Archive for May 9th, 2013

SingTel launches Singapore’s 1st commercial 150Mbps 4G service

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Mobile Broadband 150 will be offered with a mobile WiFi modem from 11 May and a USB dongle modem from 18 May. Price plans within.

SingTel launches commercial 150Mbps 4G service with

SingTel launches commercial 150Mbps 4G service with “Mobile Broadband 150.

Singapore Telecommunications today announced the launch of Mobile Broadband 150.

“Our customers can look forward to a 150Mbps service for smartphones and tablets in the coming months when handsets compatible with these speeds become available in Singapore,” said Johan Buse, SingTel’s Vice President of Consumer Marketing.

It is the first 4G mobile broadband service in Singapore to offer speeds of up to 150Mbps, which is two times faster than conventional 4G services.

Customers can enjoy these speeds at outdoor locations nationwide, as well as popular indoor locations such as Jurong Point, Raffles City, Tampines Mall, Bishan Junction 8, Bugis Junction and Changi Airport.

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LG launches latest child-friendly Smart TV app – Avatarbook

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Easy-to-use Avatarbook puts kids right in the middle of their favourite stories and songs. The app is free.

Avatarbook lets the child watch herself play a role in her/his favourite animated story.

Avatarbook lets the child watch herself/himself play a role in her/his favourite animated story.

Children can enjoy seeing themselves onscreen as the main characters in animated versions of classics such as Aladdin, Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland.

Aside from creating smiles and laughter, Avatarbook is a great way for young learners to engage more directly with age-appropriate literature and music.

Becoming part of an exciting tale or happy tune on Avatarbook is an easy process that most children will be able to perform by themselves.

First, they choose from a selection of ten fun songs or five classic children’s stories.

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