integrate networks, services and brands into a single, unified effort across all its countries and products. Out of this effort, "Orange" became the common company brand, and "Unik" became the brand for its first fixed- mobile convergence strategy, a UMA-based dual-mode handset service. scribers are increasingly dependent on a single provider for voice and internet services. Unik matches customer needs with Orange's goal to bundle broadband, internet and mobile. Unik offers consumers a single phone, phone number, voice mail and address book with seamless voice/ data continuity, all provided on the best network at the best price. the UK ("Unique"), Spain ("Unico") and Poland ("Unifon"). mendous success in the marketplace. The service offer is compelling: When the subscriber's mobile is connected to a LiveBox, Orange's Wi-Fi-enabled broadband services line or Orange mobile in France for 22/month, or any French fixed line for just 10/month. Packaging the ser- vice as an add-on ensures the widest possible audience. Any Orange mobile customer can simply decide to add Unik to an existing mobile plan. result of unlimited, flat-rate calling is a key benefit of Unik. Consumers are no longer worried to receive their mobile phone bills. more than 300,000 Unik-enabled handsets. Note this is with just two handset models, the Samsung P200 and Nokia 6136! subscribers are generating 10% more household revenues for Orange. An ARPU increase with a flat-rate calling plan...previously unheard of. subscribers in the very mature and competitive French mobile market. |