Digitel's MANGO
Saturday, October 01, 2005 ADVERTISEMENTS
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I've read a post by dlreyes of BNC XE forums about Digitel's new service called Mobility Access Network for the Man on the Go (MANGO). Here's the post from the Forum:
Posted by: dlreyes
Not many people know about it but Digitel came out with a service called Mobility Access Network for the Man on the Go (MANGO)... it's a "Wireless Internet-Ready Landline".
Gives you limited mobility which allows you to go around the neigborhood, Unlimited local calls to landline subscribers, wireless Internet connection of up to 153 kbps at Php 0.25 per minute and enhanced cordless handset with SMS capability of Php 0.80 per message plus other special features.
Subscription cost is Php 600/month plus VAT (php 660.00).
It actually uses CDMA at 1800mhz but with a local number prefix (02) so all landline calls within metromanila are free.
Range is 5km radius from their initial base station located in Digitel's office along Libis. Phase 1 expansion includes areas within SM North and New Manila.
Future expansion would utilize cellsites of Sun Cellular.
Those who have CDMA phones could have their units programmed for Php 200. There are units also available ranging from the regular cellphone sized units to landline with dialtone enhancement. Cost ranges from Php 3,500 to Php 8,000.
Another marketing coup by the Gokongweis using cellular technology (CDMA) packaged as a landline subscription. Hmm... I have several CDMA phones here. Who wants to by them? :D For those interested, you can contact Digitel at 1-800-321-MANGO or for Metro Manila 39-MANGO. You could also visit any DIGITEL Center for inquiries.
*Computer end log*
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