Maxis3G Wireless Goes Live

ASIA : Maxis Communications Berhad ("Maxis"), Malaysia's leading mobile operator, today unveiled Maxis3G, its vision for the next generation of mobile communications.

For the first time in Malaysia, 3G can be enjoyed by both prepaid as well as postpaid mobile phone users, opening the door to all 15 million mobile users in the country including the 6.5 million Maxis customers.

Maxis offers a compelling value proposition that integrates high-performance network with seamless connectivity and international roaming capabilities, as well as extensive video entertainment and information through its 3G portal - all easily available through a wide range of Maxis3G optimized handsets, affordable pricing and a straightforward upgrade scheme.

Maxis Chief Executive Officer, Dato' Jamaludin Ibrahim said: "We're committed to making 3G a success. Throughout the last two years, we have been making sure that the building blocks are in place so that 2005 opens up a world of mobility and possibilities for our customers. The time has arrived for us to unveil the world of Maxis3G - a world of a New Vision.

"In delivering 3G, it was important for us to produce a customer proposition that centers around four elements: make it easy for customers to move to 3G, make it work, make it fun - and, most importantly, make it affordable. Today, we are launching with a very attractive offer".