Sydney, 29 June 2009 – 3 today announced that it has partnered with AVG (AU\/NZ) to deliver a free 12 month subscription to the premium AVG Internet Security software suite for all Mobile Broadband customers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
From today, all 3 Mobile Broadband customers (prepaid and postpaid) can log on and register for the download on the My 3 portal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
AVG Internet Security is AVG\u2019s premium solution providing real-time protection against traditional and new online threats including viruses, spyware, rootkits, malware, identity theft, plus spam and fraudulent emails.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAccess to Mobile Broadband has now become a day-to-day necessity for many consumers and small and medium businesses,\u201d said Klaas Raaijmakers, 3\u2019s Head of Broadband.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSecure access and data protection is even more critical and we\u2019re committed to ensuring our customers can email, download and surf the Internet with the comfort that they are protected from online threats.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Peter Cameron, AVG (AU\/NZ) Managing Director, added, \u201cWe are delighted that 3\u2019s Mobile Broadband customers will now be able to always feel safe when they go online, just like more than 80 million AVG users worldwide.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the 12 month period ends, customers can choose to subscribe online and continue to be fully protected by AVG Internet Security.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n