Jazz 4 New Offers

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Jazz budget is now more powerful than ever with an amazing package, and a completely fresh look! Offering remarkable rates and package features, it is the best way to stay in touch with millions of Mobilink family members in Pakistan.

SMS Bundle Offer (all networks)
Jazz brings bigger and better SMS bundle offer for all networks. After the success of SMS Fever in the past, Jazz again proves that the brand provides value & economy to its users nationwide. This latest Jazz SMS Bundle offer has rates that apply to all networks and gives Jazz users a widening spectrum to reach friends & family through SMS.

This offer will not be available to Jazz Octane subscribers
Limited time offer

Subscription Process

Process 1:
For Bundle-1(30 SMS): Enter *101*1*01# on mobile screen and press send
For Bundle-2(200 SMS): Enter *101*1*02# on mobile screen and press send
Process 2:
Dial 121 for Jazz Features Menu

1.Press 6 for new features
2.Press 3 to hear information about SMS bundles
3.Press 1 to subscribe to SMS bundles
Press 1 to select ‘Bundle 1(30 SMS)’ or Press 2 to select ‘Bundle 2(200 SMS)’
Press 1 to confirm selection

Jazz Karobar

JAZZ KAROBAR is a SMS-based advertising portal that allows users to post their ads, and view ads posted by others. The objective of the service is to connect buyers and sellers to facilitate transactions. The mechanics are the same as that of a classifieds page in a newspaper; the user gets the contact details of the seller and contacts him/her to complete the transaction. JAZZ Karobar is a platform to connect buyers and sellers of various different products and services.

You can receive details for various different products and services through JAZZ Karobar. You can use JAZZ Karobar to conveniently find anything that you want to purchase. Whether you want to see products in a specific category, e.g. Mobile Phones, Cars etc, or you want to find a specific product in particular, e.g. Nokia 6110, JAZZ Karobar provides a fast, cheap and convenient way for you to get the best deals around.

Service Mechanics

Send ‘JK’ to 652 to receive the ‘Main Menu’The Main Menu can be used to browse the service at all times. Keep this saved in your SMS Inbox and use it to call the service whenever required.

BUYERS

You can receive details for various different products and services through JAZZ Karobar. You can use JAZZ Karobar to conveniently find anything that you want to purchase. Whether you want to see products in a specific category, e.g. Mobile Phones, Cars etc, or you want to find a specific product in particular, e.g. Nokia 6110, JAZZ Karobar provides a fast, cheap and convenient way for you to get the best deals around.

-To browse the Ads in a particular category, use “To BUY”
-To Search the Database for a particular ad, use “To SEARCH ADS”

To BUY

The following steps will be involved if you want to view a List of all the ads in a particular category:
1.Type ‘JK’ in a new message and send it to 652. You will receive the JAZZ Karobar Main Menu (this Menu can be used to browse the service at all times)
2.Select Option 1 “to BUY” by replying to the Main Menu with ‘1’. You will receive the Category Selection Menu
3.Reply to the Category Selection Menu with

‘1’ For Mobile Phones,
‘2’ For Cars,
‘3’ For Motorcycles,
‘4’ For property,
‘5’ For Tutor,
‘6’ For Home Appliances
‘7’ For Miscellaneous You will receive a List of Ads along with the Price

4.From the List, choose the Ad you want to view and reply with the corresponding number. For example, from the List:
Honda City Rs900000
Honda Accord Black Rs 2000000
Suzuki FX Blue Rs 100000

Reply with ‘1’ to view the details for “1. Honda City Rs 900000”

Reply with ‘2’ to view the details for “Honda Accord Black Rs 2000000”, and so on for as many Ads as are displayed in the List

If you want to continue receiving the List, reply to the List message with ‘N’

To SEARCH ADS
Please follow the steps below to search the Database:
1.Type ‘JK’ in a new message and send it to 652. You will receive the JAZZ Karobar Main Menu
2.Select Option 4 “to SEARCH ADS” by replying to the Main Menu with ‘4’. You will receive the following reply: “Reply with keyword”
3.Reply to this message with the Item that you are looking for. For example, if you are looking for a Nokia 6110, reply to this message with ‘NOKIA 6110’. You will receive a List of Ads that match the criteria
4.From the List, choose the Ad you want to view and reply with the corresponding number. For example from the List:

Nokia 6110 blue Rs 5150
Nokia 6110 new Rs 7000
Nokia 6110 black Rs 5500

Reply with ‘1’ to view the details for “1. Nokia 6110 blue Rs 5150”

Reply with ‘2’ to view the details for “Nokia 6110 new Rs 7000”, and so on for as many Ads as are displayed in the List

If you want to continue receiving the List, reply to the List message with ‘N’

SELLERS
JAZZ Karobar is the most convenient and inexpensive way of advertising. You can reach over 33million people with your Ad just by sending a few SMS’s to the Service.

In order to Post Ads to JAZZ Karobar, you have to register for the service. Registration will involve recording your contact details that will be presented to the Buyer once he selects an ad.

