mobile broadband fiestaFree activation, doubling up for free, and much more!

P10 make Cheap CallsTake advantage of your landline

P11 teletipsBecoming a debt free customer

P12 ProfileInterview with OSS/BSS Project Manager Valerie Garises

Please contact your nearest Teleshop or call us now on 1100

Features:

• Dual Phone CDMA+GSM

• Mp3 Player

• Camera 2Mega Pixels

• Dual Standby mode

Calls now ONLY 1C

per sec on switch.

Plus Switch starter pack

20 Free SMS’s and

N$ 10 airtime.

Be part of the

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hot 1x special offer

The new offer price for the 1x Internet Access Special will now be just N$499, which is at least 41% less the normal price.

The original price for the 1x package is a one off N$849 (VAT incl.) which comes with N$10 free airtime, 20 free SMSs and a starter pack.

With the new special, in addition to this all time low pricing ever for an 1x Package , there is additional N$50 of free internet access loaded for on-net usage only, plus 20 free SMSs.

The usage rate of 30 cents per minute still

applies, when topping up with recharge vouchers.

“This is an absolutely fantastic deal, the most complete mobile internet access for only N$499 once-off is a no-brainer. Now you can have mobile internet at a much cheaper price,” said Advertising & Promotion Senior Manager, Felicitas Kakoro-Gowases.

Stating that the objective of doing this is to increase the penetration of internet services in Namibia, Kakoro-Gowases encouraged the young professionals, students, working executives to avail themselves of the new bouquet of offer

Telecom Namibia has announced a special all-time low priced offer for its 1x mobile prepaid internet.

aimed at enhancing educational, business, professional and entrepreneurial develop-ment in the country.

She assured Namibians that the company will not relent in its quest to ensure continuous consumer satisfaction and the provision of seamless communication to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world.

Telecom Namibia’s 1x service (or 1xRTT) allows users to enjoy speeds of up 153 kb/s and has the ability to data roam nationwide, in all towns/places with CDMA Switch coverage.

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Terms and conditions apply(Device may vary)

Switchmobile Internet Access

30c perminute

This package is now for sale at your nearest Teleshopor contact us toll free on 1100

Free Starter P

ack, 20 SMS,

as well as N$50 airti

me once off

SMS/Voice/ Acce

ss speed

up to 153 kbps

ONLYN$499


It’s a mobile workplace where corridor rovers, urban nomads, road warriors and teleworkers all have different communica-tions needs. People and businesses are struggling to find the right solutions that keep you connected while away from office or home.

Telecom Namibia’s Mobile Broadband Service – better known as 3G-EVDO - gives you broadband internet on the go.

Going mobile with 3G-EVDO empowers you with choices and the flexibility to ensure that you have the mobility solutions you need to remain connected and productive, or just relax.

3G-EVDO can give you download speeds of up to 3100 kb/s and is available in major towns of the country to ensure simple, low cost access from anywhere.

3g-eVdo is mobility

3G-EVDO Mobile Broadband is simply mobile or wireless inter-net at broadband speeds. So what does that mean for you? The freedom and simplicity of internet while you’re on the go. Take your laptop to the park in peace, or to your local café – almost anywhere you want.

• Plus, it’s so easy to set up (hooray!).• We know you don’t want costly, complicated installations.• We know you do want really affordable plans from N$289

per month.• We know you deserve to be rewarded with extra benefits

by choosing to combine Telecom Namibia’s Fixed & Mobile Broadband + Fixed Voice Package.

• We know you deserve the payment choice of pre-paid or post-paid.

Powerful, Cost effective and Simple!

Packages 3g eVdo (550 mb)

3g eVdo (1100 mb)

3g eVdo (2200 mb)

3g eVdo (Premium)

Modem Included Included Included Included

Number of email addresses 1 1 1 1

Web space(MB) 5 MB 5 MB 5 MB 5 MB

Fax2Email numbers 1 1 1 1

Contract period 24 months 24 months 24 months 24 months

Maximum speed up to 3100 kbps up to 3100 kbps up to 3100 kbps up to 3100 kbps

In-bundle monthly(MB/minutes) 550 MB 1,100 MB 2,200 MB Unlimited

Monthly charge N$ 289 N$390 N$760 N$ 999

Once-off charge N$ 185 N$ 185 N$ 185 N$ 185

Note: Rates are VAT exclusive

3g-eVdo Packages... defining the mobility equation

Except for the 3G EVDO Premium Package, all the postpaid mobile broadband packages are capped and customers are charged an out of bundle usage fee of 25c p/MB.


