Zong and Dreamworld Sign MoU

Zong and Dreamworld Sign MoU

Zong and Dreamworld Ltd have signed an MoU, according to which Zong has become Official Telecom Partner of Dreamworld.
Picture shows Mr. Ali Kamran, Director Corporate Sales, ZONG and Col. Anayatullah Nadeem, Executive Director, Dreamworld exchanging the documents.

Zong Offers Unlimited On-Net Calls for Karachiites

Zong Offers Unlimited On-Net Calls for Karachiites

After Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad and various other cities, Zong’s unlimited on-net calling offer has reached the city of lights, Karachi. Zong offers two variants of packages for unlimited on-net calls for its customers living in Karachi.
Monthly Karachi Unlimited
Monthly Karachi Unlimited offers Zong customers living in Karachi and selected suburbs unlimited calls to Zong numbers anywhere in the country for an entire month. As an additional bonus, subscribers will also receive unlimited SMS on all networks!
Daily Karachi Unlimited:
With Daily Karachi Unlimited Offer, Zong customers in Karachi and selected suburbs can make unlimited calls to any Zong number nationwide for an entire day.
How to subscribe:

• Send “khi” to 522 to avail the monthly offer @ Rs. 199 + tax/month.
• Send “khi7” to 522 to avail the daily offer @ Rs.7+ tax/daily.

Pricing:

• Monthly Karachi Unlimited: PKR 199+tax
• Daily Karachi Unlimited: PKR 7+tax

Terms:

• This offer covers Karachi city as well as selected suburbs, to check footprint of this offer, click on the above map.
• Offer can be availed on all packages.
• Promotion is being launched from 13th October 2010.
• Monthly and Daily Karachi Unlimited Offers are valid for ON NET calls only. Monthly Karachi Unlimited Offer also offers unlimited offnet/ onnet SMS.
• In case of Monthly Offer, customer will be automatically subscribed after 30 days, in case of low balance customer will get an SMS. In case of Daily offer, customer will be automatically subscribed next day, in case of low balance customer will get an SMS.
• Calling Party must be in Karachi while receiving party can be anywhere in Pakistan, but he/she must be part of Zong network
• This is a limited time offer

Zong Launches Android Handset, Priced at Rs. 15,999

Zong Launches Android Handset, Priced at Rs. 15,999

Zong is all set to launch a fair priced Android handset in Pakistan. Already available Android 2.2 handsets in Pakistan have been priced for the high end segment of the consumers.
From what we have heard so far, Zong’s Android is Priced at 15,999, with a new Zong SIM.
It has a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel camera and GPS. Smart-phone comes an ability to access the Internet using 802.11n WiFi. The Qualcomm processor is said to be clocked at 528 MHz.
Zong’s Android handset has Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor and Ambient Light sensor as well, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an microSD slot.
The applications available in an Android Phone are unlimited, facilitating the consumers to always stay connected with social networking groups, configure multiple email accounts, get information about important places in nearby vicinity and download unlimited free application and games.
Expressing his views Salman Wassay, Director Marketing, ZONG said, “Currently the Android handsets have been priced at a premium. With Zong’s fair priced handsets, we aim to bring the emerging technology within the reach of a greater number of consumers in order to let them experience the state-of-the-art technology at affordable rates.”
Android is an emerging mobile technology still in the development phases which offers unlimited applications including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google Maps, Voice Search etc.
Providing state-of-the-art technology to its subscribers is the hallmark of Zong’s philosophy. With the introduction of Android handsets in Pakistan, Zong has taken lead in the telecom industry by coming up with yet another innovative product for its subscribers at an affordable price.

Zong Signs MoU for Environment Protection

ZONG announced an initiative for protection of metropolitan environment in Lahore, as a Corporate Social Responsibility project. In this regard ZONG signed a MoU with City District Government Lahore. Picture shows Mr. Waseem Ajmal Ch, MD /DO (Lahore Solid Waste Management) is shaking hands with Ali Kamran, Director, ZONG.

