STARCOMMS LEADS CDMA INNOVATION IN THE WORLD, LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL ROAMING(August 2, 2010).
Starcomms Plc has once again demonstrated its determination to render superior and world-class service to its teeming customers. For the first time in the world, a CDMA telecommunication operator is providing its customers the opportunity to enjoy international roaming. This new development is sequel to an agreement
signed on March 23, 2010 by Starcomms with MACH, the leading provider of
hub-based mobile applications exchange solutions and Accuris Network, the
leading provider of Inter-standard and converged solutions.
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE CHATPHONES, OFFERS FABULOUS PRIZES(July 14, 2010).
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative telecomms firm has introduced a new
state-of-the art mobile telephone handset into the Nigerian market. The company is
also offering buyers of the handset the opportunity of winning fabulous prizes.
STARCOMMS WINS SUPERBRAND AWARD
(July 13, 2010).
Leading telecommunications company, Starcomms Plc., has been awarded a
'Superbrand' status for this year, 2010 by the independent branding arbiter,
Superbrands Nigeria Limited, the world’s largest and leading arbiter of
brands and branding. Starcomms was awarded the superbrand of the year
for its outstanding performance in the telecommunications industry.
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES INSPIRATIONAL SMS, GIVES OUT FREE AIRTIME
TO CALL ANY NATIONAL NETWORK
(July 2010).
As part of its sustained effort at adding value to telephony in Nigeria, Starcomms Plc,
the country’s leading CDMA operator has introduced an inspirational service that will
be a motivational guide to its customers while also offering them the opportunity to
win fabulous airtime vouchers. Known as Inspirational SMS, the service will provide
daily quotes that will inspire starcomms’ customers to live a fulfilling life.
STARCOMMS OFFERS CUSTOMERS UNLIMITED FREE ON-NET CALL
(June 29, 2010).
In yet another amazing offer meant to reward its Customers for their loyalty, Starcomms Plc is giving
them the opportunity to make unlimited on-net calls free. In the latest promotion, the Starcomms
subscriber pays for the first three minutes of an on-net call, while the rest of the conversation, no
matter how long, can continue free of charge. There is no activation code or airtime limits required to
enjoy this offer.
STARCOMMS SUBSCRIBERS TO ENJOY, DEDICATE MUSIC ON PHONE
(May 18, 2010).
Starcomms Plc has introduced another first of its kind Value added service for the
enjoyment of its subscribers, a two-in-one service of Music-on-demand and Music
Dedication. These services, tagged “say-it-with-a-song” are available for all
Starcomms voice subscribers.
STARCOMMS iZAP SUPERFAST BROADBAND INTERNET
SERVICES ARRIVES NEW CITIES
(May 5, 2010)
As part of its determination to provide effective, reliable and
fast broadband internet services to more Nigerians, leading
telecommunications company, Starcomms Plc, has launched its
award winning iZAP broadband data services in Abeokuta,
Ilorin, Kaduna and Zaria.
STARCOMMS TO REWARD SMART CENTRES IN FRESH BONUZEE LOYALTY PROMO
(April 30, 2010)
Starcomms is poised to reward Smart Centre operators in the country with its Bonuzee Loyalty
Promo. The Promo is designed to reward diligence and good business sense.
OLD FOR NEW: STARCOMMS OFFERS DATA MODEM EXCHANGE
(April 9, 2010)
For Data Subscribers who desire seamless and fast internet browsing with a sleek top-of-the-range
modem, Starcomms is now offering an exchange service in which they can trade in any old internet
modems for new ones on Starcomms network. With this plan, Starcomms will be receiving old
modems of any kind bought previously and replace them with Starcomms iZAP modem for half its
price.
NIGERIAN TELECOM CONSUMERS VOTE STARCOMMS CDMA OF THE YEAR 2009
(31st March, 2010)
Nigerian telecommunications subscribers have once again adjudged re-affirmed Starcomms Plc. as the best CDMA operator in the country.
The company won the “CDMA Operator of the Year 2009” award in the maiden edition of the Beacon of ICT Awards,
a pan-Nigerian information technology and communications awards which took place in Lagos at the weekend.
