[MLB-WIRELESS] Skynet back in the game

[Steven Haigh]

Does Skynet have any details on where they've actually got HotSpots? I
thought they sold them all :\

Signed,
Steven Haigh
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----- Original Message -----
From: "dean" <dean.collins at bigpond.com>
To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
Cc: <syd-wireless at lists.sydneywireless.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 7:15 PM
Subject: RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] Skynet back in the game


> 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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