Zong has announced an initiative for protection of metropolitan environment in Lahore, as a Corporate Social Responsibility project. In this regard ZONG signed a MoU with the Solid Waste Management & Lahore Waste Management Company – a part of Solid Waste Management – City District Government Lahore, for creating awareness amongst citizens for environmental protection, with public sector investment in cleanliness of Lahore city through Solid Waste Management & a professionally managed company.
As part of the MoU, ZONG will design and execute a public awareness campaign focusing on cleanliness of surroundings within the Lahore city while encouraging public to dispose off their litter in a proper way. During the signing ceremony, officials from the City District Government Lahore, ZONG and other dignitaries were also present.
Using its strength in cellular mobile telephony, ZONG will provide mobile phone connections to Solid Waste Management – City District Government Lahore workers & Lahore Waste Management Company that will have dedicated numbers for citizens to call in and register their complaints. Moreover this would be a generation shift from simple wireless to cellular subscription, making the staff more accessible and hence effective.
“Urban centers like Lahore generate thousands of tons of litter every day. It is important that citizens proactively support collection and disposal of litter in a systematic yet environmentally friendly manner,” stated Ali Kamran, Director ZONG. “As a responsible corporate citizen that believes in preservation of the environment, ZONG has decided to partner with Solid Waste Management – City District Government Lahore and use its technological advantage to reinforce positive values in our society,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary, District Officer (Solid Waste Management) / Managing Director Lahore Waste Management Company said, “We are extremely pleased to partner with ZONG in this environmentally important project. We hope that this project will help encourage the citizens of Lahore to take care of the environment of their city with renewed zeal.”
It is to be noted that improper or irresponsible disposal of everyday litter by the public leads to spread of deadly diseases, environmental damage, blocking of storm-water drains, besides giving an unpleasant look to the surroundings. ZONG’s initiative has a lot of potential to encourage behavior change amongst citizens, who should be proactive participants in maintaining cleanliness.

Zong Announces KPO Car Winner

ZONG’s Keep Phone On (KPO) reward program’s lucky draw was held recently in which one lucky winner from Faisalabad received a car for keeping his phone on.
The picture taken on the occasion shows Mr. Berkatullah, Regional Director handing over the car to lucky winner Muzammal Hussain of Faisalabad.

Zong Fast 50: Up to 50 Paisa per 30 Seconds, All Networks

Zong has offered this consumption based package that offers as low as 50 paisa per 30 second charging on all networks. This package is particularly useful for those with higher mobile usage.
Idea is that higher number of consumed minutes, lower will be the call charges. Call rate will keep decreasing as you make calls during the month.
Discount will be applicable till one calendar month. After completion of the month the counter will be reset.
Following is the Tariff slabs of the Fast 50

Minutes consumed	Tariff – Rs
Less than or equal to 50	0.80
51-100	0.75
101-150	0.70
151-200	0.65
201-250	0.60
251-300	0.55
301+	0.50

• Charging is per 30 seconds
• prices are exclusive of taxes

How to subscribe:
The package can be subscribed by the following ways:

• # Dial *904# or
• Write ‘sub’ and send to 904

Terms & conditions

• The charging is on a 30 second pulse.
• You can enjoy the discount after one hour of meeting the criteria on billable minutes.
• Discount will be applicable till one calendar month. After completion of the month the counter will be reset

Zong Announces KPO Winner

Zong has been offering rewards for those who will remain on its network with number switched on with a offer called “Keep Phone On” or KPO.
Under this promotion, for just keeping Zong numbers switched on, customer can win free SMS, minutes and a chance to win prizes including Suzuki Mehran, Bikes and cash.
Regarding this, KPO lucky draw took place recently,where KPO motorcycle winner was announced.
picture shows Usman Khalil Sheikh, Manager Customer Service Center Rawalpindi handing over a motorcycle to winner Mr. Muhammad Kashif.

Zong’s Free Phone Allows Flood Victims to Call for Help

Zong has given free handsets, SIMs & EDGE Dongles to International Organization for Migration (IOM) to provide free phone service to flood victims to get vital information, seek help and access relief services offered by the government and other aid agencies.
IOM is using these handsets and SIMs to establish free calling booths at the relief camps in flood affected areas of the country. On its part ZONG will not be charging these calls, in flood affected areas so that people can get in touch with their families in other parts of the country.
Each phone has a pre-paid SIM card with 800 free minutes a day for at least two months. Collectively, the hundred phones can make slightly over a million calls.
Expressing his views Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing, ZONG said, “We understand that our country has been struck by an unprecedented calamity and it is our duty as a caring corporate citizen to help our brethren in this hour of need. We will do our utmost to provide relief to the flood affected people of Pakistan in whatever way we can.”
ZONG has also given a free group SMS package to IOM which they will use to disseminate information to the flood affectees using the database that is maintained by them.
IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental partners. IOM has agreed to coordinate the Emergency Shelter Cluster of relief agencies responding to the worst floods that have hit Pakistan in its history, following a request from the UN Humanitarian Coordinator.

