Free is also France’s youngest Internet Service Provider and since a few weeks also its hottest new mobile telco. Launched in 1999, Free started by offering free Internet access, adding telephony and TV services in the years thereafter while continuing to upgrade its network.

Free mobile

This month, Free launched its own mobile network and a subscription model that appeals to the company name.

Using a strategy of very low pricing and an unlimited voice and data bundle, the new operator managed to win almost 2 million subscribers overnight. The number is growing fast – it currently stands at around 3 million.

This already represents 4.5% of the French market, which counts some 66 million subscribers currently according to The Netsize Guide.

Netsize and Free

Netsize messaging solutions are directly integrated with Free. Netsize customers can thus reach Free subscribers and efficiently send Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS messages, reliably and quickly. In addition to using our SMS gateway API, they can also reach the Free network with Netsize mMarketing, our easy-to-use web-based mobile campaign solution.

At present, Free is taking its place at the French mobile operators’ dining table. While the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” Free seems to prove the opposite. Meanwhile, Netsize focuses on delivering the best solutions for reaching all French subscribers – via messaging as well as operator billing.

Click here to discuss your needs to launch or extend mobile services in France.

14-17 February 2011, Fira de Barcelona, Spain

Meet Netsize at MWC Barcelona, the mobile industry’s “must attend” event, at the Gemalto stand in Hall 8, 8A102.

Book a Meeting at MWC Barcelona 2011 with a Netsize Representative

Planet of the Apps is Europe’s premier conference for those involved in mobile apps. The conference brings together brands, mobile operators, device manufacturers, agencies and developers during three days in London.

Netsize is taking part in the panel sessions on Money and Marketing, discussing the opportunities and pivotal changes brought forward by the mobile device and apps in financial transactions.

Going global in your campaigns? We show you how to get the most of the mobile channel. Get a demo of mMarketing and pick up your copy of the Netsize Guide 2010 book. Meet us at CTIA Wireless 2010 on the Gemalto stand, booth #559, Central Hall C1/C2.

Netsize help you get the most from the mobile channel; for your application store, mobile content billing, marketing and CRM needs, on domestic and international wireless carrier networks.

Netsize helps you get the most from the mobile channel; from your application store and mobile content billing to marketing and CRM needs on domestic and international wireless carrier networks.

To setup a meeting with our specialists, send an email with your preferred date & time and your contact information.

PRODUCTS ON SHOW:

	mMarketing Mobile marketing and mobile CRM in a few clicks
	mPlugin Integrate SMS messaging in your CRM system
	mPayment SMS, MMS and WAP billing coverage in 28 countries
	Direct Billing Direct Billing solutions for wireless carriers

Le Mobile 2.0

In our latest report, “Netsize Mobile Marketing Survey 2009: Can companies and brands rise to challenge and cash in on the mobile marketing opportunity?”, we explore the do’s and don’ts.

Key results

• Companies and brands bullish on mobile marketing benefits, but lack skills set to execute campaigns
• Strong growth ahead for SMS and MMS messaging, positive outlook for branded apps and mobile websites
• High interest in targeting consumers, but high concerns that opt-in databases won’t deliver

Click here to request your free copy of the 12-page Summary Report of this study, and we’ll send you an email with your personal download link to the report.

We’ll present the results of this study at the MobileSQUARED Roadshow “Taking Internet Mobile” seminar in London, November 5, 2009.

ad:tech is an interactive advertising and technology conference and exhibition. Worldwide shows blend keynote speakers, topic driven panels and workshops to provide attendees with the tools and techniques they need to compete in a changing world.

To organize a meeting onsite please contact us at events@netsize.com

This event is the first meeting point of all mobile oriented professionals willing to share their vision and maximise their experiences around multiple added value services and recently emerging with mobile capabilities.

Stéphane RODER, Group Marketing Director, Netsize, spoke on “mCommerce and Mobile” and on “Digital content billing outlook” on the 18th June 2009.

mCommerce and Mobile
From left to right:
•    Jean-Philippe Bétoin, Inside Contactless
•    Thomas Schmidt, Toro
•    Marc Leprat, consultant en “Marketing du Respect”, Moderator
•    Denis Vacher, Orange
•    Stéphane Roder, Marketing VP, Netsize

Digital content billing outlook
From left to right:
•    Pierre Crego, Président, Mercury technologies
•    Guy Cronimus, responsable Kiosque Multimédia, Orange
•    Mohamed Toukourou, Devoteam, Moderator
•    Stéphane Roder, Group Marketing Director, Netsize