To REGISTER
Follow the step below to register yourself for the service:

1.Type ‘JK’ in a new message and send it to 652. You will receive the JAZZ Karobar Main Menu
2.Select Option 1 “to SELL” by replying to the Main Menu with ‘1’. You will get the following reply: “Reply with NameMobile no.City”
3.Reply to this message with the required information in the format provided. For example, “Ali Khan 03008123456” Islamabad”
4.Once you have sent the message successfully, you will receive a Confirmation SMS. You will then be able to post ads and reach millions of audience.

To SELL

Please follow these steps to post an ad on the JAZZ Karobar service:

1.Type ‘JK’ in a new message and send it to 652. You will receive the JAZZ Karobar Main Menu
2.Select Option 1 “to BUY” by replying to the Main Menu with ‘1’. You will receive the Category Selection Menu
3.Reply to the Category Selection Menu with

‘1’ For Mobile Phones,
‘2’ For Cars,
‘3’ For Motorcycles,
‘4’ For property,
‘5’ For Tutor,
‘6’ For Home Appliances
‘7’ For Miscellaneous

4.You will receive the following reply; “Reply with Description (max. 160 characters)”. Reply to his message with a description of the Product/Service that you want to sell. For example, “Honda Civic 2004, Metallic blue. Alloy rims, new tires. Fully powered. New stereo system. Running: 60000KM”
5.You will receive the following reply: “Reply with Price (Number)”. Reply to this message with the Price of the Product. For example, “Rs 900000”
6.You will receive a confirmation SMS and your AD will be visible on the Portal within 24 hrs of posting.

For AD STATUS

You can check how many times your AD has been viewed by following the steps mentioned below:

1.Type ‘JK’ in a new message and send it to 652. You will receive the JAZZ Karobar Main Menu
2.Select Option 5 “for AD STATUS” by replying to the Main Menu with ‘5’. You will receive the following reply “Enter Mobile Number”
3.Reply with the Mobile Number that you entered during Registration, e.g. ‘03008123456’
4.You will receive a reply in the following format “Your Advertisement Status is ”

SCREENING POLICY
-Advertisements shall be fair and honest.
-Advertisements must not contain any racist, defamatory, obscene or sexually explicit/vulgar material. All such advertisements will not be posted.
-Advertisements posted by users must have the price of the product mentioned clearly otherwise the advertisements will not be posted.
-Any advertisement containing incomplete information will not be posted.
-Advertisements must be posted in their correct categories. Any advertisement not sent to the correct category (eg. a user attempting to sell mobile phones must post the ad in the phone category) will not be posted.
-Advertisements shall not serve to an unfair aim and interest and shall not lead to unfair competition.
-Advertisements which are deceptive, misleading would not be posted.
-Advertisements of products containing alcohol and products banned by law are prohibited.
-Advertisements of medicine and medical products will not be posted.
-Advertisements should have no references to products or services of the sponsor or a third party.
-Sponsorship of prohibited products, news and current affairs programs is not allowed.
-Advertising addressed to minors should not aim to harm minors physically, mentally, socially or psychologically and should not force minors to sign any contracts.

JAZZ MOBILE HUNGAMA

Jazz now brings to you an amazing handset bundle offer by bringing together a top quality handset along with a Jazz SIM and free balance at the most affordable price of Rs. 1575. Now you can get your very own mobile from your nearest Mobilink Franchise Center and enjoy the best deal in town! And that’s not all, each handset has a warranty of 6 months!

Terms and conditions:
-Distribution is limited to selected Mobilink Franchises Nationwide and Mobilink CS Centers in Faisalabad, Jehlum, Multan, Hyderabad, Peshawar and Gujranwala only

-This is a limited time offer
-The handset is network locked and will work only with a Jazz SIM

Mobilink Insurance Service

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Mobilink has always been at the forefront when it comes to innovative Value Added Services which have furthered its vision of reshaping lives across Pakistan. Once again, Mobilink brings a service which keeps in mind not only its millions of customers, but goes a step further by showing its care for its customers’ loved ones as well.

Mobilink in collaboration with EFU General Insurance Limited introduces for the first time in Pakistan, accidental death insurance of Rs. 300,000 for all Mobilink customers.

How to avail insurance facility:

Follow the simple steps given below to avail this facility:

1. SMS ‘REG’ to 1600

2. A verification message will be sent with your personal details. You need to confirm the details by sending “Y” if correct or “N” otherwise.

3. If you reply with “Y” you will be asked to provide the following information:

- Your postal address

- Beneficiary’s name

- Your relationship with the beneficiary

- Beneficiary’s postal address

- Beneficiary’s CNIC

4. After providing above mentioned information you’ll be sent a confirmation message. You will be asked to reply to that message to confirm your registration to the insurance facility.

5. A Reference ID will be sent to you once your registration process is complete. Your insurance certificate will be delivered to your provided address in 15-20 working days.

