3 offers free AVG Internet Security

Melbourne, 29 June 2009 - AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd today announced that it has partnered with 3 to deliver a free 12 month subscription to the premium AVG Internet Security software suite for all 3 Mobile Broadband customers.

From today, all 3 Mobile Broadband customers (prepaid and postpaid) can log on and register for the download on the My 3 portal.

AVG Internet Security is AVG's premium solution providing real-time protection against traditional and new online threats including viruses, spyware, rootkits, malware, identity theft, plus spam and fraudulent emails.

"Access to Mobile Broadband has now become a day-to-day necessity for many consumers and small and medium businesses," said Klaas Raaijmakers, 3's Head of Broadband.

"Secure access and data protection is even more critical and we're committed to ensuring our customers can email, download and surf the Internet with the comfort that they are protected from online threats."

Peter Cameron, AVG (AU/NZ) Managing Director, added, "We are delighted that 3's Mobile Broadband customers will now be able to always feel safe when they go online, just like more than 80 million AVG users worldwide."

When the 12 month period ends, customers can choose to subscribe online and continue to be fully protected by AVG Internet Security .

For further information about this offer visit www.three.com.au/internetsecurity

About 3
3 is Australia's first 3G network and provides services to more than 2 million customers in Australia. Since launch in 2003, 3 has been servicing businesses with great value voice and data services as well as innovative tools like Mobile Broadband, Business Shared Caps, Mobile Email and other business services and content in 3's Broadband Zones.

  • 3 launched Australia's first 3G mobile network in April 2003, now fully HSDPA enabled, and has over 2 million customers in Australia and over 20 million customers worldwide. 3 was also the first operator to launch cap plans in Australia in 2003.
  • During 2008, customers generated 199 million internet access and Planet 3 events and 68% of 3's customers paid for these services each month.
  • 3's Broadband Zones are available in most parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast. We reach 96% of Australians with Talk, SMS, MMS, IM and Email.

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