The awards ceremony was the culmination of an online voting process in which all Nigerians were invited to participate.
STARCOMMS PUTS MORE LOVE IN THE AIR WITH VALENTINE BUNDLE OFFER
(February 11, 2010)
Lovers and folks can now stretch the romance and good times of the Valentine season for as
long as three months with the ongoing valentine promotion that is giving all new Starcomms
subscribers a treat like never before. And it is happening in every city, town and village where
there is Starcomms network coverage.
STARCOMMS BECOMES THE FIRST 1900MHZ CDMA OPERATOR OMH COMPLANT NETWORK IN AFRICA
(January 28, 2010)
Starcomms leading telecommunications solution provider in Nigeria and only true triple player in the country proudly
announced recently that it has received recognition for meeting the requirements of the CDG (CDMA development group’s)
OMH (open market handsets) initiative, thus becoming the 1st 1900 MHZ CDMA Operator in Africa and 6th CDMA Operator in
the world to do so. Starcomms in cooperation with Qualcomm Inc. has completed the applicable network testing to declare its
network OMH‐Compliant.
STARCOMMS LAUNCHES COVERAGE IN ENUGU (February 1, 2010)
The people of Enugu are in for a lovely season as Starcomms Plc., Nigeria’s
truly Triple-play network, leading in providing mobile, fixed wireless voice,
wireless broadband services, has extended its network coverage to the city, the
addition of the town to the network of Starcomms is in fulfillment of its
commitment to extending its services to more cities in the country.
STARCOMMS PIONEERS TRACKING SERVICE IN WEST AFRICA (February 1, 2010)
Starcomms has once again scored another first by being Africa’s first CDMA operator to introduce
location based service to its subscribers. It is also the first telecommunications operator in the West
African sub-region to commence the service. Location based services are deployed in most part of the
world by many telecommunication companies to help their subscribers identify the whereabouts of
their friends, family members etc.
STARCOMMS LAUNCHES COVERAGE IN JOS, BAUCHI (December 19, 2009)
The people of Jos and Bauchi are in for a lovely season as Starcomms Plc., Nigeria’s truly Triple‐play
network, leading in providing mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband services, has extended its
network coverage the cities. The addition of the two neighboring capitals of Plateau and Bauchi states to
the network of Starcomms is in fulfillment of its commitment to extending its services to more cities in
the country before the close this year.
NUJ HONOURS STARCOMMS WITH CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD
(December 11, 2009)
It was another day of accolades for Starcomms Plc on Thursday, 10
December at the prestigious New Chelsea Hotel Abuja, as the Federal
Capital Territory council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists bestowed
on the company the Award for Corporate Excellence. The award was
part of the activities to mark the 2009 Press Week of the Abuja council
of the NUJ.
STARCOMMS RAKES IN 3 AWARDS AT NIITA 2009 (November 23th, 2009)
Starcomms Plc confirmed its industry supremacy at the weekend at the 8th Nigerian Information
Technology and Telecom Awards (NIITA) as the company was honored with the ‘Best CDMA
Operator of the year 2009’ among other awards. At the award ceremony, which gathered
every who-is-who in the Information and Communication Technology industry, Starcomms
broadband internet services product & services ‘iZAP’ also won for the second time NIITA’s
‘Best Internet Product of the year 2009’ , while the company’s amiable managing director /
CEO , Maher Qubain was pronounced the ‘Nigerian Telecom CEO of the year 2009’.
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES VOICE CHAT SERVICE (November 20th, 2009)
In its continued bid to add value to telephony in Nigeria, Starcomms plc, the country’s leading CDMA operator has introduced the voice chat service to help its customer foster relationships among other Starcomms subscribers whose personal traits align with theirs. Named Starcomms Afritalk, the service will enable customers to relate by voice with people who are not on their phone lists and so extend their span of influence.
STARCOMMS LAUNCHES YET ANOTHER FIRST IN NIGERIA: LISTEN TO
HOLY BIBLE
(November 12th, 2009)
Starcomms has been in the forefront of launching new and innovative services which have been the first of its kind in Nigeria and the latest service is listening to the Bible on the phone. The Starcomms Listen-to-the-Bible service enables subscribers to make use of the time they usually spend in traffic, at the bus stops or while commuting on a long trip or even for their nightly Bible study at their convenience.
