Aliv announced the opening of six new retail stores and a free concert at Clifford Park to mark its official launch. Pictured from left: Diana Sands, ALIV Media Champion; Ronald Simms, A World of Entertainment; Johnny Ingle, Chief ALIV Champion; and Fred Ferguson, A World of Entertainment. (Photo: Vincent Vaughan Photography)

First competitive mobile service provider to launch service November 23, with kickoff concert event scheduled for Saturday

As Aliv moves towards its full launch day, set for Wednesday, November 23, it announced today the opening of six new retail locations across New Providence. The company is also planning a large-scale free concert at Clifford Park on Saturday as part of its launch celebrations.

Chief Aliv champion, Johnny Ingle revealed the company's retail operations plan at a media conference on Monday, held at the company's headquarters off Soldier Road in Nassau.

"For Aliv, retail is about relationships," Mr. Ingle said. "Our people love meeting our new customers - and at this point, everybody is a new customer - and we love hearing how we can make you happy. Our retail locations are the places where we can serve you, and excellent customer service is the foundation of our company."

The company's first six retail locations on New Providence will open for business on Wednesday, November 23. They are, from east to west:

•     Carey's Shopping Centre on Prince Charles Drive: open 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat

•     The Mall at Marathon: open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 pm Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 Sat

•     Rosetta Street in Palmdale: open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sat

•     The Shoppes at Carmichael: open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sat

•     Southwest Plaza, Carmichael Road: open 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sat

•     Old Fort Bay Town Centre: open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sat

The company stated that all of its stores would be open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. "We want to be available at our customers' convenience," Mr. Ingle explained. "At all of our locations, customers can experience the devices we will be offering in a wide range of cost options that will suit just about everybody, starting as low as $59."

Aliv also announced that new retail locations would be opening on Grand Bahama, Abaco and Eleuthera in the coming weeks.

Mr. Ingle stated that their customers would be able to choose the phone and service package they want at a low-cost bundle rate. "Our plans include unlimited seven-day and 30-day options, to suit whatever makes sense for your life," Mr. Ingle stated. "There are no contracts - we want you to stay with us because you want to, not because of a contract."

Emphasizing the strength of the company's new mobile infrastructure, Mr. Ingle stated: "Our network is built on the best technology money can buy today, and it already covers New Providence and Grand Bahama. Our beta testers are seeing incredible data speeds and call reliability. And, starting Wednesday, November 23rd, everybody will have a chance to experience how mobile data and phone service are supposed to be."

Also announced at the press conference was the major launch event scheduled for Saturday at Clifford Park. Twenty Bahamian music stars are set to perform at the free concert, which will run from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Included in the lineup are Ronnie Butler, K.B, Bodine and Tingum Dem featuring Fred Ferguson. The entertainment event will include a night of music, fun and giveaways, with food and drink on sale throughout the night.

Mr. Ingle encouraged all Bahamians to plan to attend the event as part of the company's launch celebrations.

Fred Ferguson of A World of Entertainment is a featured performer in the free Aliv concert scheduled for Saturday, November 26. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at Clifford Park. (Photo: Vincent Vaughan Photography)

ABOUT ALIV
ALIV is igniting the cellular revolution in The Bahamas and is reinventing how consumers interact with their mobile devices. A true digital lifestyle partner, the ALIV network is built on next generation LTE technology to ensure an unsurpassed consumer experience. With groundbreaking consumer plans, a laser focus on exemplary customer care, ALIV is determined to deliver a never before seen experience for the people of The Bahamas. This is the start of your new day.