IndosatM2 eyes 500,000 customers

IM2 has launched a prepaid 3.5G broadband Internet service that uses HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) wireless technology. "The prepaid service is aimed at those who want to control their Internet usage, especially students and young professionals, by using refillable accounts," IM2 general manager of business planning Hermanudin said at the product launching Wednesday. Reinforced by a new wireless technology, Internet and multimedia services provider PT Indosat Mega Media (IM2) plans to increase its customers fivefold to 500,000 by the end of this first semester. The innovation enables users to enjoy internet access but control the payment. (Rakyat Merdeka, pg 13)