Melbourne, Australia, May 31 2006
PRIMUS TELECOM LAUNCHES NEW POST-PAID MOBILE PHONE SERVICE
Customers can now bundle home phone, Internet and mobile services for convenience and savings
Melbourne, Australia, May 31 2006 - Primus Telecom, today announced the launch of Primus Mobile, its new post-paid mobile phone service for the residential market.
Primus Telecom customers will now be able to bundle their home phone, Internet and mobile services, and benefit from the savings available from a total communications package.
The Managing Director of Primus Telecom, Greg Wilson, said he was pleased to be offering a complete telecommunications package to residential customers based on the new GSM service.
“The addition of Primus Mobile to our product range will enable us to provide a total solution for our customers, while extending our business into a dynamic and expanding market segment.
“The new mobile service recognises the relevance of mobile telephony as an adjunct and alternative for fixed line telephones in some market segments.
“Our focus will be on providing outstanding value through competitive rates and flexible plans, with a comprehensive range of the latest mobile handsets. As with our home phone and Internet services, we will be offering some of the most competitive mobile phone plans and bundled savings available,” said Mr Wilson.
Primus Mobile will offer benefits including capped post-paid plans, great handset offers, tailored call rate reductions, and a dependable network service. Primus Mobile users who bundle their telephone or Internet services will further benefit with a $10 discount on each mobile service each month, providing real ongoing value.
The new mobile service will deliver comprehensive GSM network features including WAP Internet browsing, and content services, and will support the latest features in handset technology, including Push To Talk and MMS picture capabilities.
Primus has partnered with Optus as the selected wholesale service provider for Primus Mobile.
“As a full service telecommunications provider, Optus remains committed to the wholesale market. We look forward to continuing and strengthening our partnership with Primus by providing wholesale mobile services,” said David Katz, Acting Managing Director, Optus Wholesale.
The Optus Mobile Network provides coverage to 96 per cent of the Australian population.
About Primus Telecom
Primus Telecom is Australia’s fourth largest fixed-line telecommunications carrier. The Company offers a comprehensive range of voice, data, Internet and web hosting products, servicing both residential and business sectors. The Primus network offers nationwide coverage through its own backbone network with facilities in 66 cities across Australia. The network enables the Company to provide nationwide long distance services and local call Internet access. Primus operates its own fibre network in the five major capital cities, delivering a range of business direct-connect services including ISDN, frame relay, ATM, telephone line and broadband DSL, as well as telephone line and broadband DSL services direct to residential customers. Global connectivity is provided through an extensive voice, IP, wireless and ATM network operated by the parent company, United States-based Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NASDAQ: PRTL). Primus Australia news and information are available at the Company's Web site at www.primus.com.au
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