Month: March 2011

Actualités en France

Rugby 2011 en Nouvelle Zélande

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L’événement de Rugby arrive à grands pas… Pour couvrir cette compétition mondiale, les différents participants qu’ils soient sportifs, sponsors ou journalistes devront disposer d’outils de télécommunications performants.

Le Groupe Cellhire, qui bénéficie d’une large expérience dans la location de téléphones et d’accès internet pour couvrir les grands événements, propose ses lignes locales.

En collaboration avec Vodafone NZ depuis 2005, Cellhire mettra à disposition des téléphones, des Blackberry, des clés 3G et des iPhones avec ligne locale, juste le temps de l’événement.

Ces lignes locales vont permettre aux utilisateurs de réaliser des économies considérables sur tous leurs appels et leurs connexions internet. En effet, l’événement va couvrir en grande partie les mois de Septembre et d’Octobre et utiliser une ligne française en Nouvelle Zélande se révélerait particulièrement couteux.

Les sociétés peuvent choisir un forfait spécial qui leur donne accès aux appels illimités entre mobiles Cellhire.

En plus du prix attractif des appels proposé par Cellhire, les utilisateurs peuvent rester joignables sur leur numéro habituel grâce à un service unique de renvoi des appels.

Pour recevoir l’offre tarifaire ou pour plus de renseignements, contacter cellhire ou une destination visite Nouvelle Zélande

UK News

Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan

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The devastation caused by the magnitude 9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan on Friday 11th March, have created a massive obstacle for the Japanese people to confront.

This catastrophic natural disaster has been described by Japan’s Prime Minister, Naoto Kan “as the single greatest challenge that the country has faced since World War II”. However there can be no doubt that the resilience, courage and determination of the Japanese people will be a significant factor in overcoming this tragedy.

There was no better example of this than that demonstrated by Cellhire Japan’s Business Development Director, Joji Kanemoto who is based in Tokyo. “Initially we thought that the tremors weren’t out of the ordinary but it became clear as they continued that this was very unusual.” Joji commented.

As there was no delivery service available because of the emergency and public transport had shut down, Joji decided to deliver some urgent orders personally and on foot. Some 6.5 hours later he made it back to his home, to find that his family and home had escaped the worst effects of the earthquake.

Tim Williams, Cellhire plc’s Chairman and Chief Executive commented “Joji’s attitude on Friday is a shining example of how the Japanese people will deal with this shocking event. With a calm and single minded resolve he wanted to demonstrate that Japan and Cellhire remained open for business regardless of circumstances.”

Cellhire has had an office in Tokyo for over 6 years and in response to demand from the Japanese government, aid agencies and international rescue teams, Cellhire is shipping a large quantity of Iridium satellite phones to Japan to help with the recovery process.

Also as part of its contribution to the rebuilding effort in Japan, Cellhire is offering free rental to individual consumers and charities on all Japanese mobile phone rentals and Japanese SIM card rentals*. In addition Cellhire will make an equivalent contribution to the Japanese Red Cross until 30th April 2011.

*Offer ends on 30 April 2011, when normal rental rates will apply. Call rates are as shown on our websites subject to normal terms and conditions.

US News

Earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan

Big Yellow Workshop

The devastation caused by the magnitude 9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan on Friday March 11th, have created a massive obstacle for the Japanese people to confront.

This catastrophic natural disaster has been described by Japan’s Prime Minister, Naoto Kan “as the single greatest challenge that the country has faced since World War II”. However there can be no doubt that the resilience, courage and determination of the Japanese people will be a significant factor in overcoming this tragedy.

There was no better example of this than that demonstrated by Cellhire Japan’s Business Development Director, Joji Kanemoto who is based in Tokyo. “Initially we thought that the tremors weren’t out of the ordinary but it became clear as they continued that this was very unusual.” Joji commented.

As there was no delivery service available because of the emergency and public transport had shut down, Joji decided to deliver some urgent orders personally and on foot. Some 6.5 hours later he made it back to his home, to find that his family and home had escaped the worst effects of the earthquake.

Tim Williams, Cellhire plc’s Chairman and Chief Executive commented “Joji’s attitude on Friday is a shining example of how the Japanese people will deal with this shocking event. With a calm and single minded resolve he wanted to demonstrate that Japan and Cellhire remained open for business regardless of circumstances.”

Cellhire has had an office in Tokyo for over 6 years and in response to demand from the Japanese government, aid agencies and international rescue teams, Cellhire is shipping a large quantity of Iridium satellite phones to Japan to help with the recovery process.

Also as part of its contribution to the rebuilding effort in Japan, Cellhire is offering free rental to individual consumers and charities on all Japanese cell phone rentals and Japanese SIM card rentals*. In addition Cellhire will make an equivalent contribution to the Japanese Red Cross until April 30th 2011.

*Offer ends on April 30th 2011, when normal rental rates will apply. Call rates are as shown on our websites subject to normal terms and conditions.

