[MLB-WIRELESS] Skynet back in the game

[dean]

It's well known in the IT space that Acer will sign any number of 'co-marketing' deals (such as the fax promotion with Jfax) it is
hardly a big deal and lets face it everyone who buys one of these laptops, how many will actually use the service? How many hotspots
are Skynet up to at the moment anyway? In addition do Skynet really expect people to pay $10 per hour for internet access?

All will be irrelevant once iburst becomes available next year (if they actually increase their usage limits anyway).


Cheers,

Dean



 -----Original Message-----
From: 	owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au [mailto:owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au]  On Behalf Of Clae
Sent:	Wednesday, 20 November 2002 6:51 PM
To:	melbwireless at wireless.org.au
Subject:	[MLB-WIRELESS] Skynet back in the game

>HOMEX - Sydney
>-------------------------
>Acer goes wireless with SkyNetGlobal
>
>SkyNetGlobal (ASX: SKG) and Acer Computer Australia have announced a
>partnership to offer broadband wireless Internet connectivity as a
>standard feature across all models of wireless enabled Acer notebook
>and handheld PCs.
>
>This partnership is a reflection of the increased demand of mobile
>professionals demanding greater mobility. According to IT
>Telecommunications research organisation BWCS, by 2006, there will be
>more than 1300 'hotspots' in Australia. Globally, by 2006, there will
>be 40 million wireless enabled notebook and handheld PCs in the
>corporate sector.
>
>Acer's WiFi enabled products will feature a three-month prepaid
>subscription, valued at $297*, for wireless broadband Internet
>access. The partnership will include joint promotion of wireless
>connectivity, which benefits across all market segments including
>government, corporate and private consumers.
>
>(* Subscription value of $297 is based on 10 hours usage per month on
>SkyNetGlobal's Freedom 12 plan.)
>
>"Our partnership is the first of its kind in Australia.
>SkyNetGlobal's wireless service is an ideal complement to our range
>of wireless enabled products. Our mobile customers will truly
>experience the benefits of fast and easy Internet access," said
>Antonio Leone, Product Manager for Notebook and Handheld PC at Acer
>Computer Australia.
>
>SkyNetGlobal's wireless service enhances the productivity of mobile
>professionals that are frequently on the move. Wireless "hotspots"
>can be found at locations such as hotels, cafes and airport lounges,
>enabling online access without the need of a telephone cable. This
>provides the convenience to check emails, download files and even
>connect to company networks at high speeds.
>
>"This partnership is a major achievement for SkyNetGlobal. We are
>pleased to be chosen as the preferred wireless service provider and
>look forward to offering Acer mobile PC users the freedom and
>benefits of broadband wireless Internet access," said Jonathan Soon,
>SkyNetGlobal CEO.
>
>The Acer range of WiFi enabled products include:
>
>* TravelMate 360 series notebook PC
>
>* Acer n2Ow series Handheld PC
>
>* Acer TravelMate C100 Tablet PC
>
>SkyNetGlobal subscription information:
>
>Mobile PC users will receive a certificate upon purchase of their
>notebook, handheld or Tablet PC. Users are then required to register
>online to obtain their 3-month subscription. For further information,
>please go to <http://www.skynetglobal.com>www.skynetglobal.com.
>
>Media contact:
>
>SkyNetGlobal
>Peter White, Peter C White and Associates,
>02 9247 7757 or 04160413 90
>
>Or
>
>Acer Computer Australia Stella Gasparovic, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
>SPECIALIST, 02 8762 3000
>
>ends - AAP
>
>


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