BRANDED PHONES
FNB aims to convert rivals’ customers
First National Bank (FNB) has unveiled new branded smartphones and data and voice packages in a move it says will boost its position in the highly competitive cellphone services market. Two years ago, the bank launched its mobile communication business, FNB Connect, which is roaming on Cell C’s network to provide data and voice services to clients. It competes with mobile network operators MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, Telkom and other mobile virtual network operators roaming on Cell C’s network such as Virgin Mobile SA. The next generation of FNB ConeXis smartphones provided a "premium experience at an affordable cost", said FNB Connect CEO Len Pienaar. "More importantly, the integration of Connect into FNB’s banking platforms helps customers to exercise full control over their telco spend and could potentially get the respective smartphones for free if they are on eBucks reward level 5," he said. FNB aims to lure its banking customers who are on other mobile networks to join its FNB Conne...
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