International texting now on

TELIKOM’S B-Mobile customers can now be able to send text messages to Telstra and Optus customers.
The service will be available free of charge during a launch period which started yesterday (Thursday). Telikom B Mobile customers can send unlimited international text messages to any Telstra or Optus customer in Australia, at no cost, Telikom acting chief executive Peter Loko announced.
“We want all our 173,000 B Mobile customers to enjoy the fun and convenience of sending text messages to Telstra and Optus customers in Australia, and we offer it to them free of charge for a launch period, so that they can enjoy the experience even more,” Mr Loko said.
At the same time, inbound mobile roaming is available to Telstra and Optus SIM card holders, to operate within PNG. This service also started yesterday.
Outbound roaming, which will allow PNG post-paid mobile customers to use their PNG SIM card while travelling in Australia, is technically available, but on hold pending co-operative discussions with ICCC, Telikom said.
“International roaming is a complex subject, involving bilateral arrangements with the service providers in various overseas countries,” Mr Loko said.
“It takes time to establish agreements, charges and financial arrangements, and at this time, there is no global SMS or roaming available. In a short time, we will provide these services and, meanwhile, we are happy to introduce the SMS text service for our customers, to get a taste for the convenience, and the business advantage, that it brings.
“We will have a series of new services unfolding for the benefit of our customers.
“We hope our valued customers enjoy free-of-charge SMS to Telstra and Optus with our compliments.”

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Digicel makes new appointments

PACIFIC Telecommunications company, Digicel, has appointed three Papua New Guineans to form its senior management team in a move to heat up the company’s establishment.
The trio will comprise senior nationals, including a woman, who have a lot of experience in the business world.
Digicel has appointed Moni Cross as sales and distribution head for Digicel PNG. The company also announced the appointment of Peter Watinga as head of marketing. Mr Watinga has over 15 years experience in marketing and communications. The third appointment is former senior editorial staff of The National newspaper, Christine Paka-kota who is the new public relations and sponsorship senior executive.