6. In case you do not receive your insurance certificate within 15 to 20 working days of registration, you can contact EFU (address given below) and show the Reference ID SMS to the EFU representative to get your insurance certificate.

Charges:
The insurance confirmation SMS is charged at Rs 15 + tax/year
All additional SMS will be charged at Rs 1 + tax / SMS

Terms & Conditions:

- In order to avail this insurance facility the SIM CARD, on which the service has been obtained, should be valid & registered in insured user’s name. For avoidance of doubt, only registered users shall be eligible to avail this insurance facility.

- Following documents will be required by the beneficiary to claim the insurance cover:

a. Duly completed and signed claim form

b. Certified medical/postmortem report

c. Death certificate

d. Deceased’s CNIC

e. Beneficiary’s CNIC or Form B

f. Any other document required by the investigator appointed

EFU’s Office contact details:

EFU’s Corporate Division8th Floor, Business Plaza, Mumtaz Hasan Road Off I.I. Chundrigar Road, KarachiTel: 021-2425898, 2428965-9 Fax: 021-2428119, 2428290

Telenor SIM Lagao Offer

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Offer:

Get 100 free minutes and 100 free SMS’

Qualifying Customers:
Customers who have not done any activity since 10th January 2009 will be able to avail this campaign
To check if you are part of the campaign: Call IVR 2222 or send an SMS containing “FREE” to 2222

Call IVR 2222. (charges are Rs. 1 + tax per min) or Send an SMS containing “FREE” to short code 2222 to avail the 100 free minutes and 100 free SMSs. (charges are Rs. 1 + tax) the 100 free minutes and 100 free SMSs will be posted to the subscriber’s account with in the next 48 hrs

Validity of Free Minutes & Free SMSs: 15 days after the free minutes and SMS have been posted to the subscriber’s account

If the qualifying customers have lost/damaged their SIM they can get a replacement SIM free of cost (Only once) from any Telenor Sales and Service Centre or Franchise during the duration of this campaign

This Offer is being launched for all prepaid packages

This is a limited time Offer

The qualified subscriber will have to call IVR 2222 or send an SMS to short code 2222. He will get 100 Free minutes and 100 free SMSs posted to his/her account. The 100 free minutes and 100 free SMSs will be posted to the subscriber’s account within 48 hrs

All prepaid customers who have not done any activity since 10th January 2009 will be able to avail this campaign

-Talkshawk per min
-Talkshawk 30 sec
-Talkshawk per sec
-Talkshawk A1
-djuice
-djuice jagtay raho

Free minutes & Free SMS can only be used for TP to TP calls and SMSs (On Telenor numbers).

Huawei Likely to Fire 400 Employees

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There is a strong rumor in market that Huawei Pakistan is going to fire as many as 400 employees in coming month.

We were told that job cut is due to delay in 3G and increasing operating expenses. Huawei had invested heavily for 3G that was expected earlier this year. However, 3G’s speculated delay that may turn out to be longer than couple of quarters, is apparently the root cause of this speculated lay off.

On other hands, multiple inside sources from Ufone have confirmed us that distance between Huawei and Ufone is increasing due to variety of reasons. Reportedly, the contract between Ufone and Huawei may not last long as the differences have reached a point of no return.

When contacted senior spokesman of Huawei Pakistan, he did not respond to any question and said that he is in a meeting in Lahore. Later on my repeated tries to establish communication with him didn’t succeed. At last I left him an SMS that he can contact me back regarding said query, which he has not responded till now.

Update: Huawei Spokesman just called me and said that in this tough time of recession, everyone including USA, UAE and global markets are shedding their work force; furthermore, projects with Ufone have been completed - now if Ufone is not expanding its network than what can we do?

On other hands, when we contacted Ufone’s spokesman, he said that he is ignorant of termination of contract between Ufone and Huawei– “company may not make it public, even if it is the case”, added Ufone’s spokesman.

Update (Feb 26th, 6:20 PM): Ufone’s spokesman just called me recorded his viewpoint as following

“Ufone has strong working relation with Huawei Pakistan, and we are as close with Huawei as before”

Reportedly a short listed list of employees has been sent to China for approval as all operations in Pakistan are controled by Huawei Headquarter.

In any case, Huawei Employees who were associated with Ufone project should not expect their best time ahaed.

ZONG revised their Offer

Tweet Pin It After Ufone launched their new offers of unlimited SMS which is actually daily limit of 500 sms Zong revised their old offer which is same as ufone offer through quick fire advertisment on TV..




Have a thousand things to say? ZONG gives you Unlimited SMS for only Rupees 3 per day to any number, any network, any time in Pakistan!

To subscribe SMS “sub” to 700 and to unsubscribe SMS “unsubscribe” to 700.
Terms and conditions and taxes apply.

The Daily limit for SMS is 500 per day per customer.

PTCL wins contract for new ISE building …

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) would provide all communication facilities in the new building of Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) including voice data and an agreement is likely to be signed within two days.

