DHAKA: Robi Axiata Limited, the country’s fastest growing mobile operator, has partnered with a number of leading smartphone makers in the world to take quality internet service to the masses.

Robi has identified the lack of affordable smartphone as the key barrier to spreading internet services. In order to address this crucial issue, the company has launched a number of exciting smartphone bundle offers for its subscribers, said a press release on Tuesday.

Robi has also launched a number of smartphone device offers teaming up with world renowned smartphone makers such as Apple (iphone), Samsung and LG. Robi subscribers can avail exciting data and voice offers once they successfully tag their purchase with the offered smartphone devices.

By paying Tk 8,900, Robi subscribers can get talktime, data along with Samsung ACE Nxt handset. In addition, subscribers will get 100 percent bonus on any purchased data pack from 4th month to 12th month following registration.

Any new or existing Robi customer (regular prepaid and post-paid) purchasing LG 3G Smartphone from designated outlets will be able to get 50 percent bonus internet offer within the campaign period. The 50 percent bonus internet will be available on 100MB, 500MB and 1GB data pack purchase in first six months period of purchasing the LG smartphones.

Robi subscribers who successfully tag their purchase of iPhone 5S can avail free 500MB data per month for 12 months. They will also get free nano SIM replacement facility as part of this bundle offer.

Clarifying these market initiatives Robi’s Chief Operating Officer Mahtab Uddin Ahmed said, “Robi believes that individuals can ignite the power within themselves. We at Robi recognize Internet to be an empowering tool which can allow our subscribers to meet their potential. In order to facilitate quality internet service, Robi has launched a number of affordable smartphone bundle offers for its valued subscribers.”

BDST: 0940 HRS, OCT 15, 2014