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Erdbeben und Tsunami erschüttert Japan

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Die Verwüstungen durch das Erdbeben mit der Stärke 9 und dem darauf folgendem Tsunami, dass Japan am Freitag den 11. März traf, stellt das japanische Volk vor ein massives Hindernis.

Die Naturkatastrophe wurde von Japans Premierminister, Naoto Kan “als die größte Herausforderung, mit dem das Land seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg konfrontiert wurde” beschrieben. Allerdings besteht kein Zweifel, dass die Widerstandsfähigkeit, der Mut und die Entschlossenheit des japanischen Volkes ein wesentlicher Faktor bei der Überwindung dieser Tragödie sein wird.

Wir sind froh das unser Kollegen und deren Angehörige, in Tokio, das Erdbeben überstanden haben und wohl auf sind.

Joji Kanemoto ist der Business Development Director von Cellhire Japan, in Tokio. “Anfangs dachten wir, dass die Erschütterungen nichts Außergewöhnliches sind, aber es wurde deutlich, als sich die Erschütterungen fortsetzten.” sagte Joji. „ Dennoch helfen wir gerne den Menschen in und außerhalb Japan´s in Verbindung zu bleiben.“ Führte Joji weiter.

Tim Williams, Cellhire plc Chairman und Chief Executive, sagte: “Joji´s Haltung ist ein leuchtendes Beispiel dafür, wie die Japaner mit diesem schockierenden Ereignis umgehen. Mit einer ruhigen und zielstrebigen Art, zeigen Sie, dass Japan und Cellhire, ungeachtet der Umstände, einen kühlen Kopf bewahren und helfen wollen.“

Cellhire hat seit über 6 Jahren ein Büro in Tokio und als Reaktion auf die Nachfrage von der japanischen Regierung, Hilfsorganisationen und internationalen Rettungsteams, Lieferte Cellhire eine große Menge von Iridium Satellitentelefone nach Japan, um beim Wiederaufbau zu helfen.

Damit auch Sie einen Beitrag zum Wiederaufbau in Japan leisten können, bietet Ihnen Cellhire kostenlosen Verleih auf alle japanischen Handy´s und japanischen SIM-Karten *. Zusätzlich wird Cellhire einen gleichwertigen finanziellen Beitrag an das japanische Rote Kreuz bis zum 30. April 2011 spenden.

* Das Angebot endet am 30 April 2011, dann gelten die normalen Mietpreise wieder. Anrufkosten sind wie auf unserer Webseite gezeigt.

Actualités en France

Le Japon frappé par les séismes et les tsunamis

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Les ravages causés par le séisme de magnitude 9 et le tsunami qui ont frappé le Japon le vendredi 11 Mars, ont créé un obstacle de taille pour le peuple japonais.

Cette catastrophe naturelle a été décrite par le Premier Ministre japonais, Naoto Kan « comme le plus grand défi auquel le pays doit faire face depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale ». Cependant, il n’y a aucun doute que la résistance, le courage et la détermination du peuple japonais seront un facteur important qui permettra de surmonter cette tragédie.

Il n’y avait pas de meilleur exemple que celui démontré par le directeur de Cellhire Japon, Joji Kanemoto, qui est basé à Tokyo. Il commente :« Au départ, nous avons pensé que les secousses ne sortaient pas de l’ordinaire, mais il est devenu rapidement évident qu’elles étaient justement très inhabituelles.”

Comme il n’y avait pas de service de livraison car tous les transporteurs et les transports publics avaient été arrêtés, Joji a décidé de livrer ses commandes urgentes personnellement et à pied. Quelques 6 heures et demi plus tard, il est finalement arrivé à son domicile, pour retrouver sa famille et sa maison qui avaient échappé aux pires effets du tremblement de terre.

Tim Williams, président du groupe Cellhire et Directeur Général a déclaré: “l’attitude de Joji ce vendredi est un brillant exemple de la façon dont le peuple japonais fait face à cet événement choquant. Avec détermination et calme, il a voulu démontrer que le Japon et Cellhire restent au service des clients qui leur font confiance, indépendamment des circonstances. ”

Avec un bureau à Tokyo depuis plus de 6 ans et en réponse à la demande du gouvernement japonais, des organismes d’assistance et des équipes internationales de secours, Cellhire met à disposition une grande quantité de téléphones satellites Iridium au Japon pour aider les processus de secours.

Toujours dans le cadre de sa contribution à l’effort de reconstruction au Japon, Cellhire propose la location gratuite sur toutes les locations de cartes sim et de téléphones portables japonais*. De même, Cellhire fera une contribution équivalente à la Croix-Rouge Japonaise jusqu’au 30 avril 2011.

*Cette offre disponible sur le site de Cellhire est sujette aux termes et aux conditions normales de location. L’offre prendra fin le 30 avril 2011.Les tarifs normaux seront alors appliqués.