A high-level delegation of PTCL, led by its Senior Executive Vice President Naveed Saeed, held a meeting with the Managing Director Aftab Chaudhry, ISE during its visit.

Aftab on the occasion said that a number of companies have been contacted to provide their services to ISE but the Board of Directors after thorough consultation decided to award the contract to PTCL, as it is not only a big company but providing quality services.

After interlinking Islamabad and Lahore Stock Exchanges, better results were produced, he added. Naveed Saeed said that the PTCL is adopting new research activities aimed at meeting the challenges of modern world and to ensure all facilities to its consumers.

General Manager Corporate, Zahid Mehmood while giving briefing regarding the project said that fibre, copper and wireless would be used in the proposed service and there would be zero chances of service disruption.

Microsoft not to ask for refund from laid-off workers…

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IN today’s ear, efficient and advanced telecommunication system / networks are indispensable for the socio-economic development of any State. Additionally, if such systems/ networks are maintained under proper governmental checks for authenticity of user’s data, it will further help in eradicating crimes from the society thus benefiting society and the government.

During last few years, Pakistan has seen unprecedented developments in telecommunication sector, particularly mobile telephony that is evident from the mind-boggling 90 million mobile connections in a country of around 160 million people. The growth was so phenomenal and overwhelming that the mobile companies, despite elaborated Rules, Regulations and clear instructions by the PTA, regarding sale of SIMs, did not care to control their sale chain and failed in acquisition of correct data of their users. In order to curb the sale of SIMs without proper verification of consumer’s antecedents, PTA adopted number of measures.

PTA being a watch dog realizing the situation, decided to develop a mechanism to curb the sale of unregistered SIMs. After having series of consultations with Law Enforcement Agencies and Operators, PTA came up with the new procedure of sale of non-active SIMs. As per new procedure, mobile service agreement form (CSAF). The SIM is then activated after verification of user data from the NADRA data base. Although the SIMs are non-active but the purchasers are able to dial 789 for activation of new SIM. Upon successful confirmation of few queries by the call centre representative, the SIM is activated within 24 hours.

The new regime adopted by the PTA would make it difficult for outlaws, unscrupulous elements to buy new SIM without legal documents. If followed in letter and spirit, the new regime would improve the user’s data and greatly discourage misuse of the telecom facilities. This will create an environment of trust peace of mind, a prosperous society and effective communication while also helping the Government in achieving their different objectives.

The Regulator, since implementation of the new regime on February 1, 2009, is doing its best by ensuring sale of SIMs as per the regime. However, it may not be possible without support of our citizens.

Therefore, PTA urges the citizens to fulfill their obligation for making our society an exemplary one. Your information about the franchisees and retailers those are involved in the sale of SIMs without obtaining complete antecedents of purchasers would help PTA and government controlling the unlawful use of mobile facilities and ultimately secure ourselves and our society.

Unlimited SMS Daily for Rs 2.99

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Unlimited SMS Daily for Rs 2.99



To enjoy the fantastic rates on SMS offered by Prepaid select the subscription package which best suits your requirement.

Note:
•All rates are exclusive of GST
•Standard rates apply to all SMS sent to the respective ShortCode.
•These offer do not include Premium SMS OR International SMS.
•Validity of the Daily Package is 24 hours from the point of the subscription.
•To check remaining free SMS & expiry date you can send blank SMS to 606.
• Fair Use Policy is applicable, up to 5,000 SMS.
• 21% FED on usage and 10% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies.

How to Subscribe

To subscribe to the SMS package which suits your requirement simply follow the mentioned procedure

Step 1: Write message “Sub”

Step 2: Send to “type the respective code of the required subscription plan”

Example: Send “sub” in an SMS to 601 for subscribing to Package 1.

Warid...Life ka network or dead network

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By Sohaib hassan

Today we saw that telecommunication companies offering various types of offer which include lowest call rates or different types of services specially the last month and this month is totally dedicated to the advertising campaign e.g, Ufone was playing with marketing tools, Zong had also got new rates offer, Mobilink(Jazz) was also busy in improving courage and call rates and also advertising their offers. Telenor launched Persona with new services.That was quiet a busy month but if we realize that someone is very silent who was that...................

It was a warid telecom what they are thinking i don't know but may be they have some marketing strategies or some thing else but inspite of all things the first thing for the company was the confidence and satisfaction of their customers, No one wanted to shake the satisfation of their customers but Warid got a great heart and ignorance ability they didn't offering any services in last two months.But they still have decent customers and ranking which is very strange.

One thing is also very noticible that warid was always very weak if we came to media advertising specially in sindh but any how Warid telecom is a one of the great and growing Networks in Pakistan.

