Dick Smith partners with Globalgig for exclusive international low cost 3G mobile data service
Announcement posted by Globalgig 28 Aug 2013
Globalgig, the mobile data pioneers who recently launched their ultra-low cost 3G mobile data service in 40 countries, today announced that iconic Australian retail giant Dick Smith would be selling the Globalgig service as its exclusive international mobile data solution.
Dick Smith CEO for Australia and New Zealand Nick Abboud said, “Globalgig is a perfect fit as the key mobile data partner in our mobility offering. Their service is low cost in Australia and internationally and there are no lock in contracts. As a result you can use your mobile data overseas in the same way you would in Australia and there is no bill shock. All in all Globalgig is a true consumer champion in mobile data, something Dick Smith customers will very much appreciate.”
Globalgig will now have a significant presence in over 330 Dick Smith stores nationwide, online at dicksmith.com.au and reach over 5 million households per month as part of the weekly-published Dick Smith catalogue.
Globalgig Channel Sales and Marketing Manager Matt Farmer said, “Dick Smith have a proven track record of success in the telecommunications industry so partnering with them to launch Globalgig to the mass market makes perfect sense.”
As a leading supplier of travel accessories, Dick Smith is also one of the most common destinations for Australian travellers preparing to go overseas.
Farmer continued, “Dick Smith are specialists in good quality, cost effective electronics and travel products. By using Globalgig, due to our low data rates, Dick Smith customers can now use their smartphones, tablets, laptops and mobile devices in Australia and 39 countries overseas without having to change their data habits at all.”
More about Globalgig plans, products and services
Globalgig now offers its 3G mobile data service in Australia from just $9 for 1GB per month and from only $19 per 1GB per month internationally (full details of countries and rates below) with no lock in contracts and the freedom to change plans month by month at no extra cost.
Dick Smith customers can use the low cost 3G data service by purchasing the small pocket-sized Globalgig mobile WiFi hotspot that can connect up to five users at any one time, or a SIM card that works with an iPad, iPad Mini, Android and Windows 8 tablet, smartphone or laptop.
Globalgig’s low cost mobile data service is available as follows:
1. In Australia
– from $9 per GB per month
2. Internationally in
UK, USA, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain and Sweden
- from $19 per GB per month
plus…
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, San Moreno, Slovakia, Slovenia Turkey and Vatican City
- for an additional 20 cents per MB (only pay for what you use)
To find out more about why Globalgig is being used increasingly by business, personal and family travellers alike and for a full list of plans and rates go to: www.globalgig.com.au
For more press information contact Salvatore Di Muccio at Well Above on
+61 412 64 99 64 or at salvatore@wellabove.com
Picture credits:
Globalgig Channel Sales and Marketing Manager Matt Farmer
Globalgig SIM card
Globalgig pocket-sized mobile WiFi hotspot
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About Globalgig
Globalgig, launched in November 2012, is part of theVoiamo Group which was founded in September 2007 by its CEO, Nigel Bramwell, a veteran of the mobile telephone world with over 27 years experience in the industry, along with several of the company’s key executives.
Globalgig’s low cost mobile data service can be used by purchasing a $2 SIM card or $49 pocket-sized Globalgig mobile WiFi hotspot (that can connect up to five users at any one time) and selecting the relevant domestic or international month-by-month plan.