Carmudi
partners with internet platform SafeZone to give free internet access to users in finding best deals and affordable vehicles even
without an active data connection. SafeZone allows users to browse specified sites
and apps completely free of data charges. This scheme is powered by
Voyager Innovations, PLDT’s digital arm.
As
the premier vehicle marketplace in the Philippines, Carmudi
offers listings of over 25,000 vehicles on its website and mobile app, which
can be searched using different parameters such as make, model, price, and
condition to suit every vehicle hunter.
Carmudi
is backed by Rocket Internet, and by partnering with SafeZone, visitors of the
Carmudi website and mobile app can now search for vehicles without worrying
about data charges.
SafeZone
aims to connect businesses to consumers by offering free internet access to
partner mobile sites and apps. SafeZone was launched last February, 2015, and
is now the number one community site in the Philippines according to Effective
Measure, with more than 6 million monthly page views. SafeZone also has a base
of more than 2 million registered users.
“With
our growing presence in the Philippines, we want to offer more to our users
with our latest partnership with SafeZone. Users of Carmudi no longer have to
worry about having load or an active data subscription to search for a car,”
said Carmudi Philippines Managing Director, Subir Lohani.
“SafeZone
allows consumers to access partner mobile sites and apps for free, making
internet browsing more enjoyable. With our latest partnership with Carmudi,
Filipinos can now search for a brand new or used car worry-free.” said Benjie
Fernandez, the Chief Operating Officer of Voyager Innovations.
SafeZone is fueled by Voyager Innovations
Inc., the digital arm of PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), which
focuses on delivering disruptive innovations for the rapidly changing digital
world. To enjoy Carmudi on SafeZone, users may download the Carmudi app from
the SafeZone website, turn on the “Load Protect” feature to ensure that no data
charges occur, and then use Carmudi as they please.
SafeZone is currently available for free to subscribers of Smart, Sun, and Talk
‘N Text.