Call for 2.99/hr in Ramzan : Zong

ZONG came up with a new offer named as Zong’s Ramzan Value Time Offer, Through this offer you can avail calling rates of 2.99+tax/hour throughout the holy month of Ramzan.
How to subscribe/unsubscribe:

• To subscribe you can dial *711# or write sub in a text message and send to 711.
• To unsubscribe the offer Send unsub to 711.

Note:

• This offer is valid from 1st – 29th Ramzan.
• There is a one-time subscription charge of Rs 10+tax.
• Ramzan value time Offer subscribers can call any ZONG number at Rs 2.99 + tax/hour from:
  Midnight – Sehri (12am – 4am)
  Afternoon – Post Iftari (2pm – 8pm)
• Offnet calls will be charged as per tariff plan.
• Terms and Conditions apply.

ZONG Extented LBC Offer to 21 More Cities

ZONG after the thriving launch of ‘Location Based Charging’ in 37 cities formerly, ZONG has now made a new move and added 21 more cities to its LBC offer.
Now customers in Bagh, Bela, Dadu, Dipalpur, Ghotki, Khairpur, Lodhran, Mailsi, Mandi, Bahauddin, Mirpur, Khas, Narowal, Nawabshah, Okara, Pannu, Aqil, Pasrur, Pattoki, Rawlakot, Sangarh, Shakargarh, Wazirabad and Ziarat can also subscribe to this offer and make unlimited free calls to all ZONG numbers anywhere in Pakistan.
All existing, new & MNP customers using ZONG network in the cities mentioned below, are permitted to avail this offer.
Offer details:
• Daily subscription for unlimited on net calls on a charge of Rs. 7+ tax/day.
• All subscription will be through short code i-e 522
• The relevant keyword will have to be sent to 522 e.g. for Bela send ‘bla’ to 522“– refer to table below
• If customers want to unsubscribe they will be required to send “unsub” to 522 or Call 310
Short code & Keyword:
The LBC cities along with the relevant Keywords are as follows;

S.no.	City	Keywords
1	Bagh	bgh
2	Bela	bla
3	Dadu	ddu
4	Dipalpur	dpp
5	Ghotki	gtk
6	Khairpur	krp
7	Lodhran	ldr
8	Mailsi	msi
9	Mandi Bahauddin	mbd
10	Mirpur Khas	mks
11	Narowal	nrl
12	Nawabshah	nws
13	Okara	okr
14	Pannu Aqil	pna
15	Pasrur	psr
16	Pattoki	ptk
17	Rawlakot	rkt
18	Sangarh	sgh
19	Shakargarh	skg
20	Wazirabad	wzb
21	Ziarat	zrt

source: Telecom Recorder

ZONG launches SMS Delivery Report at Rs10 per month

ZONG has launched SMS Delivery Report today. Keeping in line with its history of providing distinctive services, ZONG has launched the SMS Delivery Report at a very negligible price and will ensure that the subscriber always receives the report for their SMS.
It’s always important to know whether your SMS has been delivered to the recipient or not. Previously, SMS delivery was given by most operators free of cost but due to the traffic on the messaging system owing to these delivery reports, most of the times the operators would shut down the delivery report service. This would leave subscribers in the dark having no option of knowing whether it is a system glitch or their SMS has not been delivered. Currently operators are revisiting their SMS delivery report situation and developing a charged subscription service for this purpose.
This service will add to the list of value added services being provided to its customers. With this service, customers will get information in real time as soon as the SMS is delivered to the recipient and will be assured of the delivery of their SMS on the destination.
Subscription:
For subscription, subscriber can send “SUB” to 533 for activation of this service
Charges:
The charges for Delivery Report Service are Rs 10+t per month.
source: Telecom Recorder

Zong Gives Away Prize to KPO Winner

ZONG’s Keep Phone On (KPO) reward program received an overwhelming
response from the consumers.
The first KPO lucky draw took place in which
one lucky winner received a motorcycle for keeping his phone on. Picture
shows Farman Iqbal Khan, CSC Manager Peshawar handing over the key to
Attaullah Khan of Kark.