Mobile Broadband Internet Connection

In addition to this, any out of bundle usage is at an incredible reduced rate of 25c per MB.

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact your nearest Teleshop,

or call our Customer Contact Centre toll free on 1100

Our 3GEVDO customers are now getting double the volumes allocated to their post paid packages at exactly the same monthly charge. As from 1 December 2009 your internet data usage has automatically been doubled at no extra cost.

Double up your usage for free until 31 May 2010

Was Now Monthly Charge

550MB 1100MB N$289

1100MB 2200MB N$390

2200MB 4400MB N$760


Switch in OShana

First it was in the Oshana region on Saturday,

March 27th at the Mayor’s Garden in Ongwediva.

And on 3 April the celebrations moved to the

Omusati region under the Baobab tree opposite

the Outapi Town Council Offices.

Hundreds of people under perfect weather

attended the Switch festivals at both Ongwediva

and Outapi held under the theme, The Great

Namibian Journey – Switch is fully Mobile, in

celebration of their cultural richness.

The festivals are part of a road-show to promote

Telecom Namibia’s Switch Mobile services

through showcasing Namibian culture and what

makes each person a great Namibian. As a truly

Namibian company, Telecom Namibia is celebra-

ting our country’s cultural diversity and promoting

its products as truly Namibian and for Namibians.

Switch in OmuSati

Yes, the Switch celebration is one of fun and

good times.

The performance done by cultural groups from

local schools showcased a series of brilliant rendi-

tions, each time getting huge audience applause!

The musical bands and artists kept the crowd

on their feet with their pulsating beats. Others

thrilled the audience with their high-energy

dance and acrobatics.

Participation by primary and secondary schools

in Omusati was particularly good and is a reflec-

tion that culture is still very much alive among the

youth in this region. A total of 8 schools partici-

pated in both the dance and singing categories.

A panel of judges selected the best exhibitors

and performers from each category and awarded

cash prizes to the winners.

The next road-show takes us to Oshikoto and

Ohangwena... See ya there!



Teletips

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Telecom Namibia has another exciting offer: FREE activation for all its post-paid mobile 3G-EVDO broadband services.

The mobile 3G-EVDO Broadband activation charge of N$185 has been waived for all new service activations and the offer is valid till 31 May 2010.

Telecom Namibia’s basic Broadband Plans with speeds of up to 3100kbps starts from N$289 a month for the entry level package, while the Premium Broad-band Plan is priced at N$999 with unlimited internet usage facility.

activation of mobile broadband services

Recently Telecom Namibia has doubled the volumes allocated to their post-paid packages at exactly the same monthly charge. This offer has been extended till 31 May 2010.

In addition to the above offer, all prepaid and postpaid 3G-EVDO customers enjoy out of bundle usage at an incredibly reduced rate of only 25 cents per Mega-Byte (MB). This offer has been extended till 31 May 2010.

In the meantime, Telecom Namibia has enhanced its 3G-EVDO pre-paid package

Join us on Facebook! Customers can enjoy Telecom Namibia’s online presence with the latest products, services and campaigns by clicking on www.facebook.com/pages/Telecom-Namibia. A simple click of a button will enable you to join Telecom Namibia’s online family to get access to information about the company’s latest products and services and become possible lucky win-

ners of fabulous online competitions and giveaways!

by increasing the once-off data volume 11-fold, from the standard 100MB once-off to 1100MB included with 3G-EVDO device at N$649.

A FREE activation of mobile broadband services requires a 24 month contract, but will normally provide a free USB modem bundled with value added services and now free activation (for new broadband users).

“There are a lot of benefits to using Telecom Namibia’s mobile broadband services, such as fast downloading of web pages, music and movie clips/movies and playing games online, and much more,” said Perny Armando, senior manager in charge of retail and distribution at Telecom Namibia.

for details, customers can contact our Customer Contact Centre at 1100.

FREE

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use your landline!