Nokia Slide reviews

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Product Details: 6600 Slide Core



Feature

AudioVideoPlayer
3G Phone
FMRadio
BlueTooth
Camera
EDGE
GPRS
ExpandableMemory


Camera : 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
EDGE : Class 32
GPRS : Class 32
ExpandableMemory : Yes



Additional Feature

93 x 45 x 14 mm, 52 cc
Weight 110 g
TFT, 16M colors 240 x 320
pixels, 2.2 inches
- Metal and glossy surfaces
Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3
Card Slot microSD (TransFlash), up to 4GB
- 18 MB internal memory
GPRS Class 32, 88 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 32, 296 kbits
3G Yes, 384 kbps
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0
USB Yes, v2.0
microUSB Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera mini 4)
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Stereo FM radio
- MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA player
- Accelerometer
- Nokia Maps
- T9 Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh (BL-4U)

Price: Rs 24200






















Product Details: 3600 Slider Core



Feature

AudioVideoPlayer
FMRadio
BlueTooth
Camera
EDGE
GPRS
ExpandableMemory


Camera : 3.15MP,2048x1536 pixels,video
EDGE : Class 32
GPRS : Class 32
ExpandableMemory : Yes



Additional Feature


97.8 x 47.2 x 14.5 mm,


60 cc Weight


97.3 g TFT,


16M colors 240 x 320 pixels, 2.0 inches


- Five-way navigation key


Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3


Card Slot microSD (TransFlash), up to 4GB


- 30 MB internal memory


GPRS Class 32, 100 kbps


HSCSD Yes, 28.8 kbps


EDGE Class 32, 296 kbits


Bluetooth Yes, v2.0


USB Yes, v2.0


microUSB Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera mini 4)


Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels,video


- Java MIDP 2.0


- Stereo FM radio with RDS


- MP3/AAC/eAAC+ player


- TV out


- Nokia Maps


- T9 Standard battery, Li-Ion 860 mAh (BL-4S)









Price: Rs 16300
















Product Details: 2680 slide Core



Feature

AudioVideoPlayer
FMRadio
BlueTooth
Camera
GPRS


Camera : VGA, 640x480 pixels
GPRS : Class 10



Additional Feature


99 x 47.1 x 14.8 mm,


61.7 cc Weight 97 g TFT




, 65K colors 128 x 160 pixels


Polyphonic, MP3


- 32 MB internal memory


GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32


- 48 kbps


Bluetooth Yes


Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML




Camera VGA, 640x480 pixels




- Java MIDP 2.0


- FM radio & recording




- MP3 player


- Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging


- Advanced calculator


- Organizer with local calendar


- DARP (for improved radio network usage efficiency)


Standard battery, Li-Ion 860 mAh (BL-4S)



Price: Rs 8200

PTCL customer facilitation camp …

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Islamabad: PTCL Business Zone North, Islamabad set up a customer facilitation camp near Kalsoom Plaza, Blue Area for providing telephone services to the customers of Capital Telecom Region.

The valued customers were provided firsthand information about PTCL services through banners, brochures and handbills, etc, at the customer facilitation camp, set up for the promotion of sales and services for the customers of the capital.

The executive vice-president of the Business Zone North along with the general manager of the capital region and other senior officers visited the customer facilitation camp. The spokesman said the purpose of establishing the camp was to facilitate customers and offer the entire spectrum of telecom-related services under one roof and at one place.

The facilities available included new telephone connections, booking of PTCL SMART-TV, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), broadband packages, selling PTCL wireless V-fone connections and sets, wireless phone scratch cards/SIMs and other PTCL services.

Different counters provided fast-track solutions to the customers, served by customer-friendly and highly trained staff. The customers showed keen interest in purchasing Wireless Local Loop (WLL) phones, broadband packages and installation of new fixed line connections.

The Islamabad based customers, particularly, could lodge their complaints, relating to faulty phones, delay in installation of new telephone connections, non-delivery of phone bills, wrong billing and other telecom services.

In addition to all these facilities, customers could avail the opportunity of getting duplicate bills from this camp. They could get their bills corrected and got their phones unblocked by providing a copy of the paid bill. Customers could also get a new free-of-cost telephone directory for Islamabad Telecom Region and firsthand information about services and products.

Mobilink Sheds its 200 Employees

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Reportedly, Mobilink had laid-off its 200 employees, mainly from administration and security departments, throughout the country. These contract based employees were given their termination letters with immediate effect.

Inside source at Mobilink revealed us that Mobilink Management had further plans to lay-off its employees from other departments as well; however the idea has been put on hold due to a case filed by terminated employees against Mobilink - in which CEO Mobilink, Head HR and Chairman PTA were held respondents in the court.

As per another rumor, Mobilink has plans to cut down further work force on March 7th, 2009. Furthermore, Mobilink employees may miss their bonuses this year, as it was clearly communicated by Rashid Khan, CEO, Mobilink during his visit to Lahore (during last week). A mobilink source, who was part of that meeting, confirmed us that Mr. Khan said we should worry about securing our jobs instead of looking for bonuses.

Orascom Decides to Sell LinkDotNet

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Orascom has finally announced its intention to sell its internet arm, LINKdotNet to Mobinil - an Egyptian Company for Mobile Services. The offer was approved by the ECMS Board of Directors on February 20, 2009.

