MTN WeChat CliffCentral unlimited data promotion

MTN has entered into a partnership with WeChat that will see the operator offering uncapped access to Gareth Cliff’s new Internet radio show, CliffCentral, on its newly revamped Internet service bundles – for a limited period.

The new bundles were officially announced on Friday, 2 May 2014, after becoming available the day before.

“The free streaming of CliffCentral on WeChat is available to all MTN customers who have purchased one of the revamped MTN internet services. No data limits will apply to the free streaming service of CliffCentral with the promotion running until 30 June 2014,” Brian Gouldie, chief marketing officer at MTN SA said.

However, Gouldie said that customers will need to download the WeChat app to their mobile device. The app is available for free, but the download will attract whatever data rate is active on the user’s account at that time (unless they’re connected to Wi-Fi, in which case the Wi-Fi network’s data rate will apply).

“This promotion can be attributed to the close working relationship that exists between MTN and over-the-top content providers,” Gouldie said. “WeChat is one of the fastest growing platforms and, coupled with the excitement that Gareth Cliff brings, this free access will go a long way in providing our customers with access to the ever-evolving digital world.”

MTN launched a similar promotion with the announcement of the revamp on Friday, offering free unlimited access to Twitter on any of the packages until 31 July 2014.

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