With the landline you’ll be able to save loads of money on your monthly phone bills. here are the best in call rates you may not have thought of:

Destination Peak (rate/minute) Off-Peak (rate/minute)

Local 0.40 0.20

National 0.85 0.60

South Africa 1.99 1.19

Angola 3.10 2.60

Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique & Malawi

2.20 1.55

United States 4.35 3.65

Germany, United Kingdom & Portugal 3.75 3.10

France, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Australia & Kenya 4.05 3.25

Rest of the World 5.40 4.30

International calls are often the biggest drain on a household’s phone bill. If you have friends or family living abroad, using your landline could shave a lot much more off your bill, so choose wisely.

*Phone services to residential customers are VAT zero-rated. In addition, calls are billed per second, with an applicable minimum set-up charge.

If you’re looking for the cheapest way to make a call, inside or outside Namibia, your landline is the answer.

Make cheap phone calls


Teletips

become a debt-free telecom Customer

Debt can wreck havoc on a person’s life in many ways, including causing problems at home and at work. It can bring up feelings of anxiety, anger, shame, and depression and can even lead to the breakdown of a marriage, or the loss of a job or home.

Telecom Namibia’s General Manager of Finance & Administration Robert Offner gives some advice in a short interview with telewave.

The financial crisis is far from over. What advice would you give a Telecom Namibia customer during these tough times?Always live within your means. When you get paid, pay off all the debts owing for the month and then use your remaining funds for the monthly costs. Try and pay higher interest bearing debt quicker.

Avoiding debt is one good way of living a stress-free life. What main tips can you give a Telecom Namibia customer on how to become debt-free? I come from the old school where the only debt one should have is for your house and car. Try and avoid debt repayments terms for consumables like clothing and furniture. Once again, live within your means, wealth comes with time and so should the luxuries like pay TV, expensive mobile devices and flashy fur-niture and car accessories.

Why is it so important for a customer to save now and spend wisely? If one considers that you retire at the age of 60 and likely live till you 80, that’s 20 years of little income. Investing in your pension is imperative. Also one should always plan for those “rainy days” like car repairs, unforeseen medical emergencies, and so on.

How can a customer remain debt-free after successfully managing to pay off their accounts? Plan from month to month, if there’s something special and ex-pensive, put that money aside and buy cash. When wanting to buy furniture, clothes etc on payment plans, do yourself a favour and multiply the attractive monthly installment by the term of the plan. Compare this to buying it in cash and you’ll most likely be shocked as to how much the interest and other hidden charges are.

Lastly, give one good reason why customers should not have debt with Telecom Namibia?Whilst telecommunication services are a key enabler for business and keeping updated with friends and family, it’s also an essential service for emergency. Thus keeping the channel open by paying up to date, is an insurance policy to reaching out for assistance if needed.

Debt relief is a serious problem for most Namibians. We live in a society where everyone wants the coolest gadgets, a nice car and a nicer house. There’s nothing wrong with that. Unfortunately, the good life that you’ve worked so hard to achieve is not free, nor does it come cheap.

Robert offner

I love my job because…I can combine my technical skills with my interpersonal skills to make a success of a project. Furthermore, I love the exposure that I can communicate and collaborate with my colleagues at different levels.

The three main character traits of the job that I do are… good oral and written communications skills, strong inter-personal and decision-making skills, and the ability to multi-task as well as working well under pressure.

My best ICT tip is… ICT is at your fingertips, so make it your business to become a knowledgeable worker.

My ideal workday starts with… clearly outlined tasks and deliverables such as holding meetings for overseeing the status reports for projects with all employees, suppliers and consultants involved.

I cope with a heavy working day by… drinking enough water (hint=dehydration also causes stress) and you’ll look and feel better. Furthermore, I take a few deep breaths for those fiery moments to block out from meetings and back in the office a few neck stretches do the trick.

What keeps me motivated is… a good challenge. I perform well, mostly when challenged with difficult things. Undoubt-edly, I am also passionate about initiatives that add value to the company.

Who

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She is one of Telecom Namibia’s few phenomenal women pursuing a career in the male dominated ICT sector. As an Operating Support Systems & Business Support Systems Consultant /Project Manager, Valerie Garises holds a Masters Technology Degree in IT and several international certificates. In this interview telewave get’s to know her better.

My advice to newcomers in my field of work is… READ, READ, READ. Get training and acquire skills. Knowledge is power but applying knowledge gives you experience and wisdom.

The one thing that people did not know about me is… I am enthralled by Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP is a set of ideas that can help you understand how people think, and how you can influence them to think differently.

My secret to success is…. Success is a marathon, not a sprint, so never give up.

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interview

telewave • April / May 2010

-Valerie Garises


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