This sellout of Link Dot Net will include internet operations in all countries including Pakistan, where Link Dot Net is operating.

Mobinil is the largest operator in the market, and according to figures from the Mobile World database, has a market share of around 48%.

Link Dot Net Pakistan will also go with LinkDotNet global entity, meaning that Link Dot Net Pakistan will be controlled by Mobinill after this sale-out.

When speaking with a top level official at Link Dot Net (Pakistan), he confirmed us that the evaluation is under process and Link Dot Net Pakistan will be handed over to Mobinil if deal gets matured.

It merits mentioning here that Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited (PMCL) had requested Pakistan Telecommunication Limited to transfer licenses of its affiliated companies that includes, Dancom Online, World Online, Link Direct, Mobilink, Intouch etc. to their respective individual licenses.

We are still waiting for any announcment regarding speculated sale out of Mobilink’s 26 percent shares!

Telenor Plans to Rely on MNP

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By Haseeb CH

Reportedly, Telenor Pakistan has initiated this campaign in far flung but populous cities of Pakistan, such as Rahim Yar Khan, which is located at the junction of Punjab and Sindh. By the way, Rahim Yar Khan is always considered as the hotspot of many cellular campaigns. Now let me share a NEW SENSE OF COMPETITION initiated by Telenor in this City.

Telenor Pakistan has decided to launch its Mobile Number Portability Campaign in a new way from Rahim Yar Khan, According to the reliable sources and Market Heads, Telenor is conveying a message to their retailers about the competition, which is all about targeting the other Cellular Network users to shift to Telenor. In this Regard they have announced five prizes of motor bikes for its retailers, and 3 motor bikes for its Retail Sales Officers. Company has also announced that Rs. 25 will be given to the retailers for every MNP in addition to the chance to win Motor Bikes.

The retailers will have to register every number they convert to Telenor by dedicated number 668 by sending SMS. In this way Telenor will update the retailer database. In its first phase, this Campaign will start from 25 Feb and will continue till 25 April. Every Frenchise is given a target of converting 30,000 numbers. The suburbs are targeted specially in this campaign where customers are finding difficulties in using other cellular Networks. The Main focus is on the retailers and opinion leaders in the suburbs of the city and neighboring villages which forms a considerable amount of customer base.

Now the catch is that you can’t offer any incentive for converting any number from other network to your network through MNP. But we know that Telenor has been silently convincing customers to get on-board through between the line messages.

It is obvious that going sensible is wiser than to go Aggressive!

The Reasons behind launching this campaign are:-


-Due to paisa War between Cellular Companies, it is more sensible to get cusotmers of other network than the new one

-Saturation of Cellular Market

-New customers are reluctant to enter due to new PTA SIM Registration Regulations.

-This campaign will not only add your customers, but it will also reduce other network customers at the same time


Objectives of this Campaign


-Increase customers, and hence the revenues

-Converting more registered people to Telenor’s network will play a pivotal role in increasing the Share.

Unregistered Sims to be blocked after March 31, says Rehman …

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ISLAMABAD (February 23 2009): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior has said that all unregistered Sims of various cellular companies being used would be blocked after March 31, 2009. An Interior Ministry press release issued here Sunday said that Nadra would verify the data of buyers of the Sim.


About the already unregistered Sims being used, he said messages would be sent to mobile phone numbers users to register Sims (Subscribers Identification Module) in their name, otherwise these would be blocked.

Nokia 5800 Xpress music

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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic



General

Supported Network:
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Date Announced:
Available. Released 2008, November


Size

Dimensions:
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc
Weight:
109 g


Display

Display Colors:
TFT touchscreen, 16M colors
Display Size:
360 x 640 pixels, 3.2 inches


Ringtones

Type:
Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3
Customization:
Download
Vibration:
Yes


Memory

Phonebook:
Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records:
Detailed, max 30 days
Card slot:
microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB, 8GB included,


Data

GPRS:
Class 32
HSCSD:
Yes
EDGE:
Class 32
3G:
HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
WLAN:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth:
Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared Port:
No
USB:
Yes, v2.0 microUSB


Features

OS:
Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Messaging:
SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser:
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds
Games:
Yes + Java downloadable, order now
Colors:
Black, Red, Blue
Camera:
3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, video(VGA@30fps), flash; secondary videocall camera



Battery
Battery Type:
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1320 mAh(BL-5J)
Stand-by:
Up to 406 h
Talk time:
Up to 8 h 45 min


Price: Rs.32000

N-series review

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Product Details: N96

Core Feature

AudioVideoPlayer
3G Phone
WiiFi
FMRadio
BlueTooth
Camera
EDGE
GPRS
ExpandableMemory


Camera : 5MP,2592 x 1944 pixels
EDGE : Class 32
GPRS : Class 32
ExpandableMemory : Yes