STARCOMMS LAUNCHES YET ANOTHER 1ST IN NIGERIA : LISTEN TO HOLY BOOK OF QURAN. (Nov. 12th, 2009)
Muslim subscribers on the Starcomms network, Nigerian’s leading triple play
telecommunication operator are in for a good time with the recent introduction
of the Listen-to-Quran service on the network. With the launching of the
Listen-to-Quran service, subscribers can now listen to inspirational and
uplifting Surrahs of their choice from the Holy Quran on their Starcomms phones.
STARCOMMS CEO/MD ON CNBC 'POWER LUNCH' discussing Nine Months YTD results
(Nov. 5th,2009)
Starcomms CEO Maher Qubain on CNBC 'Power Lunch'
STARCOMMS ANNOUNCES 3rd QUARTER RESULT, 2009 (3rd Nov,
2009)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s leading full service CDMA telecommunications operator, today announced its results for the nine months ending September 30, 2009.
The Company recorded an increase in its active subscriber base of 60% (2.466 million) over the equivalent nine‐month period in 2008, while subscriber churn reduced to 0.90% per month (10.80% annual). Revenues grew by 5% to N25,621 billion (2008: N24,337 billion) as a result of the larger subscriber base and growth in the broadband business segment.
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL REP HAILS STORM NIGERIA (26th Oct., 2009)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s leading CDMA network, the company has partnered with the Columbia Business School, New York City, USA, one of the Ivy League institutions in the world to organize a public forum where Nigerians were able to get first hand information about the institution from its representative and helped Nigerian Students to register for its upcoming session.
STARCOMMS INTRODUCE FACEBOOK, TWITTER ON PHONES (22nd Oct., 2009)
Starcomms has now made Facebook, Twitter, Hi5 & MySpace the world-acclaimed social networking and micro-blogging services available on
Starcomms subscribers can now use their mobile phones to send and receive tweets from their Twitter accounts for diverse purposes.
STARCOMMS LAUNCHES CONVENIENT DATA SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT OPTION (16th Oct., 2009)
Starcomms has recorded another first in the telecoms sector by providing its data subscribers with alternate payment platforms for renewals.
Starcomms which has been in the forefront of innovation in the telecom sector in Nigeria has provided its subscriber with the
latest initiative designed to make renewal of data subscriptions more convenient.
STARCOMMS SLASHES INTERNATIONAL TARIFF (5th Oct., 2009)
In furtherance of its avowed commitment towards providing qualitative, yet affordable telephone services to Nigerians across
the country, the Nations leading CDMa Operator, Starcomms, has slashed its international tariff from twelve naira (N12.00K)
to ten naira (N10.00K)....
STARCOMMS GIVE 100% MONEY-BACK ON MOBILE PHONES AGAIN (3rd Sept., 2009)
With a view to rewarding it’s teaming Subscribers, especially those who join the network this season,
Starcomms Plc the leading triple-play telecommunication network is offering two categories of mobile telephone,
the ZTE X175 and the popular Haier D920, with a promotion that ultimately gives back the purchase money to the Subscriber.
STARCOMMS EXCITES SUBSCRIBERS WITH FIXED PHONES PROMO (2nd Sept., 2009)
Starcomms Plc is offering freebies to its subscribers who purchase any of the three models of
Talkie (desktop) phones: LG LSP 4000; Huawei ETS 2528 and Huawei ETS 2526.
RAMADAN DASH: STARCOMMS ON-NET CALLS TO COST N1 PER MINUTE (26th August, 2009)
Subscribers of the 4th largest telecommunication company in Nigeria, Starcomms Plc are in for
lengthy conversations this Ramadan period as the network offers them a record tariff-slash.
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF DIRECT MARKETERS HONOUR STARCOMMS (18th August,2009)
The Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria (IDMN) has named Starcomms Plc, Nigeria's foremost CDMA Network as the
best 3G Mobile Network of the Year 2009 in the CDMA category.
