GO is giving away a free netbook and Internet key with its new mobile Internet tariff, Laptop Connect.

For e35.99 a month, customers can subscribe to GO’s newest data tariff plan and acquire the sleek and stylish Lenovo Ideapad S10 netbook that comes with a three-year warranty. The data tariff includes a 10GB download limit and the GO internet key, giving consumers fast 3G access to their e-mail, Internet, and other online applications while on the move.

To mark the occasion, GO and its hardware partner for the service Smart Technologies, have donated six laptops and six GO Internet keys to Puttinu Cares, Children’s Cancer Support Group. The laptops and wireless Internet keys will be placed in every room of the cancer ward for children at Mater Dei Hospital. This ward known as the Rainbow Ward was recently refurbished to enhance the hospital experience for children who are there for long periods in view of the nature of their illness.

Speaking about the Laptop Connect tariff at GO’s Trade Fair stand at MFCC, GO’s Chief Operations Officer Norbert Prihoda commented, “We are delighted to be launching yet another great service that further underpins our ongoing drive to ensure that our customers have only the best, the most powerful and the most reliable service in the market. GO’s Internet offering now includes a tariff that provides customers with a free netbook, GO’s Internet key and three years warranty on the netbook.”

The Lenovo Ideapad has a 10.2” screen, Intel Atom processors, 1GB RAM, 160GB Hard Drive and comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, webcam and includes original Windows XP Home licence. The netbook is being provided by GO in association with Smart Technologies. Smart Technologies was set up in 2008 and operates as an equipment leasing and IT outsourcing company to serve the local business community together with well-known giants in IT circles.

Joseph Aquilina, CEO of Smart Technologies Ltd, said: “When the discussions with GO started, both of us wanted to provide a service based on the fact that no matter what technology or service solution was chosen, we wanted to create the best possible package available in line with our mission. GO’s mission was similar, and consequently this new product was developed.”

Puttinu Cares chairperson Dr Victor Calvagna thanked GO for its ongoing support and Smart Technologies for sponsoring the laptops. “Children with cancer have to stay for long periods in Rainbow Ward. I have no doubt that the equipment and services donated by GO and Smart Technologies will help these children to continue their education through a difficult time while they undergo chemotherapy. This is possible through the generosity and kindness of both companies. I sincerely hope that other large locally-based companies will follow suit.”