19 May 2023
Unifi Brings 5g Excitement and Immersive Experience to Communities in Klang Valley at the uni5g #Liveunstoppable Event
Unifi, the nation’s leader in converged fixed broadband, mobile, and lifestyle services, has today launched its UNI5G #LIVEUNSTOPPABLE event at Pavilion, Bukit Bintang.
Running from 19 to 21 May 2023, the event showcases 5G’s capabilities in delivering greater connectivity and empowering limitless opportunities in education, work, entertainment, music, gaming, and so much more.
The event will include not-to-be-missed opportunities for visitors to interact and learn from some of Malaysia’s favourite influencers such as Elizabeth Tan (on 19 May), MK Clique and Noki (on 20 May), and Vokey (on 21 May). They will also get to participate in UNI5G’s unique content creation experience by taking 3D video footage of themselves, with selected participants having the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be featured on the Pavilion Elite 3D LED Screen located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Visitors could also win tickets to upcoming Liga Malaysia football matches, the latest Samsung Galaxy S23+ mobile phones, and limited UNI5G football jerseys, when they participate in Unifi’s TikTok #UnstoppableRap challenge, join in the longest #UnstoppablePlaylist on Spotify, and take part in other exciting activities.
“Malaysia is entering a new era of digitalisation, with today’s digital lifestyles and customer experiences demanding more robust and uninterrupted connectivity, any time anywhere. The UNI5G #LIVEUNSTOPPABLE event is an opportunity for us to bring immersive experiences to local communities and showcase how 5G will elevate their daily lives – be it in work, education, entertainment, as well as the empower the creation, sharing and consumption of digital content,” said Jasmine Lee, Executive Vice President, Unifi Mobile.
New and existing customers will be able to subscribe to the newly launched UNI5G Postpaid 89 Plan at the event, which comes with unlimited 4G & 5G data and unlimited calls. The Plan includes the option to own a brand new 5G smartphone with savings of up to RM1, 500, and the UNI5G Supplementary Plan as an add-on for only RM39 per line per month.
Priced below RM90 a month, Unifi’s UNI5G Postpaid Plan is one of the most comprehensive and value-for-money plans with unlimited 4G & 5G data, smartphone bundles and supplementary lines currently available in the market.
Prepaid users can also access UNI5G Prepaid Plans, including monthly unlimited 4G + 5G data for as low as RM35, with a chance to win tickets to Liga Malaysia football matches when they activate their new UNI5G Prepaid sim pack.
“While we have started by connecting with communities in the Klang Valley, we hope to engage and provide our services to more Malaysians. In the coming months, we will continue our efforts to bring fixed-mobile convergence solutions and 5G coverage to more communities nationwide, reinforcing our commitment to enabling a Digital Malaysia,” Jasmine concluded.
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