Brussels, 11 October 2005 - In accordance to its announcement in the beginning of the year, Mobistar launches a complete range of ADSL services based on three specific offers: "Mobistar ADSL", "Mobistar ADSL Connect" and very soon "Mobistar ADSL Talk". From now on, users have the possibility to do without a fixed-line telephone subscription or gain access to unlimited fixed line calling.
High technology , simplicity and security at the best price
Mobistar is convinced that convergence is a fundamental factor for the development of telecommunications, and with its ADSL offer, it enters a decisive phase in its evolution towards becoming an integrated operator, active in the sectors of mobile telephony, fixed telephony and ADSL.
All Mobistar offers consist of a fast connection of 4MB/s (4 MB/s to receive, 384 KB/s to send) and access to a monthly download volume of 15 GB.
Users benefit from an unlimited connection that allows them to connect various types of devices (computers, game consoles, PDA, etc.) at the same time, thanks to the Mobistar Livebox.
In addition, users benefit from 5 mailboxes with an exceptional 250MB capacity each! The mailboxes are protected by highly performing, free anti-virus and anti-spam software.
As required by convergence, e-mails are easily accessible through the user's mobile phone. Of course, it is also possible to receive an SMS notification on one's mobile phone to alert of incoming e-mail.
Mobistar has also developed a security package in order to protect the PC, "Mobistar ADSL Security", which is free for three months and available for a low price of € 3.49 (instead of € 4.58) thereafter. The package integrates the "McAfee VirusScan" (a virus check), the "McAfee Personal Firewall Plus" (a firewall) and the "McAfee Privacy Service" (a parental control and filter).
Mobistar ADSL: for those who want to keep their fixed line
Mobistar ADSL is designed for users who want to keep their fixed phone subscription with the historical operator, while gaining access to Internet services developed by Mobistar. The offer is accessible at the low price of € 31.95 /month for Mobistar mobile subscribers (€ 34.95 for non-subscribers).
Every Mobistar ADSL subscription taken out before 31 December 2005 will benefit from an additional discount of € 2/month for 12 months, which means € 29.95/month for Mobistar mobile subscribers!
Mobistar ADSL Connect: for those who want to do without a fixed-line telephone subscription
Both the evolution of Mobistar tariffs and services and the behaviour of users, who are increasingly demanding when it comes to mobility, clearly reveal the growing phenomenon of fixed to mobile phone substitution. In this context, Mobistar has decided, for the first time in Belgium, to propose an ADSL service offering that does not require a fixed-line telephone subscription.
The cost of access to the fixed network of the historical operator, necessary for the transmission of the ADSL signal, is taken up by Mobistar and integrated into its offer. This allows users to save on monthly fixed-line telephone subscription charges. Users also enjoy the advantage of having to deal with a single provider for both mobile telephony and Internet access.
The Mobistar ADSL Connect offer is proposed at a low price of € 36.95/month for Mobistar mobile subscribers (€ 39.95/month for non-subscribers).
Every Mobistar ADSL Connect subscription taken out before 31 December 2005 will benefit from an additional discount of € 2/month for 12 months, which means € 34.95/month for Mobistar mobile subscribers!
Mobistar ADSL Talk: unlimited calls 24/7 to all fixed numbers in Belgium
Just like Mobistar ADSL, Mobistar ADSL Talk is conceived for users who wish to keep their fixed-line telephone subscription with the historical operator. Besides ADSL, the package, proposed at a price of € 39.95/month for Mobistar mobile subscribers (€ 42.95/month for non-subscribers), includes unlimited telephony access in Belgium, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This offer allows users to call for free from a fixed phone through the Mobistar network, regardless of the time of the day and the day of the week, to any national fixed number1, without any limits!
The Mobistar ADSL Talk subscribers benefit from a discount of € 2/month for 12 months for any subscription taken out before 31 December 2005. Therefore, ADSL Talk allows Mobistar mobile subscribers to access Internet and unlimited fixed telephony for a monthly amount of € 37.95.
(1) includes Telenet and Versatel, excludes special numbers and internet dial-up numbers.
The "Livebox" by Mobistar: Access key to a new universe of wireless communication
Developed within the France Télécom group, the "Livebox" allows users to wirelessly connect one or more computers to ADSL, thanks to Wi-Fi technology (902.11g norm). This is achieved through a single connection thanks to its router function.
A true model of design, the "Livebox" constitutes the central access point to the heart of the home, to the telecommunication services of today and tomorrow. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-compatible and equipped with Ethernet and USB ports, the "Livebox" by Mobistar enables a convenient and secure connection for most multimedia equipment: fixed and mobile phones, desktops and laptops, cameras, video game consoles, etc.
Benefiting from France Télécom's unquestionable lead and experience in the subject matter, the "Livebox" constitutes a unique multi-standard platform that will allow users to access a growing number of converging telecommunication services. The "Livebox" has met with exponential success since its launch in France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Spain.
The "Livebox", included in the Mobistar ADSL Talk package, is offered for rental to Mobistar ADSL and Mobistar ADSL Connect subscribers at a low price of € 3 /month.