Zong Becomes the Fastest Growing Network in the Country

Zong has become the fastest growing network of Pakistan as it has recorded 500 percent growth in terms of number of cell sites during the last three years. The Company now has 5,612 cell sites out of which a massive 4,500 have been set up since 2007.
In April 2008, Zong joined the Telecom industry in Pakistan as the smallest operator. It took ZONG two years and the fastest rollout in the history of the industry to setup a network which its competitors had taken more than a decade to set up. ZONG now covers 10,000 cities, towns and villages across Pakistan.
“It has been more than 2 years since the launch of ZONG during which we have made monumental progress,” said Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing, ZONG. “In all areas of our operations, we have upped the ante and set new benchmarks for the industry,” added Wassay.
ZONG’s reach now stretches from the mountain tops of Ishkoman in Gilgit-Baltistan to the rocky plains of Buleda in Balochistan to the midst of mega cities. It has chosen to work with some of the top companies like Ericsson, Huawei, Alcatel Lucent and ZTE to provide top-of-the-line infrastructure for its services.
ZONG has so far invested US $1.66 billion in Pakistan and has plans to further invest $300 million in 2010 which is the largest investment by any telecom operator in the current year. The Company continues to invest heavily in the construction of GSM networks, support systems and transmission facilities, and for the development of new technologies and new businesses. China Mobile – the parent company of ZONG – pursues continuous innovation in the provision of services, business, technology and management and has sustained a leadership position in the telecom industry.

Zong Offers you to Block Promotional SMS

Zong has become the first operator to provide its customers with a facility to block promotional SMS, a unique service through which you will be able to restrict promotional SMS from the comfort of your homes and offices.
Usually, other companies block promotional messages by calling helpline or by visiting service centers.
How to Block Promotional Messages:
To block promotional SMS,

• Visit this URL: http://203.82.55.30/websms/blocklist.aspx
• Enter your number and you will receive a PIN Code
• Enter that PIN code on the website to block all promotional SMS.

How to UnBlock Promotional Messages:
To unblock promotional SMS just enter your number and unblock the promotional SMS.

Keep Phone On: Zong Receives Overwhelming Response

Zong received an overwhelming response to its Keep Phone On (KPO) reward program.
The first KPO lucky draw took place yesterday on 9 July, 2010 in which one lucky winner received a motorcycle for keeping his or her phone on during the month.
This was Pakistan’s first prepaid reward program which offered instant prizes to its customers for just keeping their phone on! The response from existing ZONG subscribers and new subscribers showed that people appreciate the difference between being rewarded for loyalty as opposed to for buying a SIM.
This program was designed to gain the most out of a consumer based reward programs which sidelines the usual practice of all other operators of offering SIM Lagao/Jagao campaigns.
With KPO, ZONG rewards its customers for staying with ZONG – the longer they stay with ZONG, the more rewards and prizes they are eligible to receive. These rewards include free SMS, free on-net minutes, cash, motorcycles and cars. There have been daily cash prize winners since the program was initiated and now of course, one of the big prizes has been won.
Moreover every ZONG prepaid customer is entitled to win under the KPO reward program. As long as a ZONG subscriber keeps his or her phone on every day and completes at least one revenue generating activity, they too will be eligible to participate in July’s motorcycle lucky draws on the 16^th,23^rd and 30^th. The lucky draw for the Mehran for July will be 18^th July.
The winner of the motorcycle on the 9^th has 5 days to claim their prize at a Customer Service Centre and within a fortnight they will be riding their new motorcycle.
Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing, ZONG, while congratulating the lucky winner said, “We wish all our subscribers the best of luck for the daily cash draws and the weekly motorcycle ones. We want the industry to realize that it is important to reward our existing subscribers not entice new ones all the time.”
He added that this is a first for the industry where they have stopped focusing on price wars and start to build lasting relationships with their subscribers.

Zong Offers Unlimited Calls in Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala & Sialkot

Zong has added more cities to its list of LBC or Location Based Charging offer. Zong’s LBC offer enable its customers to make unlimited on-net calls at Rs. 7 plus tax per day.
Now with addition of 4 more cities, there are total of 29 cities being offered with LBC charges.
This time Zong’s unlimited offer is for relatively bigger cities, a bold step i would say. Cities include:

• Faisalabad
• Multan
• Gujranwala
• Sialkot

So Zong customers residing in above mentioned cities will get unlimited on-net calls for Rs. 7 plus tax per day.
How to subscribe:
All new and MNP subscribers get free subscription for one month, meaning that they will get this free calling facility for no additional charge for first month.
However, old customers can subscribe to this offer by sending an SMS to 522 as following:

LBC City	Command
Faisalabad	“fsb” to 522
Sialkot	“slk” to 522
Gujranwala	“gjn” to 522
Multan	“mlt” to 522

Charges:

• For New and MNP Customers: Free of charge for first month, and then Rs. 7 per day
• Existing customers: Rs.7 per day