US News

The Cost of Convenience: Are You Overpaying?

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Recent improvements in both cell phone technology and cellular coverage have made it extremely easy to stay connected anywhere in the world. A few years ago, international travelers looking to place calls while traveling outside the US only had a few options, but not anymore. US carriers realized there was a sizeable market of international travelers who were talking on other carrier’s airtime and they moved quickly to sign roaming agreements which would allow their customers to roam with their US numbers on GSM networks around the world.

Pricing for these roamed calls initially was quite high but over time has become more affordable – and easier to understand – as carriers have adopted a flat rate pricing matrix consisting of international roaming zones. Users could now roam throughout Western Europe for example and know their call costs would be .99 per minute regardless of what country they were in or whether they were placing or receiving a call. This was almost a perfect world for the international traveler: they boarded their plane, arrived at their destination, turned their cell phone on and it worked. Friends, family and business associates could reach them on their personal cell phone number wherever they traveled.

Unfortunately this simplicity of this solution soon led to a very high cost of convenience. It prevented users from investigating other options for voice solutions as it was more convenient to keep your own number rather than seek out lower cost alternatives. The end of 2008 saw the US enter into recession. Companies still had a need for international travel but the costs had to be brought under control. Alternatives such as Cellhire’s global roaming and local airtime solutions offer customers high quality voice service at rates up to 40% below those of US carriers.

Tough economic times have forced telecom managers to weigh the convenience of employees keeping their own numbers against the savings of using alternative airtime solutions. This can be a tough sell to the executive who doesn’t have time to think about swapping SIM cards, perhaps taking an entirely different cell phone – they simply wants to get on the plane and go. “This is exactly the type of customer Cellhire likes to be in front of because the message is so clear,” said John Henry, Vice President of Operations for Cellhire USA. “At first we explain how we can save up to 50% off of their average international call spend. When taken in terms of per minute pricing we’re talking cents and that initially doesn’t seem like much. However, when you explain that their company spent $20,000 on international roaming calls last month a little light goes off and the epiphany begins.” The process is very simple. Cellhire takes an actual customer cell phone bill and substitutes their appropriate solution for the country the customer visited. They are able to show the customer exactly what the Cellhire solution would have cost for those same calls. In most cases the inconvenience of changing cell phone numbers is greatly outweighed by the savings achieved.

Another advantage of solutions offered by a company like Cellhire is the freedom of having zero long term commitments. There are no contracts, no minimum spend requirements, you only use the solution when you need it and only pay for the minutes you use. Plans change, trips are postponed, why not use a solution that offers the flexibility to meet the ever-changing demands of your business. Successful companies will be those who keep their business growing. Reduced margins and revenue numbers mean overheads must be reduced in order to maintain any growth and momentum. Finding a partner to help you achieve these cost reductions will be critical to success in this economic climate and in the future.

US News

Market leader in mergers and aquisitions

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A market leader in mergers and acquisitions, this firm offers a range of investment banking and asset management services to corporate and government clients, as well as institutional and individual investors.

The challenge

This market leader client is truly global, employing more than 30,000 individuals in over 100 countries. Each year thousands of company employees travel the world to follow economic trends and to focus on the needs of international clients. Due to their frequent and diverse travel destinations, this company sought a communications partner capable of providing voice and data mobile communications anywhere in the world.

Critical to their success for the client was to meet the following objectives:

  • Provide ubiquitous mobile voice and data service throughout the globe
  • Local number access
  • Controlled expense reporting by project
  • Fully-outsourced service with no direct cost
  • Customized web-site tied to the company’s intranet for order processing
    24 hrs a day
  • Reserve number allocation for large corporate events weeks prior to travel

The solution

Over the last 10 years this market leader has partnered with Cellhire to provide its employees with international communications solutions. As they extended their client base to new countries, Cellhire provided mobile voice and data communication devices to support their local operations.

Cellhire and this firm worked collectively to create a customized order website, enabling thousands of their employees to place individual orders in advance of their trip – whether it be weeks or hours – and receive their equipment on time prior to their departure.

The results

As technology changed, their employees benefited from Cellhire’s continuous upgrades in equipment, airtime solutions and processes.

Additionally, Cellhire also provided the following tailored solutions:

  • Same day delivery of equipment in local areas in which Cellhire has an office.
  • 24 hour technical support and same day phone replacements in many European destinations.
  • Local US long term rental devices for summer intern programs.
  • Global Fraud Protection. When spending reached a set limit Cellhire alerts the client where they can verify with their end user to ensure that the phone was not lost or stolen.
  • In August 2008, the client’s Board of Directors meeting was held in Moscow, Russia. Cellhire supplied more than two dozen mobile handsets equipped with local Russian airtime for a cost effective roaming solution.

Client feedback

“Cellhire is a true service partner, whenever we have a special request they find a way to accommodate it. They are a pleasure to work with and have always provided us with exceptional service.”