STARCOMMS PARTNERS POLICE WITH FREE INTERNET ACCESS (18th August,2009)
As part of Starcomms consistent corporate social responsibility efforts, it has provided the Public Relations Office of the
Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Annex Lagos with one year free internet access...
STARCOMMS BAGS AWARD FOR FIGHTING 419, SPAM (14th July,2009)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s leading Telecommunication Company and the country’s number one data providing network has been honoured with a
White Hat award by Spamhaus, the international organization that has the mission to track the Internet's spam operations.
KATSINA COMES ALIVE ON STARCOMMS NETWORK (28th June,2009)
Telecom subscribers in the ancient Emirate of Katsina can now end their search for the best of voice and data experience as Starcomms Plc.
Nigeria’s leading CDMA network hooks the city to its expanding network.
DIRECT ACCESS TO CEO : STARCOMMS BLAZES BUSINESS TRAIL (22nd June,2009)
The move by Starcomms Plc, Nigeria's leading Telecommunications Company to introduce innovativeness to business practice
in the country with a direct access from its customers to the Chief Executive Officer, which it made available to the public,
has continued to generate interest among industry minders and the at large.
ILORIN, SAPELE, UMUAHIA, NNEWI, AWKA NOW HOOKED TO STARCOMMS NETWORK
(May. 14th,2009)
As part of its determined efforts to take quality telecommunications services to more Nigerians, Starcomms Plc,
Nigeria’s leading telecommunications operator has extended its coverage to five more cities in the country.
STARCOMMS STORMS IBADAN, CALABAR WITH SUPERFAST iZAP (Apr. 30th,2009)
In its quest to maintain the lead in the provision of data services on its network all over the country, Starcomms Plc,
Nigeria’s number one data providing network, is storming Ibadan and Calabar with its premium data facility, iZAP.
STARCOMMS CEO/MD ON CNBC 'POWER LUNCH' (Apr. 24th,2009)
Starcomms CEO Maher Qubain on CNBC 'Power Lunch'...
STARCOMMS SUBSCRIBERS GET 100% MONEY-BACK OFFER (Apr. 21st, 2009)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications operator is offering its subscribers who purchase the
Starcomms Cordless (Huawei ETS 8521), fixed wireless phone this season, full money back within a period of
six months in a unique promo that is fast changing the scope of telephone usage in the country.
STARCOMMS PLC FEATURES ON UBA CAPITAL ROUND UP BY CNBC AFRICA (Apr.17th 2009)
Starcomms Plc Features on UBA Capital round up by CNBC Africa...
STARCOMMS GIVES BONUS AIRTIME TO All SUBSCRIBERS (Mar.24th 2009)
In line with a culture of rewarding its valued customers periodically, Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s
leading CDMA operator is set to give out free bonus airtime to all its subscribers who recharge
their phones with N five hundred Naira (N500) airtime and above.
NO MORE MISSED CALLS AS STARCOMMS INTRODUCES MCN. (Feb. 23rd 2009)
Starcomms Plc., Nigeria's leading telecommunication network, has announced the launch of a new service, which will make the use
of Mobile phones more convenient: The Missed Calls Notification service (MCN). Before now, the subscribers could not know the
number of calls missed when their mobile phone was switched off or outside the coverage area...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES CALL WAITING. (Feb. 23rd 2009)
In a bid to alleviate the need for subscribers to have separate lines for voice communication and also to ensure
that subscribers are alerted if another call is coming in whilst they are already conversing on the line,
Starcomms Plc., Nigeria's leading telecommunications operator is introducing Call Waiting as part of value-added
services to its customers...
