Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Mobilink to charge Rs. 2 for Every Helpline Call
Mobilink has announced that every call made to tits helpline will be charged at Rs. 2 pls tax (Rs. 2.42 including taces) from November 15th, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Jazz 3000 Minutes + 3000 SMS Offer!
Jazz 3000 Minutes + 3000 SMS Offer!
Mobilink is now rewarding its new customers by offering 3000 Minutes and 3000 SMS upon joining the Mobilink Family.
The offer takes the strength of the last acquisition offer of 1000 mins +1000 sms much further by offering THREE TIMES the incentive: 3000 Minutes and 3000 SMS to all customer who buy a Jazz SIM or Port-IN to the Jazz network from 5th October 2010!
The OFFER:
Subscribers joining Mobilink’s network from 5th October will be eligible to get equal free minutes & SMS as bonus on Rupee usage for 6 months
Mobilink is now rewarding its new customers by offering 3000 Minutes and 3000 SMS upon joining the Mobilink Family.
The offer takes the strength of the last acquisition offer of 1000 mins +1000 sms much further by offering THREE TIMES the incentive: 3000 Minutes and 3000 SMS to all customer who buy a Jazz SIM or Port-IN to the Jazz network from 5th October 2010!
The OFFER:
Subscribers joining Mobilink’s network from 5th October will be eligible to get equal free minutes & SMS as bonus on Rupee usage for 6 months
- To avail the offer customer needs to subscribe by sending an SMS to short code 424
- Maximum free minutes and free SMS in a month will be capped at 500 minutes and 500 SMS
- All new sales (including MNP) from 5th October and subscribing through SMS on short code ‘424’ will be eligible for the promotion
- Each month subscriber will get free minutes and free SMS equal to their balance consumption in the last month
- Each monthly installment will be capped at 500 free minutes and 500 free SMS
- Cumulative Rupee usage(balance consumption) will be tracked for each month and equal free Minutes and SMS will be given after 10th of every calendar month
- Free Minutes and SMS will have a validity of 7 days from the date of posting
- Free Minutes will be for On-net calls only and free SMS will be valid for all local networks
- It is a limited time promotion
Samsung Gets Roadshow Going in Karachi
Samsung Gets Roadshow Going in Karachi
Model Aminah Haq at a Samsung Road Show in Parktowers Karachi showing the latest 3D LED TV and mobile phone Champ.
Model Aminah Haq at a Samsung Road Show in Parktowers Karachi showing the latest 3D LED TV and mobile phone Champ.
PTA Reports Massive Violations by Telcos in Selling SIMs
PTA Reports Massive Violations by Telcos in Selling SIMs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority conducted a survey/ inspection to monitor sale of pre-active SIMs to check if cellular companies are selling SIMs in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) defined by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority or not, told us sources familiar with the matter.
Survey results, which are exclusively made available to ProPakistani, revealed that all cellular companies are violating SOP in selling postpaid SIMs, while Mobilink topped the race with 7 out of 9 Customer Service Centers and 18 out of 26 franchises have been found guilty of selling SIMs without fulfilling the described procedures.
Our sources have confirmed us that a Warning letter has been dispatched to CEO of Mobilink regarding the violations.
We had sent a query to Mobilink to know their viewpoint on the said issue, for which we are still waiting for their response.
Following are highlights of survey results:
Customer Service Centers:
Franchises:
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority conducted a survey/ inspection to monitor sale of pre-active SIMs to check if cellular companies are selling SIMs in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) defined by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority or not, told us sources familiar with the matter.
Survey results, which are exclusively made available to ProPakistani, revealed that all cellular companies are violating SOP in selling postpaid SIMs, while Mobilink topped the race with 7 out of 9 Customer Service Centers and 18 out of 26 franchises have been found guilty of selling SIMs without fulfilling the described procedures.
Our sources have confirmed us that a Warning letter has been dispatched to CEO of Mobilink regarding the violations.
We had sent a query to Mobilink to know their viewpoint on the said issue, for which we are still waiting for their response.
Following are highlights of survey results:
Customer Service Centers:
| Company | CSC Surveyed | Violations | |
| 1 | Mobilink | 9 | 7 |
| 2 | Ufone | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | Telenor | 11 | 6 |
| 4 | Warid | 9 | 4 |
| 5 | Zong | 11 | 4 |
| Total | 44 | 21 |
| Company | Franchises Surveyed | Violations | |
| 1 | Mobilink | 26 | 18 |
| 2 | Ufone | 35 | 18 |
| 3 | Telenor | 27 | 18 |
| 4 | Warid | 28 | 17 |
| 5 | Zong | 24 | 15 |
| Total | 140 | 86 |
wi-tribe sponsors P@SHA ICT Awards 2010
wi-tribe sponsors P@SHA ICT Awards 2010
In support of the growing ICT industry and the young entrepreneurs nationwide, wi-tribe Pakistan is confirmed as the Silver Sponsor for the P@SHAICT Awards 2010. It is held to recognize and celebrate the innovation that is taking place within the technology sector. The event is scheduled for Friday, 8th October, 2010 in Lahore.
