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iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement Program

dannychen — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:07:01 +0800

iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement Program

Apple has determined that the sleep/wake button mechanism on a small percentage of iPhone 5 models may stop working or work intermittently. iPhone 5 models manufactured through March 2013 may be affected by this issue.

Apple will replace the sleep/wake button mechanism, free of charge, on iPhone 5 models that exhibit this issue and have a qualifying serial number.

The sleep/wake button is located on the top of your iPhone 5: iPhone 5 sleep/wake button detail
Eligibility
If your sleep/wake button isn't working properly, please enter your iPhone 5 serial number below to see if it qualifies for this program.

Please see the Replacement Process section for next steps.

Finding your iPhone serial number is easy. See how.

Note: If your iPhone 5 sleep/wake button does not show any signs of this issue and/or does not have a qualifying serial number, no action is required on your part at this time.

Replacement Process
The replacement process is available in your country as of 2nd May 2014.

Bring your iPhone 5 to a participating Apple Authorized Service Provider. Your iPhone will be examined to verify eligibility, before proceeding with the replacement process.

Note: To use the carry-in option, you must visit a participating Apple Authorized Service Provider and not a wireless carrier partner.

Preparing your iPhone 5 for service
Make sure your iPhone is ready for service by completing the following steps:

Back up your data to iTunes or iCloud
Turn off Find my iPhone
Erase data and settings in Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings
Remove any case or cover

Note: If you are running iOS 6, your iPhone will need to be upgraded to iOS 7 after the sleep/wake button mechanism is replaced.

Additional Information
Apple may restrict or limit repair to the original country of purchase.

Your iPhone 5 must be in working order to qualify for this program.

If you believe you have paid for a replacement due to this issue, contact Apple regarding a refund.

This worldwide Apple program does not extend the standard warranty coverage of the iPhone.

The program covers iPhone 5 models for 2 years after the first retail sale of the unit.

Information as of 2014-04-25

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Privasia unit gets RM12.8m fibre optic job in Mala

dannychen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:04:52 +0800

Privasia unit gets RM12.8m fibre optic job in Malacca
Business & Markets 2012
Written by Surin Murugiah of theedgemalaysia.com
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 17:47

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Privasia TECHNOLOGY [] Bhd’s subsidiary Privanet Sdn Bhd (Privanet) has received a contract
worth RM12.8 million from the Malacca state government to install and maintain fibre optic network in that state.

In a statement Wednesday, the company said Privanet had received a letter of tender acceptance from the Malacca state
government to install a complete fibre optic network in the state by the third quarter of 2012.

Privasia chief executive officer and managing director Puvanesan Subenthiran said that upon completion, the project would
enhance the internet experience and connectivity of the population.

“This project will certainly elevate us to the next level in the telecommunications industry,” he said.

Privasia said the project was awarded by Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd (MICTH), a state-owned enterprise that provides ICT
services, solutions and products to assist the state government in empowering Malacca as a key centre of excellence in the
ICT sector.

The project is expected to be completed by September 2012, it said.

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Celcom signs broadband deal with TM

dannychen — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:20:25 +0800

Saturday June 4, 2011

Celcom signs broadband deal with TM

PETALING JAYA: Axiata Group Bhd said its wholly-owned unit Celcom Axiata Bhd has entered into a high-speed broadband (HSBB) services agreement with Telekom Malaysia Bhd ™.

The deal is for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of access services related to HSBB for Celcom Mobile's utilisation.

The company told Bursa Malaysia yesterday that the agreement came following a memorandum of understanding between Celcom and TM on strategic collaboration in providing fixed and mobile solutions earlier this year.

Under the agreement, Celcom Mobile will also grant TM its mobile virtual network operator services.

“The HSBB (access) services provides Celcom access to the last-mile and end-user premises covered by the national HSBB project, allowing Celcom Mobile to increase its appeal of HSBB services portfolio,” Axiata said.

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M'sia taking steps to reduce broadband rates

dannychen — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:52:29 +0800

Tuesday April 26, 2011

M'sia taking steps to reduce broadband rates
By LEONG HUNG YEE
hungyee@thestar.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR: A new consortium, Konsortium Rangkaian Serantau Sdn Bhd under the Entry Point Projects (EPPs), has been set up to buy international bandwidth for Internet traffic to lower the costs of Internet protocol (IP) transit, according to Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim.

The announcement confirmed a StarBiz report on March 23 that a consortium was being set up to buy international bandwidth for Internet traffic in bulk in a bid to reduce IP transit cost.