STARCOMMS NEO TO REVOLUTIONIZE INTERNET ACCESS (Feb. 11th 2009)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria's leading data providing network, poised to bring a revolution to Internet access in
Nigeria by scaling up its Internet penetration into the Nigerian market for the first time, has launched new
1x CDMA internet USB device named Starcomms Neo, because of its newness and innovation of driving it into the
market to serve a wide variety of subscribers, the data product is yet the most affordable internet solution
in the country...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES GENIE (Jan. 12th 2009)
For all those who crave a statement of trend and style as well as for young people for whom the New Year means a new
way of living life, Starcomms Plc., the telecommunications company that speak the language of its subscribers has
released Starcomms Genie, another innovative device offering in addition to...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES CORDLESS PHONES (Jan. 12th 2009)
For telephone subscribers who want to keep abreast of fashion and the future in their choice of telephone sets, Starcomms Nigeria Plc,
Nigeria's leading telecommunications operator in triple play technology (mobile, fixed wireless voice and wireless broadband) has
introduced to its growing subscribers Huawei ETS8521 Cordless Phone...
STARCOMMS, ACER IN JOINT LAPTOP - INTERNET BUNDLE OFFER (Dec. 5th 2008)
Starcomms Plc., the award winning CDMA operator and leading telecommunications company in Nigeria is partnering
with Acer, a world renowned IT company in a bundle of offer this festive season. The offer will give subscribers
the opportunity of ...
OGBOMOSHO NOW LIVE ON STARCOMMS NETWORK (Dec. 2nd 2008)
Following the wide spread acceptance and yearning of its network Starcomms Plc, Nigeria's
leader in Triple-play technology (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)...
STARCOMMS HOOKS OYO TO NETWORK (Dec. 2nd 2008)
Sequel to its roll out in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital and in furtherance of the wide acceptance of
its quality service, Starcomms Plc, Nigeria's leader in Triple-play technology...
STARCOMMS CEO/MD ON CNBC 'POWER LUNCH' (Nov. 18th,2008)
Starcomms CEO Maher Qubain on CNBC 'Power Lunch'...
STARCOMMS WINS DOUBLE AT NITTA (Nov. 17th, 2008)
It was another day of national acclaim on Friday 15th November 2008 for Nigeria’s 4th
largest telecommunications operator and the leader in the triple play...
STARCOMMS GETS GLOBAL ACCLAIM (Nov. 17th, 2008)
Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunication operator, reaching
over two million subscribers in over twenty cities, scattered over several states of Nigeria, Starcomms Plc.,
has received warm accolades through a congratulatory message from...
STARCOMMS RECORDS 137% SUBSCRIBER GROWTH AND 84% TURNOVER GROWTH FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 (NOV. 13th, 2008)
Starcomms Plc is Nigeria's leading CDMA, full service telecommunications operator in Nigeria.
It is also the first telecommunications company to be directly listed on the Nigerian Stock
Exchange, and as a result is more than 65% owned by Nigerians.
STARCOMMS IZAP USB OVATION MC 727 (NEW)
New Activation Packs available on iZAP USB Ovation MC 727 as follows:
EXCITEMENT AS STARCOMMS SUBSCRIBER BASE HITS 2M (Oct. 28th, 2008)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th Largest operator and market leader in "triple play" services
including mobile voice, fixed wireless voice and...
OWERRI BECOMES LATEST ADDITION TO STARCOMMS NETWORK (Oct. 24th, 2008)
Eastern heartland of Nigeria, Owerri has emerged as the latest addition to the cities being
covered by Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications operator...
STARCOMMS LAUNCHES WAP (Oct. 23rd 2008)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator, has introduced the
Starcomms WAP service.
STARCOMMS EXTEND COVERAGE TO UYO (Oct. 20th 2008)
As part of efforts to extend quality telecommunications services to more Nigerians,
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunication company has launched its networks in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
STARCOMMS ANOTHER INNOVATIVE OFFERING iBOOST INTERNET ACCELERATOR LAUNCHED (Oct. 20 2008)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator, has introduced the
Starcomms iBOOST Internet accelerator, another First from Starcomms.
STARCOMMS EXTENDS COVERAGE TO WARRI (Sept. 2008)
Starcomms Plc has extended its ever-growing network of coverage cities to the oil-rich
city of Warri, Delta State. This extension comes straight on the heels of..
STARCOMMS UNFOLDS BEST INTERNATIONAL CALL RATES (Sept. 30, 2008)
Sequel to its dropping of international calling rate to Saudi Arabia as part of
incentive for its subscribers in the holy month of Ramadan, Starcomms Plc has released
attractive call rates to international destinations aimed at..
