A new era in mobile technology has emerged as tech giant DTC Mobile Distribution, Inc.(DTC-MDI) introduced its first wave of sleek, budget-friendly dual sim phones last February 13 at Midas Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
Flocked by peers from both print and online media, the highly anticipated launch showcased six dual sim classic and QWERTY phones, all boasting comprehensive features at incredibly low prices. With units ranging from P888 to P1,999, DTC’s highly competitive mobile offerings are expected to play a stable post in today’s fierce mobile industry.
Focusing on the need to communicate, DTC tied up with top-notch Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Wittis International, to integrate internet and social networking features such as YM,Twitter and Facebook in their first wave units as well as all forthcoming units.
“We want a device that’s people-oriented. Our mission is to enable passion and innovation in people’s everyday lives by bringing value to customers, especially social networking”, says Wittis International Operations Director James Yuk.
Wittis Int’l Operations director James Yuk
Created with classic chic designs and the basic essentials – including camera, music and video player and bluetooth – DTC phones offer an affordable yet technologically-competitive alternative to steeply-priced cellphones existing in the market today, and provide easy access to social network connections.
A complete suite of mobile phones
While DTC’s first wave units do not have a flash for nighttime snapshots, all of them are powered by digital camera technology. All units are bluetooth-enabled (except for the GB1 Ultra), have colored display, music and video player, and a micro SD slot.
You also might be interested to know that the dual sim feature is dual-active, which means one doesn’t need to switch the unit off to use the other SIM card. All received messages automatically show up in your inbox regardless of which SIM you are using. Users have the option to use either SIM card when replying, so it is not necessary to reload in case one of the SIM cards runs out of load.
- Classic Bar Phones
GB1 Ultra
This savvy phone comes with a music (MP3 and MP4) and video player (.3gp files only), FM radio, internet via GPRS, an 1.8” LCD coloured display, a 0.3 MP camera, and a 2 GB SD slot.
GB2
The GB2 is essentially similar to the GB1 Ultra in features except that it already has bluetooth.
GE1
Consists of the GB2 features plus games. Has a bigger LCD (2.0”) and can play both. 3gp and.avi files. Its SD slot can accommodate up to 4GB worth of files.
GTV1 Stark
A TV phone whose features are relatively the same as GE1.
During the event, guests were each handed their own Stark units. We tested the unit as soon as we arrived home and charged it for a day as instructed. Its battery life is impressive. We’ve been using this phone to watch TV occasionally since Tuesday morning and haven’t turned it off since, but it’s still up and running till now.
Volume and TV clarity are excellent, and reception is fairly vivid regardless of location. Navigation is pretty smooth, with no texting lags. Highly recommended to those who are looking for an affordable alternative to costly TV phones in the market.
- QWERTY Phones
GQ1 Ultima
This TV phone is equipped with internet capabilities and easy-access buttons for Facebook, Twittter, YM and other social networking sites. It also boasts a 1.3 MP camera, a 4 GB card slot, FM radio, video and music player, a 2.0” coloured LCD display, and all the basic features of the classic bar phones.
GQTV1 Ego
The most expensive of the batch so far, the GQTV1 Ego is equipped with all the features of the GQ1 Ultima, but comes with changeable keypad covers and a 2.2” LCD. The Ego is already java-enabled so users can download java apps and games in a jiffy.
More bang for your buck
Created by one of Shen Zhen’s top 50 manufacturing enterprises (since 2000 onwards), customers can be guaranteed of nothing but exceptional value in all DTC Mobile phones. Crafted in Hongkong, all of DTC’s programming technology and devices are ROHS-compliant, and are duly certified according to international laws and standards.
Combining excellent quality and ease-of-use with affordability and innovation, DTC phones just might be the end to the average Juan’s neverending quest for low-cost phones that offer the same incredible technology as their high-end counterparts.
DTC: The Beginning
Founded in 2011, DTC began as a joint venture of MDI and DTC, under DTC’s mother company, MegaCellular Network, Inc. (MCNI). Spanning 20 years in the business, MegaCellular rose to the challenge of the Filipinos’ ever-changing mobile needs by coming up with their own line of phones that will enable them to keep up with connections without costing an arm and a leg.
And thus marks the birth of DTC mobile phones.
(L-R): Distributions Officer Marta Buensalida, Operations Director James Yuk
Barely three months in the industry, DTC-MDI is already showing much promise, with more and more consumers availing their products. With its commitment and dedication to empowering the Filipino consumers, it’s not impossible for the company to see this constant increase in sales in the coming months.
What’s in store?
Already working on their second wave of mobile phones, the company promises to bring even more value to the table with a bevy of affordable , state-of-the-art Q3 and Q4 Android and QWERTY phones, which are set for release during the second quarter of the year. The second wave batch, which includes the much-awaited GQ2, will feature a variety of internet and social networking applications, voice mail and other cutting-edge features.
Plans for touchscreeen gadgets and tablets are already underway.
Lucky winners of the GQTV1 Ego raffle
together with the DTC-MDI team
Franchising opportunities
To bring DTC phones closer to consumers, the company has recently introduced franchising opportunities to interested dealers nationwide. Originally priced at P500,000, packages are available to the first 20 franchisees for an introductory price of only P250,000, where dealers acquire a 10-15% margin from the SRP. The package already includes P200,000 worth of stocks, use of trade name and proprietary marks, staff training, operations manual, plus continual assistance on acquiring a suitable location, research and development, and business permits. For franchising inquiries, call the DTC-MDI office at (02) 4865139 or (02) 4865144.
DTC Mobile phones are exclusively distributed in the Philippines
