Orange launches new mobile Internet packages
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Orange CEO Baudin
In a statement released yesterday, the country’s second largest mobile communication company said that the newly launched prepaid data bundles, now called Mega Bundles, will see Orange mobile customers enjoy more data, more choice and more speed at reduced prices.
The launch comes in the wake of Orange’s intent to increase its customer acquisition and retention by offering relevant and cost effective data services in a bid to further strengthen its position as the leading provider of data services in the country with the fastest speed, most attractive offers and best reliability.
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