STARCOMMS CEO/MD ON CNBC 'POWER LUNCH' (Sept. 29th,2008)
Starcomms CEO Maher Qubain on CNBC 'Power Lunch'...
STARCOMMS: STEADY CLIMB TO THE SUMMIT
Starcomms Plc, which pioneered the Mobile Broadband Data Access Service (EVDO) in Nigeria,
attained over 1.5 million lines on its subscription base at..
STARCOMMS OFFER SPECIAL RAMADAN OFFER MAKES CALL TO SAUDI ARABIA CHEAPER BY OVER 45% (Sept. 5, 2008)
In the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Starcomms Plc has announced a special 45% slash
in call rate to Saudi Arabia..
BONUZEE PROMO: STARCOMMS GIVES OUT TWO CARS, SIXTEEN MILLION NAIRA (Sept. 5, 2008)
Starcomms Plc has given out two brand new cars and Sixteen million Naira to subscribers
who participated in the Bonuzee Millionaire-A-Week promo for the..
STARCOMMS UNLEASHES TWO FESTIVE ATTRACTIONS ON VOICE AND DATA PHONES
(Sept. 5, 2008)
In order to ensure that subscribers on its ever expanding network are abreast with the
rapidly changing times, Starcomms Plc Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and...
STARCOMMS OKAYS INCENTIVE ON NOKIA 6275 MOBILE (Sept. 3rd 2008)
(Sept. 5, 2008)
Subscribers of Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play"
(mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband) provider have been promised an exciting roaming experience
with Nokia 6275 mobile phone which is available in all Starcomms coverage areas...
STARCOMMS UNVEILS NEW DATA OFFER (Sept. 3rd 2008)
In order to ensure that subscribers in its ever expanding network are abreast with the rapidly changing times,
Starcomms Plc Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless
voice, wireless broadband) provider has announced a new data offers for its Fixed Wireless (FWP) subscribers in Lagos,
Kano Port Harcourt, Abuja Ibadan and Rano...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES A NEW STYLISH AND SLEEK INTERNET ACCESS (August 28, 2008)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator, has introduced the
Starcomms iZAP Express Card, a mobile data card that...
STARCOMMS UNVEILS HANDSET FOR PEOPLE OF STYLE (August 27, 2008)
Building on its niche as a trend setter, Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest
telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)...
STARCOMMS TARGET YOUTHS WITH D900 PHONE (August 19th 2008)
Basking in the euphoria of its successful listing on the floor of
the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the phenomenal rise in its subscriber base, Starcomms Plc,
Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play"...
STARCOMMS RECORDS OVER 100% INCREASE IN TURNOVER (August 19, 2008)
Buoyed by a rapidly growing subscriber base, Starcomms Plc, the
4th largest telecommunications operator in Nigeria, recorded a turnover...
STARCOMMS TO RING IN CALABAR AND WARRI (August 18, 2008)
In furtherance of the promise it made last year to connect more
towns and cities to its ever expanding network, Starcomms Nigeria’s 4th largest
operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)
provider is getting ready to connect Calabar and ...
STARCOMMS CLINCHES BEST TELECOM PRODUCT, UNIFIED LICENCE OPERATOR AWARD OF THE YEAR 2008 AT NIGERIA TELECOM AWARDS (August 18, 2008)
Starcomms Plc, Nigeria’s fourth largest telecom operator and leading ‘tripple-play’ (mobile, fixed wireless voice and wireless broadband)
on Saturday, August 16, 2008 won the Best Telecom Product and Best Unified Licence Operator of the year 2008, in further demonstration of its emergence as a leading player in the Nigerian telecommunications sector...
EMINENT PROFESSORS NOW ON STARCOMMS BOARD FOLLOWING LISTING(July 31, 2008)
In the wake of its listing as a public quoted company on the floor of the
Nigerian Stock Exchange, two eminent Professors and Economists have joined the Board of Directors of
Starcomms Plc as...
