SIMSmart local airtime (France)
A sport and incentive travel specialist required a large number of French airtime connections for sports fans coming into the country.
The solution
As using mobile phones abroad can be very expensive, this client turned to Cellhire for handsets and
French SIMs for staff, who were tasked with looking after South African
supporters visiting the Rugby World Cup. This provision
proved extremely useful in ensuring the smooth running of the tour, especially in the light of the
traffic congestion in Paris during the rail strike!
The tour operator benefited from excellent network coverage, no roaming charges and free incoming
calls. Also, as South Africa were the eventual winners of the Rugby World Cup, and therefore fans
stayed for the duration of the event, the client made significant cost savings.
The Cellhire account management team assisted the customer in recommending appropriate mobile
solutions and also with general queries. At Cellhire we pride ourselves on our ability to communicate
effectively with clients and strive to understand the distinct way in which each organisation operates.
The quote
"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your team for a
job well done during the Rugby World Cup 2007 event. All our handsets and SIM cards were received
in good working order and gave us no hassles whilst away in France. Your friendliness and frequent
contact with our office to ensure that all was in order is greatly appreciated. We are very
impressed with the service and reasonable rates offered by Cellhire and we look forward to dealing
with you again in the near future."