AIS 3G Partners with McDonald’s to Serve FREE “AIS WiFi” at McDonald’s Restaurants Nationwide Making Online Life Easy for Today’s Social Age
(20 May 2014) AIS 3G reaffirms its Partnership Marketing strategy by collaborating with McDonald’s to offer special privileges to customers by launching FREE “AIS WiFi” services at 179 McDonald’s branches nationwide. Effective today, AIS and McDonald’s customers can enjoy internet surfing anytime, anywhere to suit new generation lifestyles in today’s social age.
Mr. Anake Anantwatanapong, Vice President – Product Marketing of AIS says, “AIS operates its business with a firm commitment to Business Partnerships in cooperation with partners in various industries in order to offer special privileges and build satisfaction for service users as we have in joining with McDonald’s, a huge global leader in fast food overseas and in Thailand, to keep offering the most exclusive special privileges for AIS customers such as special discount deals on McDonald’s menus and the heart of Innovative Services to make it convenient and easy for AIS customers to buy food and drinks at McDonald’s by simply using their mobile phones and pressing a button to instantly pay for products via AIS mPAY Rabbit.
And our latest undertaking is another important step in uniting to offer a fully efficient Wireless Network with new experiences in online connectivity for the customers of both companies by launching FREE AIS WiFi! at 179 McDonald’s branches nationwide, so our customers can enjoy unlimited internet surfing anytime, anywhere to suit new generation lifestyles in today’s social age and the habits of service users at McDonald’s who take pleasure in the internet on their mobile phones or tablets while enjoying the restaurant’s services.”
AIS customers who already have AIS WiFi packages can be automatically connected for immediate use of AIS WiFi services in McDonald’s shops with no need for any additional applications or troublesome registrations. And customers who use the services at McDonald’s can use the code at the bottom of the receipt to log in and access AIS WiFi! FREE for 45 minutes/receipt.
Ms. Petcharat Uthaisang, Marketing Director of McThai Co.,Ltd. said that “This is a big collaboration from the 2 leaders from QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) and mobile operator in Thailand. The partnership between McDonald’s and AIS responds to the modern lifestyles and we believe that there will be an incremental cross enjoyment for both customer base. McDonald’s is a lifestyle chain restaurant brand offering convenience and modern choice with value for money to more than 8 million customers a month. McDonald's customers can enjoy McDonald’s AIS WiFi easily by purchasing any McDonald’s menu and use AIS WiFi code in the receipt to access AIS WiFi FREE at participating McDonald’s restaurants.
“So, AIS has taken AIS WiFi innovation to another level by using Dual Band technology for stronger signals and ability to handle use in areas with 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequencies for better efficiency, including a Beam Flex Smart Antenna to enhance AIS WiFi ability to directly focus on the locations of service users to improve our signal and quality. In addition, we have selected quality equipment with ability to provide AIS-standard services to instill confidence, so all of our customers can enjoy surfing the internet via AIS WiFi at McDonald’s for an even better experience,” concluded Mr. Anake.
About AIS
Advanced Info Service (Public) Company Limited or AIS, Thailand’s No. 1 Wireless Communication Service Provider, has operated for 24 years with currently 42 million registered numbers. AIS incorporates the concept “Your World Your Way” in the Quality DNAs integral pillars including Device, Network, Application and Customer service excellence, For more information, visit
www.ais.co.th About McDonald’s
McDonald’s is the leading global food service retailer with more than 35,000 local restaurants serving 70 million people in more than 100 countries each day. McDonald’s is one of the world's most well-known and valuable brands and holds a leading share in the globally branded quick service restaurant segment of the informal eating-out market in virtually every country in which we do business. Currently, there are 194 McDonald’s restaurants in Thailand with a range of convenience services at anytime, anywhere including Dine-in, Take-away, Drive Thru, Dessert Centers and McCafé - a premium coffee shop as an in-line counter at McDonald’s which offers premium espresso coffee for customers at value prices. There is also the McDelivery 1711 service 24 hours. In response to today’s customer lifestyles, McDonald’s offers 24/7 and Wi-Fi service in modern contemporary, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