STARCOMMS LOWER PRICES OF BROADBAND MDC (July 29, 2008)
Sequel to the successful listing of its shares on the floor of the
Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the broadening of its operations across the country,
Starcomms Plc...
STARCOMMS TAKES CDMA IN NIGERIA TO NEXT LEVEL - LAUNCHES 07029 SERIES (July 9, 2008)
A little over a year since Starcomms, the 4th largest telecoms company in Nigeria,
activated its mobile code numbers - 07028 –, the regulator of the telecommunications sector,
the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has...
STARCOMMS RAISES N64BN THROUGH PRIVATE PLACEMENT (July 7th 2008)
Starcomms, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play"
(mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband) provider has raised
N64 billion from its successfully completed private placement exercise from investors...
SHAGAMU, IJEBU ODE LIVE ON STARCOMMS NETWORK (June 25th 2008)
In furtherance of the promise it made last year of connecting more towns and cities to its ever expanding network,
Starcomms Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice,
wireless broadband) provider has connected Shagamu and Ijebu Ode, both in Ogun State, to its network...
STARCOMMS SHARES GAINS 5 POINTS ON LISTING (June 15th 2008)
The shares of Starcomms plc, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play"
(mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband) provider which was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
(NSE)...
STARCOMMS SHOWCASES IZAP AT WAFRITEL ‘08 (June 12th 2008)
The latest addition to the bouquet of products from the stable of Starcomms, Nigeria’s 4th largest
telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)
provider, iZAP stole the show at the just concluded 8th West African International Telecommunications and
Information Communication Technology Exhibition (W.Afri.Tel ’08)...
STARCOMMS HOOKS ABEOKUTA TO NETWORK (June 10th 2008)
Sequel to the promise it made last year of connecting more cities to its ever expanding network, Starcomms Nigeria’s 4th
largest telecommunications operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband) provider
has rolled out its services in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES AFRICHAT SERVICES (June 2nd 2008)
In furtherance of its policy of continuous innovation in its network, Starcomms, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications
operator and leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband) provider has introduced a new concept
into its ever expanding network...
BENIN MONARCH COMMEND STARCOMMS ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT (May 23rd 2008)
The Oba of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Erediauwa has commended Starcomms Nigeria’s 4th largest
telecommunications operator and leading “triple-play” (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)
provider for empowering 50 youths of the area through the provision of business opportunities...
STARCOMMS POWERS KENNIS EASTER MUSIC FIESTA (March 19th 2008)
Just a few weeks after celebrating the one million subscriber mark, Starcomms, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and
leading "triple-play" (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband) provider has emerged as the lead sponsor of the 10th edition
of the Kennis Easter Music fiesta...
UNIFIED LICENCE PUSHES STARCOMMS GROWTH BY 350% (March 11th 2008)
The granting of Unified Licence to Starcomms, Nigeria’s 4th largest telecommunications operator and leading “triple-play” (mobile, fixed wireless voice, wireless broadband)
by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in 2006 has pushed the growth rate of the service provider by 350 per cent...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES USB MODEM (March 6th 2008)
In its continuous quest to ensure that subscribers of its network get the best and latest internet connectivity, Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network,
has introduced a USB modem that will fit into USB port of any model of laptop and computers...
STARCOMMS GIVES OUT CAR, FOUR MILLION TO SUBSCRIBERS (February 18, 2008)
Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest 3G CDMA Mobile network,
has made good its promise of continuously engaging its subscribers in rewarding partnership.
The network of choice recently rewarded eighty...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES DUAL SIM PHONE UNDER "WORLD PHONE SERIES"
(February 15, 2008)
In its determination to ensure that Nigeria telecom subscribers
have the best of seamless communication, Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest 3G CDMA
Mobile network, has introduced a dual SIM phone that is aimed at converging users of
multiple networks to one single phone...
STARCOMMS 0702-8/0702-9 MOBILE PHONES NOW COST N3, 500 (February 14, 2008) Lagos.
Basking in the tremendous success of the 0702-8/0702-9 range of mobile numbers Nigeria’s largest 3G CDMA Mobile network,
Starcomms Limited, has taken a major step towards commemorating one year of the numbers by ensuring that...