For more information contact helpline
Via Telecom Recorder

Register Complaints Online for Zong

Along with helpline, Service Centers and email support- now Zong is offering you to register your complaints online by filling a simple form and telling your problem to Zong Complaint Management Portal.
Zong says that customers will be returned calls on resolution of complaints, however, resolution time is not mentioned at the time of complaint registry.
System doesn’t give you any complaint number, that’s probably due to a fact that complaint system is being tested as of now.
Portal is also asking for username and password, which means Zong has plans to register its customers for complaint management portal. So let’s wait to see more on this support system, particularly the login thing, as its necessary to keep away the spam and un-wanted help seekers.
Via Telecomandit

Zong Launches Lowest Rate: 67 Paisa Per Min

Zong in an extraordinary move, has launched Pakistan’s lowest call rate of 67 paisa per minute with the same charge being applicable to calls to any other network at any time.
A subscription based package, for which charging for each subscription will be PKR 10 + tax. with auto subscription & multiple subscription in a day will be possible.
Offer details are :

• Rs 10+Tax will be deducted on subscription
• You will get 10 On-net minutes, 5 Off-net minutes & Unlimited SMS to any network
• The validity of these free minutes and SMS is one calendar day i.e. from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 every day.
• Once subscribed, you will get this offer everyday automatically.
• The call pulse will be per minute regardless of the base pulse.
• Multiple subscriptions are possible
• The newly purchased free minutes and SMS will not be added to the existing free minutes and SMS, the previous quota will be expired

How to Subscribe:
To avail this offer dial *670# or SMS Sub to 670
If subscriber has also subscribed to SMS Bundles, Family Pack, Super Free, BTO, LNO, the 67 Paisa/min Anytime – Any Network free resources will be given on top of other existing free resources.
If the customer exceeds either 10 on net minutes, 5 off net minutes or 125 SMS within the valid time period, charging will be as per tariff plan. For example, if the subscriber subscribes to 67 Paisa/min Anytime, Any Network at 10: 00 am and by 11:00 am has used 6 offnet minutes. The subscriber will be charged PKR 10 + tax for 67 Paisa/min Anytime – Any Network as well as 1 minutes as per tariff plan for the extra off net minute.
Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing, ZONG, said, “ZONG is repeatedly taking steps to provide the greatest value to our subscribers. Reduced call rates across the board is one benefit we are proud to give our loyal customers.”
He added that price moves are only one way in which we serve our subscribers but it is a key strength of the organization. Acknowledging the need to have economical ways to call off-net numbers is a central part of the philosophy of this package.

Zong Introduces Z100 Handset Offer

Zong will be introducing has introduced another handset offer, called Z100 with a price tag of Rs. 1,599 that will include:

• Z100 Handset
• Zong Connection
• 1000 Minutes (On-net)
• 1000 SMS

It is said that Zong will be announcing this handset pretty soon, maybe today or tomorrow at most. Earlier Zong and Ufone both have run successful handset campaigns, in fact Ufone just launched Ufone Icon today. Apparently, the handset trend is going upward which is believed as a good way of earning loyal customers.

Further features of Z100 will be as following:

• FM Radio
• Torch
• Poly Phonic Ring Tones
• Loud speaker
• Phone Book Memory (300)
• SMS Memory (100)
• 6th Months Warranty

Note: Validity of using free minutes and SMS is 15 days

Handsets price is Rs. 1,599/- and will be available at ZONG franchises and retail outlets.

Zong Adds 10 More Cities for LBC [Unlimited Calls]

As we had anticipated yesterday and as reported by Telecomandit today, Zong has added more cities to its list of LBC or Location Based Charging offer.

Now with addition of 10 cities in this phase, there are total of 25 cities being offered with LBC charges, something that other operators should start worrying about.

10 cities included in the list in current phase are: Chichawatni, Chistian, Chunian, Sargodha, Khushab, Muridke, Muzaffargarh, Pakpattan, Vehari and Hyderabad.

So Zong customers residing in above mentioned cities will get unlimited on-net calls for Rs. 7 plus tax per day.

How to subscribe:

All new and MNP subscribers get free subscription for one month, meaning that they will get this free calling facility for no additional charge for first month.

However, old customers can subscribe to this offer by sending an SMS to 522 as following:

LBC City	Command
Chichawatni	“chw” to 522
Chistian	“chs” to 522
Chunian	“chn” to 522
Sargodha	“srg” to 522
Khushab	“ksb” to 522
Muridke	“mrd” to 522
Muzaffargarh	“mzg” to 522
Pakpattan	“pkp” to 522
Vehari	“vhr” to 522
Hyderabad	“hyd” to 522

Charges:

• For New and MNP Customers: Free of charge for first month, and then Rs. 7 per day
• Existing customers: Rs.7 per day

For more information contact helpline