Additional Feature

103 x 55 x 18 mm, 92 cc
Weight 125 g
TFT, 16M colors
240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches
Polyphonic (64 channels), Monophonic,
True Tones, MP3
Card Slot microSD (TransFlash)
- 16 GB internal memory
- 128MB RAM, 256MB storage memory
GPRS Class 32, 107 / 64.2 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 32, 296 kbps; DTM Class 11, 177
kbps 3G HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared Port Yes
USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB
OS Symbian OS, S60 rel. 3.2
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS reader
Camera 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels,video
- Built-in GPS receiver
- A-GPS function
- DVB-H TV broadcast receiver
- Dual slide design
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA player
- 3.5 mm audio output jack
- TV out
- Stereo FM Radio with RDS
- Office document viewer
- T9
- Voice dial/memo
Standard battery, Li-Ion 950 mAh (BL-5F)

Price: Rs 57250

Product Details: N78





Core Feature

AudioVideoPlayer
3G Phone
WiiFi
FMRadio
BlueTooth
Camera
EDGE
GPRS
ExpandableMemory






Camera : 3.15 MP
EDGE : Class 32
GPRS : Class 11
ExpandableMemory : Yes





Additional Feature





113 x 49 x 15.1 mm, 76.5 cc


Weight 101.8 g


TFT, 16M colors 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches


Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3


- Stereo speakers Card Slot microSD (TransFlash), hotswap


- 76 MB internal memory


- 96 MB SDRAM memory


- ARM 11 369 MHz processor


GPRS Class 11, 118.4 kbits


HSCSD Yes


EDGE Class 32, 296 / 177.6 kbits


3G HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps


WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology


Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP


USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB


OS Symbian OS, S60 rel. 3.2


Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds


Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels,video


- A-GPS support


- Java MIDP 2.0


- MP3/M4A/AAC/eAAC+/WMA player


- Stereo FM radio with RDS


- FM transmitter


- 3.5 mm audio output jack


- PIM including calendar, to-do list and printing


- Document viewer


- T9


- Photo/video editor


Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh (BL-6F)





Price: Rs 24350

Product Details: N79 Core Feature

AudioVideoPlayer
3G Phone
WiiFi
FMRadio
BlueTooth
Camera
EDGE
GPRS
ExpandableMemory


Camera : 5 MP
EDGE : Class 32
GPRS : Class 11
ExpandableMemory : Yes

Additional Feature

110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc

Weight 97 g TFT, 16M colors

240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches

- Downloadable themes

- Touch-sensitive Navi wheel

- Accelerometer sensor for auto

-rotate Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3

- Stereo speakers

Card Slot microSD (TransFlash),

up to 8GB, hotswap

- 83 MB internal memory

- ARM 11 369 MHz processor

GPRS Class 11, 107 kbits

HSCSD Yes

EDGE Class 32, 296 / 177.6 kbits

3G HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology

Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP

USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB

OS Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI

Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds

Camera 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels

- Built-in GPS receiver

- A-GPS support

- Java MIDP 2.0

- MP3/M4A/AAC/eAAC+/WMA player

- Stereo FM radio with RDS

- FM transmitter

- TV out

- 3.5 mm audio output jack

- Voice command/dial

- PIM including calendar, to-do list and printing

- Document viewer

- T9

- Photo/video editor

Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh (BL-6F)

Price: Rs 34000

Confirmed: Blackberry Handsets From Telenor Pakistan

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We have discussed before about Telenor going Blackberry, for which we are still waiting – but today we are going to disclose blackberry devices that Telenor will offer after its launch. So note down handsets and their models

-BlackBerry Perl Flip 8220
-Blackberry Perl 8120
-BlackBerry Curve 8900
-BlackBerry Curve 8320
-BlackBerry Bold 9000

Apparently, Telenor has got the same package as of Ufone and Warid from Blackberry with similar number of handset and models.
By the way, Telenor got little late in announcing Blackberry Services, that’s maybe due to 789 thing or their Persona Campaign. But soon we gonna see things rolling on from Telenor’s end.

Nokia Siemens Networks bridges the gap between prepaid and postpaid

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Launches 'charge@once unified' and 'charge@once business' to enable operators to put their customers first.

The leading mobile prepaid and charging supplier, Nokia Siemens Networks, has launched 'charge@once unified' and 'charge@once business' as part of its convergent Unified Charging and Billing solution that offers service providers the flexible and personalized service approach essential to driving revenues in a competitive market place.

One vital way for service providers to improve customer experience and generate more revenue is to make sure money related issues are carefree and customer care is fast and efficient.

The Nokia Siemens Networks Unified Charging and Billing offers one modular solution for prepaid charging and postpaid billing as well as customer care.
It enables service providers to offer their customers service and price plans based on personal preferences. Improved customer service allows for customers to have easy access to accurate information about their service usage and costs via an online account view – irrespective of their payment method.

The solution also provides the flexibility and cost transparency that customers need to take up new services. "This is the next generation of convergent charging and billing.

