Month: May 2010

Salty sea air, incredible islands and ports-of-call, plenty of sun block, my busy tourist shirt, a big brimmed hat, all you can eat and dancing all night – I love being on a cruise. One caution though, if you think you may want to call home to brag to your friends and family, check on the kids or even check in on that deal you’ve been working on at the office; your phone may not work and if it does, the charges may be astronomical. That’s where Cellhire can help.

We offer the services that will work and that will save you money, leaving more for souvenirs and island hoping. Our satellite phone rentals will work while at port and while out at sea. When your ship comes into port, Cellhire can supply you with a GSM phone while on land. With access to networks in over 180 countries, we just need to know your destinations and can customize a solution that will fit your needs. If you are traveling with a large group, be sure and ask about availability of push-to-talk services and broadcast SMS to keep the group informed and connected.

No matter where you may be in this big world, Cellhire will keep you in touch and will offer you a sense of security knowing you are never more than a phone call away! Satellite and international cell phone rentals include VoiceMail, free incoming calls to most destinations and a complete accessory pack with universal charging adaptors. Cellhire is at your service with 24 Hour Global Technical Support, 365 days a year.

Cellhire, a global wireless solutions specialist, has developed a unique iPhone application for Marché du Film, the organization behind the Cannes Film Festival.

Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director of Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes commented “Cellhire has developed a wonderful iPhone app that is quick, clear and makes great use of the iPhone user interface. It’s made a big impact at Cannes this year and will help us bring the power of the Cinando database to our users at film festivals throughout the year”.

The app provides on-the-move access to the Cinando cinema industry database for film professionals. The home page always shows the next available screenings at the current event (Cannes 2010) and provides a single click way to search for people, companies, films and listings. Attendees at the current event are highlighted with their on-site contact information to make staying in touch at annual film events that much easier.

The Cinando iPhone application is available now to download at the iPhone app store.

Cinando is a database dedicated to cinema industry professionals with up-to-the minute details of companies, contacts, films and screening schedules. The Cinando website www.cinando.com attracts millions of views a year and Cellhire was asked to bring this online network to the iPhone. Cleverly, the app adapts throughout the year to pick up the current film event such as the Cannes Film Festival, Berlin EFM and Hong Kong Film Mart providing vital information on dates and screenings right on the home page. Although the Cinando application was initially designed for the Cannes Film Festival, it can be utilized throughout the year as a resource for all film industry professionals.

Tim Williams, Chief Executive of the Cellhire Group commented “Cellhire’s partnership with the Cannes Film Festival has continued to expand over the last 10 years from simply being a phone rental provider” he added “we are delighted that the delivery of this innovative new service was entrusted to us and to Cellhire’s in-house development team.”

Cellhire has provided communication solutions for numerous film events including the American Film Market, Sundance Film Festival, European Film Market and the Oscars as well as being the exclusive supplier to the Cannes Film Festival for twelve consecutive years.

The iPhone is a new addition to the Cellhire rental portfolio, combined with local French airtime, internet and SMS for Cannes. This solution offers free incoming calls and low national call rates throughout the duration of the event and comes with the Cinando application preloaded onto the handset. For further information visit www.cellhire.com

Heading off to a trade show from New York to Los Angeles presented some challenges for our client. There was no missing this event, way to much on the line. It was necessary to attend and as with most companies, minimizing costs was mandatory.

The challenge

Mr. Christenson came to us seeking a data card solution. Connectivity at the event and hotel was just way too expensive. He needed something only for a 4 day trip so signing up with his carrier was not really an option given the demand to purchase the card and a 2-year contract.

The solution

Cellhire answered with an US unlimited data bundle. At first, he was a bit concerned about his lack of technical expertise, “hope it’s not too complicated, I don’t have time to mess around”. Cellhire’s 24 hour technical support team was at the ready to get him going and as it turns out, it was simple enough that he didn’t have to make the call.

The results

He was able to stay connected to his network throughout the entire show, placing orders real time, sending product information at the time of the request and staying connected to his e-mail, all for a nominal one time rental fee.

Just dropped the card in the bag and the bag in the UPS box when he got home and all was well. A successful event with some cost savings that only improved those margins! Glad we could help!

Messi, Ronaldo, Donovan, Cahill, Rooney and the list goes on. All the greats are competing at the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Cellhire will be there as well.

We expect to be providing several thousand voice and data connections into South Africa for the games and will offer on-site support. If you have not rented your phone, there is still time. We hope to see you there.

Visit www.FIFA.com for all the latest news and updates and www.cellhire.com to ensure you remain connected during the games.