In addition to the sponsorship, wi-tribe will offer Wi-Fi connectivity at the venue, as well as live-stream the event, allowing internet users to watch the P@SHA ICT Awards 2010 from any where.
Speaking about the sponsorship, wi-tribe Pakistan’s Director of Marketing, Ali Fahd said, “wi-tribe decided to support P@SHA because we feel that both organizations in their own sphere aim to make a notable contribution towards Pakistan’s ICT industry. While P@SHA provides a platform for promoting, protecting and developing the software industry in Pakistan wi-tribe is focused towards taking convenient and reliable broadband services to the masses.”
At P@SHA ICT Awards 2010, awards will be given out in 24 different categories. Now in its 7th year, this is the first time the event is being held in Lahore.
In support of the growing ICT industry and the young entrepreneurs nationwide, wi-tribe Pakistan is confirmed as the Silver Sponsor for the P@SHAICT Awards 2010. It is held to recognize and celebrate the innovation that is taking place within the technology sector. The event is scheduled for Friday, 8th October, 2010 in Lahore.
In addition to the sponsorship, wi-tribe will offer Wi-Fi connectivity at the venue, as well as live-stream the event, allowing internet users to watch the P@SHA ICT Awards 2010 from any where.
Speaking about the sponsorship, wi-tribe Pakistan’s Director of Marketing, Ali Fahd said, “wi-tribe decided to support P@SHA because we feel that both organizations in their own sphere aim to make a notable contribution towards Pakistan’s ICT industry. While P@SHA provides a platform for promoting, protecting and developing the software industry in Pakistan wi-tribe is focused towards taking convenient and reliable broadband services to the masses.”
At P@SHA ICT Awards 2010, awards will be given out in 24 different categories. Now in its 7th year, this is the first time the event is being held in Lahore.
PTCL’s Student Broadband Package Promo Extended!
PTCL’s Student Broadband Package Promo Extended!
PTCL Broadband Ramadan sales promotional offer is being extended till 31st October 2010. All new subscribers with student package will get incentives in following two categories:
Category 1
PTCL will Sponsor Rs. 100,000 as educational expenses to 50 students applying for a PTCL Broadband Connection till October 31, 2010. This promo is for all existing and new broadband student package customers. The 50 lucky students will be selected via a transparent process of a lucky draw after the end of the promo period i.e. 31st October 2010.
Category 2
Anyone applying for a PTCL broadband till October 31, 2010 can also apply for one free easy learning card. This promo is for all new broadband customers.
Internationally recognized easy learning card that has an actual worth of Rs. 4000. This easy learning card will provide them with an opportunity to acquire an internationally recognized ‘online ‘certified qualification to help further their careers in the international market as well.
PTCL Broadband Ramadan sales promotional offer is being extended till 31st October 2010. All new subscribers with student package will get incentives in following two categories:
Category 1
PTCL will Sponsor Rs. 100,000 as educational expenses to 50 students applying for a PTCL Broadband Connection till October 31, 2010. This promo is for all existing and new broadband student package customers. The 50 lucky students will be selected via a transparent process of a lucky draw after the end of the promo period i.e. 31st October 2010.
Category 2
Anyone applying for a PTCL broadband till October 31, 2010 can also apply for one free easy learning card. This promo is for all new broadband customers.
Internationally recognized easy learning card that has an actual worth of Rs. 4000. This easy learning card will provide them with an opportunity to acquire an internationally recognized ‘online ‘certified qualification to help further their careers in the international market as well.
PTCL Launches 10 MB DSL Broadband
PTCL Launches 10 MB DSL Broadband
PTCL has introduced a new 10 Mbps Broadband package on 10/10/10, This package is in addition to its existing Broadband packages. The New 10 Mbps data rate is offered to the customers at Rs. 9,999 / month with unlimited download. Current PTCL Broadband packages are;
PTCL’s Delivery of highspeed broadband services remains a question mark – as company’s old infrastructure, particularly in far flung areas, may not support this much of data transfer rate. Only cities like Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi having new FiberOptic lines may support 10 Mpbs data rate.
PTCL has introduced a new 10 Mbps Broadband package on 10/10/10, This package is in addition to its existing Broadband packages. The New 10 Mbps data rate is offered to the customers at Rs. 9,999 / month with unlimited download. Current PTCL Broadband packages are;
- 1Mbps at Rs. 1,199
- 4Mbps at Rs. 1,999
- 6Mbps at Rs. 4,999
- 8Mbps at Rs. 6,999
- 10Mbps at Rs. 9,999
PTCL’s Delivery of highspeed broadband services remains a question mark – as company’s old infrastructure, particularly in far flung areas, may not support this much of data transfer rate. Only cities like Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi having new FiberOptic lines may support 10 Mpbs data rate.
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