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Conexus Mobile Alliance one of Asia's largest mobile alliances. The alliance is formed to develop and enhance international roaming and corporate mobile services for greater convenience and ease of use for its members' customers. The alliance is committed to promoting voice, video and data roaming via its members' GSM/GPRS, WCDMA networks and/or HSPA networks and aims to create a Virtual Home Environment for its member customers to experience seamless, convenient mobile-related services when they roam. The Alliance boasted a combined customer base of 330 million mobile subscribers as of 31 December 2011.

Connexus Mobile Alliance Partners
The alliance is a partnership of 11 mobile operators across 13 countries and regions, HTHKH (Hong Kong, Macau) BSNL (India) MTNL (India) Indosat Tbk (Indonesia) KT (Korea) Starhub (Singapore) TrueMove (Thailand) Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) (Philippines) NTT DOCOMO (Japan, Guam, CNMI) Far EasTone (FET) (Taiwan) VinaPhone (Vietnam)

Vision and Mission
Vision

The Alliance aims to be the preferred mobile alliance group in the world, in terms of its customer base and the geographical reach, and offering the highest level of customer satisfaction in mobile services in the corporate and consumer markets.

Mission

To enhance each member's corporate value, competitive strength and profitability through joint alliance activities that will enhance the customer experience of all its customers.

Services
International Roaming Customers of member operators will benefit from seamless mobility, quality coverage and quality customer experience when roaming onto other member networks. In addition, alliance members will soon get to enjoy even more competitive roaming charges with the introduction of Pay-Per-Day Data Roaming Flat Rates.

Corporate Mobile Services and Solutions In response to growing needs of multinationals in the borderless world, the Alliance is working together to develop and provide seamless mobile services and solutions for corporate clients – to ensure reliable and convenient mobile connectivity wherever they travel in member countries. One such area is international roaming package specifically designed for multinationals.  SIM Card Replacement (for Corporate Mobile Customers) Service centres by member operators have been set up to help their corporate users with a company-registered mobile line to get a new and activated SIM card should they lose their original SIMs while traveling in a country with an Alliance member.

Loyalty Management To enhance customer loyalty, the Alliance has partnered with Travelling Connect, a leading global provider of loyalty management services to the telecommunications industry, that will allow mobile subscribers of participating programme members to earn miles or points when they make mobile phone calls as they roam. These miles or points can be redeemed for additional benefits offered by Travelling Connect partners such as airlines and hotels. More information at http://www.travellingconnect.com.

Pay-Per-Day Data Roaming Flat Rates Conexus member operators have rolled out the first pay-per-day data roaming flat rate mobile tariff plan in Asia. Mobile customers of some Conexus Mobile operators can now enjoy a cost-effective and predictable mobile data roaming tariff plan as they travel across member countries or cities to check emails, transmit data or surf on the Internet via their mobile devices. Click here for Conexus Mobile operator list

Short Code Service Customers of member operators can reach voicemail services or get customer assistance easily by just dialing the same numbers as when they are in their home country. They do not need to remember new numbers or complicated codes any more.

Member Operators
HTHK - Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited

HTHKH is a leading integrated telecommunications service operator providing advanced mobile and Wi-Fi services, residential fixed broadband, residential telephone and IDD services in Hong Kong and delivering mobile services in Macau under the “3” brand. HTHKH launched 4G LTE service in Hong Kong in May 2012, offering data speeds up to 100Mbps. HTHKH also provides sophisticated fixed-line telecommunications solutions to corporate and carrier customers in Hong Kong and around the world under the "HGC" brand. A group member of Hutchison Whampoa Limited (Stock Code: 13), HTHKH deploys the latest telecommunications technology to offer world-class telecommunications services and innovations, setting market trend and steering industry development.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (India)

BSNL is a fully state owned public sector undertaking of Government of India. It is the incumbent and largest telecom operator in India with a market share of around 28.1% of combined telecom services having subscriber base of around 66.4 million out of which 30.30 million are GSM subscribers. It provides whole range of State-of-art telecom services in the whole of India except Delhi and Mumbai where the telecom services are provided by its State owned sister company, MTNL.

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (India)

MTNL was set up on 1st April 1986 by the Government of India to upgrade the quality of telecom services, expand the telecom network, introduce new services and to raise revenue for telecom development needs of India's key metros – Delhi, the political capital and Mumbai, the business capital of India. In the past 21 years, the company has taken rapid strides to emerge as India's leading and one of Asia's largest telecom operating companies. Besides having a strong financial base, MTNL has achieved a customer base of about 6.5 million.

PT Indosat Tbk (Indonesia)

Indosat Tbk is a leading telecommunication and information service provider in Indonesia that provides cellular of prepaid and postpaid services (Mentari, IM3 and Matrix), IDD services and fixed telecommunication services. Indosat also provides Multimedia, Internet & Data Communication Services (MIDI).

KT Corporation (Republic of Korea)

KT was established when it spun off from the Ministry of Communications (current Korea Communications Commission) in 1981 and has led Korean information and communications industry from fixed telephone, digital communication satellite, broadband internet to wireless communications. After the merge with KTF in June 2009, KT is positioned a leading fixed-mobile convergence service provider with a complete portfolio of providing one-stop ICT services for customers ranging from fixed, mobile, fixed & wireless broadband to IPTV. KT is composed of three company-in-company (Personal Customer, Home Customer, Enterprise customer) and the former KTF functions as the Personal Customer Group of KT. The annual revenue of the consolidated KT is estimated as about US$ 15.4 billions. KT dominates the Korean telecommunication market with about 19 millions fixed line subscribers (90% of market share), 14.6 millions mobile subscribers (32% of market share) and 6.7 million broadband subscribers (43% of market share) as of June 2009.

