Digiworld : is authorized to distribute FREETEL in Vietnam

Hochiminh City, October 5 2016, Digiworld (Digiworld Corporation - 'DGW') has been appointed by FREETEL from Japan as the authorised distributor and being in charge of market expansion services (MES). The milestone proves that Digiworld unceasingly pours and diversify portfolio of Mobility division, even is the best choice in partnership for new brands in Vietnam.

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Mr Kaoru Masuda, CEO of FREETEL delivers Mr Đoan Hong Viet - Chairman cum CEO of Digiworld the authorized distributor certificate

With long-term history over 18-year experience in ICT distribution and certain achievements as the sole distributor of several mobile brands such as Obi Worldphone, Wiko, Intex, Digiworld possesses a distribution network of 6,000 selling points nationwide, 5 service centers, 3 warehouses, 13 sub-warehouses, and 13 service points. Hence, it is the reason that FREETEL has decided to partner with Digiworld to guarantee the best service to end-users.

In the debut, FREETEL launches 5 smartphone brands: FREETEL Samurai Rei, FREETEL Musashi, FREETEL Priori 3S, FREETEL Ice 2+ and FREETEL Ice 2. These products are strongly stated 'made by Japan' through the sophisticated design in details at the affordable price from only VND 990,000. Possessed the highest price - VND 5,990,000 in this launch, FREETEL Samurai gets attraction by its perfect outlook in an elegant metal body design, 5.2' Full HD display covered along with sharp edges 7.2mm, which guarantees the most vivid experiencing space in hand. In addition, other 04 products are definitely unique: FREETEL Musashi specifically features Japanese flip phone with design of spectacular dual touch screens. FREETEL Priori 3S is equipped with 4000mAh battery capacity, ready for unlimited experiences. Phablet FREETEL Ice 2+ and FREETEL Ice 2 feature outstanding specifications to compared with others in the same segment.

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Freetel Samurai REI owns perfect outlook in an elegant metal body design, 5.2' Full HD display

FREETEL entry-level smartphones belong to segment which accounted for 41% of market share of Mobile Phone, accordingly to Gfk, June 2016. On this occasion, Mr. Doan Hong Viet - Chairman cum CEO of Digiworld shared that: 'Our cooperation with FREETEL is a part of Blue Ocean Strategy we are pursuing so far. It is our honor to become the reliable partner of FREETEL - the brand that leading experts in the field of global mobile industry are working for. Based on the key selling points of products from fine design, state-of-the-art technology and Japanese-committed quality, Digiworld and FREETEL wish to satisfy the customers by fantastic experiences at the most affordable price.'

The brand's core value is Japan quality which means all FREETEL products are manufactured and monitored by Japanese electronics engineers with 40 years of experience from international technology firms such as Dell, Sony, Panasonic…After 4 years of operation, FREETEL has become a domestic leader in SIM-free smartphones in Japan with 56% shares of sales in June 2016 (accordingly to GfK Japan, BCN and online sales). FREETEL smartphones are the pioneers of Japanese new generation SIM-free smartphone in Japan mobile market.

FREETEL's business philosophy focuses on 3 features: Japan quality, Japan design and competitive price. With product orientation strategy, FREETEL has been bringing quality smartphones to other major markets such as: US, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Middle East and Africa…and keeping expanding to developing countries all over the world. Therein, Vietnam market is one of the focused markets that FREETEL chooses to enter in South East Asia.

DIGIWORLD INTRODUCTION

Established in 1997, Digiworld - the leading market expansion services provider in Vietnam - has achieved many successes in various categories, especially in ICT distribution. Digiworld's specializes in state-of-the-art IT systems and 5 services: market analysis, marketing, sales with distribution network of 6,000 points of sales nationwide, distribution & logistics and after-sales service.

Digiworld provides top quality services for market penetration and market expansion with tailor-made solutions for companies entering Vietnam market. With over two decades of building trust, Digiworld has been the market expansion services provider and authorized distributor for more than 30 world renowned brands.

In 2015, Digiworld has been listed on the Hochiminh city Stock Exchange (HOSE: DGW), turning a new chapter of the company.

Digiworld is listed in the Top 50 Vietnam Brands from UK's Brand Finance.
Digiworld is listed in the Top 500 Vietnam Biggest and Fastest Growing Companies from VNR500.

For more information, visit: www.digiworld.com.vn

FREETEL INTRODUCTION

FREETEL was founded in 2012 by a Japanese mobile handset manufacturer - Plus One Marketing, Ltd. directed by Mr. Kaoru Masuda who is also the founder of FREETEL. The three main business sectors of FREETEL are: Unlock Mobile Devices, Mobile Virtual Network Operator and Mobile Application. The first launched FREETEL smartphone in December 2013 - Priori was considered as the first low-end smartphone in Japan. Since then, FREETEL has kept launching 10 other innovative smartphones with many improvements in design and features continuously in different, affordable price range helping mobile users have more various choices. Besides, FREETEL also participated in global technology fairs such as CES, MWC in 2015 and 2016 to introduce the brand and its products to international markets like the US through CES 2016.

For more information, please visit: http://FREETEL.vn/