StarBiz reported that the consortium may build and own an undersea cable network or partner other cable networks for capacity in a private-public partnership to address the problem of high IP transit cost.

The reduction of IP transit cost is part of the “extend the regional reach” initiative under the Economic Transformation Plan. IP transit cost is the cost service providers pay to carry Internet traffic around the world but because most sites are hosted in the United States, traffic volumes to the US are high.

The consortium comprises 24 members including Telekom Malaysia Bhd ™, Time Dotcom Bhd, Maxis Bhd, Celcom Axiata Bhd, DiGi.Com Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Green Packet, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, RedTone International Bhd, OCE, Fibrerail Sdn Bhd, Jaring, Sacofa, Sarawak Information Systems, Fibrecomm Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, and V Telecoms.

Fiberail and Fibrecomm are subsidiaries of TM.

“The main objective in setting up the consortium is to lower the broadband subscription cost for users through cost savings as the subscription cost of international bandwidth capacity accounts for 40% of the total cost of providing broadband services.

“To achieve the cost savings, the consortium will buy the capacity in bulk as well as plan and manage the international submarine cable on behalf of its members,” Rais said at a briefing to announce three all-new EPPs under the National Key Economic Area (NKEA) Communications Content and Infrastructure (CCI) yesterday.

The other two projects announced are the tracking and tracing of swiftlet nests using radio frequency identification technology and the enhancement of basic infrastructure in rural areas.

From left: Time dotCom Bhd CEO Afzal Abdul Rahim, National Key Economic Area, Communications Content and Infrastructure (CCI) director Dr Fadhullah Suhaimi Abdul Malel, Veterinary Services Department director-general Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Jamaluddin, Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim, Deputy Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission chairman Tan Sri Khalid Ramli at the signing ceremony.
According to filings with Bursa Malaysia by various service providers, the authorised share capital of the consortium shall be RM10mil divided into 10 million ordinary shares of RM1 each and may be increased from time to time in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the consortium.

The initial issued and paid-up share capital of the consortium is RM240,000 comprising 240,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each, of which each party holds an equivalent of 10,000 shares of RM1 each issued at par value in the consortium.

The parties have also agreed to commit an additional capital contribution in cash of RM40,000 each by subscribing to 40,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each, at such later time as may be determined by the consortium's board of directors.

Although broadband subscription costs are expected to be lower, Rais expects the service level would continue to be improved at the same time.

To a question, he said that given the number of parties involved in the consortium, the cost should naturally come down. However, he did not have a specific time when the lower subscription cost for broadband would come into effect.

“I cannot tell you now when the real results will be seen and the CCI will be closely monitoring this,” Rais said, adding that the project did not involve public funds as it was a private sector initiative.

DiGi said its participation in the consortium would enable additional IP transit and domestic bandwidth capacity to be available in Malaysia at a lower cost.

“This will consequently benefit consumers in terms of price and experience for Internet and broadband services,” it said.

Maxis said the consortium would enable all its members to enjoy lower bandwidth cost due to bulk purchase and economies of scale.

TM said its participation together with its subsidiaries in the consortium was in support of the Government's initiative under the Economic Transformation Programme, which would enable additional bandwidth capacity for Malaysia in anticipation of increasing demand requirements at lower costs.

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SingTel unleashes its 200Mbps fibre broadband

dannychen — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:23:47 +0800

Welcome to the limitless power of light

SingTel unleashes its 200Mbps fibre broadband network.

Welcome to the limitless speed of light. Light is the future of communications technology and, at the speed of light, there’s no limit to what you can do or where you can go. With SingTel's new fibre broadband service, exStream, this is now possible.

Ultra Fast Speeds
Surf the World Wide Web at blazing speeds of up to 200Mbps much more than what you can get today.

Guaranteed local download speed of 40Mbps and up to 200Mbps
Superior access to international sites with download speeds of up to 25Mbps

Faster Uploads & Downloads
Sharing precious moments has never been so smooth before, till now. Sending and sharing of large files is now only a matter of seconds, with local upload speeds of up to 100Mbps and download speeds of up to 200Mbps.

Multiple Access
Whether it is video streaming, surf the World Wide Web, watching online movies or TV serials, you and your family can now do it all at the same time.

Ideal solution for bandwidth intensive applications such as data download, music or video streaming and related activities
Able to support multiple Internet applications such as online chat, web access and file download
Initiative and interactive surfing experience with both exPress Portal and exCite TV

Optimal Gaming Experience
Turn your game alive and own your virtual kingdom with lower latency rates. Be the best at online games, and emerge victorious with the amazing speeds of exStream.

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