StarHub Ltd (Singapore)

Starhub is Singapore's second largest info-communication company and the sole operator delivering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, cable, mobile and Internet platforms. StarHub operates a 3G mobile network in addition to its GSM network, and is the exclusive provider of the i-mode mobile Internet service over its 2.5G and 3G networks. StarHub also operates its own nation-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including Digital Cable), voice and Internet access for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub is listed on the SGX-ST.

True Move Company Limited (Thailand)

TrueMove, a subsidiary of True Corporation Plc, Thailand's only fully-integrated communication solutions provider, convergence solutions leader and premier lifestyle enabler, offers innovative and high-quality wireless communications services on its nationwide 1800 MHz network to 12.5 million subscribers (March 2008) throughout Thailand. TrueMove's vision is to create a pioneering wireless hi-speed lifestyle where people can communicate as well as access knowledge, information and entertainment wherever, whenever, and however they wish. The company delivers superior coverage coupled with quality and best value services, which make TrueMove more than just a mobile phone operator. Leveraging its relationships with True Corporation and the CP Group, TrueMove offers unique integrated products and services to the Thai market.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Philippines)

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 47.8 million subscribers on its GSM network as of end-June 2011. Smart has built a reputation for innovation, having introduced world-first wireless data services, such as Smart Money, Smart Load, Smart Padala and the Netphone. Smart also offers 3G and HSPA services. Its Smart Link service provides communications to the global maritime industry. Smart Broadband, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, offers a wireless broadband service, Smart BRO, with about 1.5 million subscribers as of end-June 2011. Smart is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippines' leading telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company.

NTT DOCOMO (Japan)

NTT DOCOMO is Japan's premier provider of leading-edge mobile voice, data and multimedia services. With more than 58 million customers in Japan, the company is one of the world's largest mobile communications operators. DOCOMO also is an influential force in the continuing advancement of mobile technologies and standards. Building on a solid foundation of research and development, and guided by its customer-first philosophy, the company leverages the power of mobile communications to enable customers to enrich their lives. DOCOMO is expanding its global reach through offices and subsidiaries in Asia, Europe and North America, as well as strategic alliances with mobile and multimedia service providers in markets worldwide.

Far Eastone Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)

Far EasTone (FET) is a leading integrated communications service provider in Taiwan. FET was officially listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in the electronics sector in August 2005. FET also made history in October 2009 by being the only telecommunication operator in Taiwan to be awarded the honor of the “Best Services Quality” in the telecom industry for two consecutive years by Global Views Magazine. In March 2008, FET established “FEG Telecom Sector” to develop synergy and to provide integrated mobile communications, broadband, media and international services in the fields of mobile internet, WiMAX which FET launched the service in December 2009 and other emerging technologies.

VinaPhone (Vietnam)

VinaPhone, a subsidiary company of Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), was officially established on June 26, 1996 as a nationwide mobile phone network using next generation and modern GSM technology, with an eye towards creating healthy competition in Vietnam's mobile communication market. By the end of 2000, VinaPhone had completed its coverage of nearly all residential areas, industrial zones, highways, tourism spots, and border-gates throughout the country. Many popular new services such as prepaid mobile phone services and international roaming have been launched. VinaPhone currently has a market share of about 31% and over 23 million mobile subscribers. VinaPhone is also the first mobile operator in Vietnam to launch 3G services in the country.

Partners
Vodafone

Vodafone is one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue with approximately 382 million customers in its controlled and jointly controlled markets as at 30 June 2011. Vodafone currently has equity interests in over 30 countries across five continents and more than 40 partner networks worldwide.

Milestones
27 June 2012 Conexus Mobile Alliance join hands to explore launching LTE data roaming service

20 September 2011 Conexus Mobile Alliance And Vodafone Form Strategic Partnership

8 June 2011 Conexus Mobile Alliance Launches New Android Application for Frequent Travellers. Link to Android application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.conexusmobile.widget&hl=en

6 May 2011 Conexus Mobile Alliance Establishes Strategic Collaboration with HTC

15 June 2010 Daily Flat-Rate Data Roaming in Vietnam and Macau

17 November 2009 Conexus Mobile Alliance Welcomes Vietnam’s VinaPhone

10 September 2009 Conexus Mobile Alliance Extends Seamless Mobile Data Roaming Initiative for BlackBerry® Smartphones to India and Thailand

19 November 2008 Conexus Mobile Alliance Launches Mobile Data Roaming Plan for BlackBerry® Smartphones

19 June 2008 Thailand's TrueMove Joins Conexus Mobile Alliance.

15 April 2008 Innovative Pay-Per-Day Flat-Rate Data Roaming Mobile Tariff Plan Now Available Across Seven Asia-Pacific Countries

13 November 2007 Conexus Mobile Alliance Announces the Launch of Asia’s First Pay-per-day Flat-rate Data Roaming Tariff Plan and Other Member Privileges

5 December 2006 Asia's Largest Mobile Alliance Welcomes SMART and Announces Official Name and Logo