STARCOMMS SLASHES PRICES OF 07028 AND TALKIE PHONES (February 13, 2008)
The management of Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G
Mobile network, has slashed the prices of two product range, the 0702 8 range of mobile
numbers and Talkie Phones (Fixed Wireless Phone). Under the new arrangement announced by
Mr. Maher Qubain Chief Executive Officer of the company...
STARCOMMS HIT ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBER BASE SUBSCRIBER BASE: STARCOMMS HITS 1 MILLION MARK (February 11, 2008)
As it continues to make in road into Nigeria’s telecommunication
market, the subscriber base of Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network,
has hit one million putting it well beyond that of its competitors...
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES WORLD PHONE SERIES (Feb. 13th 2008)
In its determination to ensure that subscribers have the best of seamless communication, Starcomms Limited,
Nigeria's largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, has introduced a dual SIM phone that is aimed at empowering business
transaction in Nigeria.
STARCOMMS LOWERS PRICES ON NEW DATA PACKAGES (Feb. 5th 2008)
Starcomms Limited, Nigeria's largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, has released a series of new internet data packages
for both its old and intending customers. The new packages include; New EVDO activation packs on mobile data cards;
New CDMA One activation packs on mobile data cards; CDMA One bundle and Pay-as-you-surf CDMA one package...
TELEMAX PLAN: STARCOMMS UNVEILS EIGHT MILLIONAIRES (January 23, 2008)
In line with its commitment to continuously engage its customers in rewarding partnership, Starcomms Limited,
Nigeria's largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, has redeemed the earlier promise it made to customers on the Telemax
loyalty plan.
STARCOMMS WINS TELECOMS COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Only two months after Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, won two awards -
the IT Company of the year (internet service provider) and the Communication Company of the year
(fixed wireless operator)- in the Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA), the company at the weekend clinched
another double at the Nigerian Telecom Awards.
NEW TARIFF STRUCTURE ON STARCOMMS MOBILE LINES
Free calls on Saturdays and Sundays and new time belts characterize a comprehensive incentive regime
espoused by Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile Network, as it develops highly competitive
tariffs on mobile lines aimed at giving the customer optimal flexibility and maximum savings matched with
unrivalled service delivery.
STARCOMMS TO DEPLOY LATEST EVDO TECHNOLOGY IN ABUJA
The EVDO release A, the latest technology on the CDMA platform, is set to be deployed in Abuja as Starcomms Limited,
Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, concludes arrangements to start operations in the Federal Capital Territory.
STARCOMMS’ NEW TARIFFS EMPOWER MORE NIGERIANS
Barely three weeks after Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, unveiled a new tariff
regime on both mobile and fixed lines, subscribers have begun enjoying the freedom and added time embedded
in the package, according to enquiries.
STARCOMMS INTRODUCES "PAY AS YOU SURF" SERVICE
Internet use and data downloading has become a lot easier as Starcomms Limited, Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network,
has delivered on its promise to empower Nigerians through consistent provision of customized and innovative telecommunication
solutions.
STARCOMMS UNVEILS NEW TARIFFS, TIMINGS ON FIXED LINES
A new tariff structure and new peak and off peak timings characterize a comprehensive incentive regime espoused by Starcomms Limited,
Nigeria’s largest CDMA 3G Mobile network, as it develops highly competitive tariffs on fixed lines aimed at giving the customer optimal
flexibility and maximum savings matched with unrivalled service delivery.
STARCOMMS PIONEERED 3G TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA
As the four operators granted the 3G licenses by the Nigerian Communications Commission continue preparations towards roll out,
Starcomms Limited, which pioneered the 3G technology in the country, has reiterated its determination to deploy the most robust
technology to drive its products and services for the benefit of subscribers.
STARCOMMS SPONSORS STARS ON THE RUNWAY
IT was a star studded event of style, class and glamour as celebrities, fashion icons and society buffs gathered to show that
walking on the runway is not only for the professional models. The event was sponsored by Starcomms Limited, Nigeria's largest
CDMA 3G Mobile network as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility which includes touching lives beyond telephony. Proceeds
from the event will be donated to charity.