Bahrain's newest telecom operator Viva has entered into a unique partnership agreement with HSBC to offer the bank's advance credit card customers an exclusive deal on the iPhone 4.

iPhone 4 is the thinnest Smartphone in the world with the highest resolution display ever built into a phone.

The deal is first in a series of enticing promotions and activities that customers of the telecom and banking giants can look forward to in the coming months, said a statement from Viva.

The exclusive BD40 ($106) plan offers HSBC Advance customers a free 16GB iPhone 4 with unlimited data in addition to BD20 worth of voice and SMS credit.

With a very attractive 10 fils per minute flat rate for local calls, the plan is designed for high-usage customers to make the most of their iPhone 4 experience, it added.

“We’re delighted to partner with HSBC, a bank whose dedication to value and customer service matches our own,” said Andrew Hanna, Viva chief commercial officer.

'Users on Viva’s robust high-speed network can enjoy FaceTime video calling, stunningly sharp images and high definition video recording up to 30 frames per second,' he added.

For a limited promotional period, until November 17, HSBC Advance customers can sign up for this offer at the Viva store in Seef Mall. Also Viva customers can apply for a HSBC Advance credit card at any of the bank’s branches.

Commenting on the partnership, Shakofa Asghar, HSBC head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, said, “This is one of the many ways we try to serve our customers and offer them greater and exclusive value for money across the board.”-TradeArabia News Service