For the first time, the two domains come together as one productized solution that makes the service providers' processes and daily operations faster, easier to manage and more cost-efficient," said Juhani Hintikka, Head of Operations and Business Software, Nokia Siemens Networks.

"We have calculated together with a customer that a medium size operator in a growth market could grow an additional 4-5 percent annually in EBITDA over a five year period thanks to Unified Charging and Billing alone. It is a solution founded on our strong track record of prepaid systems and deep understanding of customer needs."

The modular Unified Charging and Billing solution allows service providers to gradually upgrade their existing charging and billing systems as it clearly separates the telecommunications specific charging and billing functions and the enterprise and financial processes into two layers, thus simplifying today's scattered billing and charging architecture.

The core of the solution is the charging and billing software, 'charge@once unified', which is based on the market-leading Nokia Siemens Networks charging and rating engine and converged data model.

It is complemented by 'charge@once business', which provides pre-integrated, converged customer care, financials and reporting functionality.
Nokia Siemens Networks has embedded its partner's market leading customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications in the charge@once business for flexible integration into the service providers' operational environment.

Nokia Siemens Networks also provides the consulting and systems integration capabilities to implement the Unified Charging and Billing solution.
With the cumulated experience of over 500 systems integration projects delivered globally, Nokia Siemens Networks' Services business has a proven track record in bringing together increasingly complex combinations of business models, processes, technologies, systems and software.

In fact, Nokia Siemens Networks supports service provider business applications during their complete life cycle, including maintenance and outsourcing services

In-flight roaming service by Ufone l

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KARACHI (February 20 2009): To enable all its valued post-paid customers to enjoy roaming service while travelling by air, Ufone, has introduced in-flight roaming service on Emirates flights from Middle East to Asia, Europe and USA. This convenient new service from Ufone is exclusively available for all post-paid customers having international roaming service provisioned on their subscriptions.

For the provision of this useful service, Ufone has partnered with AeroMobile, the most renowned Norwegian in-flight SMS and voice service provider of the world with exclusive voice and SMS service rights on Emirates Airlines.
Emirates Airlines has installed the latest equipment to support this service on 30 selected aircrafts including B 777, A 340 and world's largest air carrier the A 380. Now all Ufone post-paid subscribers flying at an altitude of 10,000 plus feet can remain in contact with their near and dear ones while travelling through Emirates from Middle East to Asia, Europe and USA.-PR

PTCL announces new wireless service from February 22.…

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KARACHI (February 18 2009): Pakistan Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (PTCL) has announced a new wireless broadband service for its subscribers in Karachi from February 22. Addressing a luncheon meeting with the members of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati), the Executive Vice President PTCL Abdul Baseer said that the new service would be called Evolution Data Optimisation (EVDO) and provide better and fast DSL service to its subscribers.

He informed that there is no consideration to declare local call free. He said that PTCL's revenue has dropped to almost half from Rs 36 billion during last fiscal year. He said that this was due to the de-regularisation policy of the government. He said that PTCL would also announce some new packages to its subscribers very soon.

Baseer said that PTCL has funds available in millions of rupees for the repair of 3 million cables in the city and to improve its infrastructure in Karachi but the permission for digging up portions of the roads from the City District Government (CDGK) is yet to be accorded. He assured that as soon as CDGK gives permission work would be started.

Replying to the demand by the Kati chief Mian Zahid Husain, he said that PTCL would soon set up a special cell at the Kati premises to resolve problems of the Kati members at a fast track. He said that the PTCL always considers to solve business community's problems on priority basis and would welcome all the suggestions in this regard. He said that the huge number of employees is the biggest burden on PTCL but the corporation is not considering any downsizing at this point.

Earlier Chairman Kati Mian Zahid Husain in his welcome address suggested the PTCL to set up a special cell at the Kati premises to address day-to-day complaints of the Kati industrialists. He further proposed that a performance report of this cell should also be submitted to him on weekly basis. He offered every possible help from Kati in this regard.

He said that Korangi industrial area is contributing Rs 270 million per day to the national exchequer and telecommunications plays a major role in the business activities and due to the reason industrialists are in dire need of uninterrupted telecommunications facilities especially DSL. He said that PTCL should provide fax and desired number facility in its V-phone service. The Parton in chief, Kati, S M Muneer in his address, said that the country's economy would remain in crisis during entire 2009 fiscal year.

He said that PTCL was the only privatised corporation which has improved its performance during last year. He, however said there is something wrong in the PTCL at the lower level which should be looked into. He pointed out that PTCL contractors leave dug up streets unattended due to which the industrialists have to face difficulties. Chairman, PTCL Committee Kati, Shahid Qureshi also spoke on the occasion.-PR

Telenor Services which most of the peoples not aware

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Aik Paisa SMS


About the service
No balance? No problem!

Telenor introduces, for the first time in Pakistan, Telenor Aik Paisa SMS, to ensure that all our valued customers always remain connected, even when they are low on balance.

Even with a balance of 1 paisa, you can send an SMS, ask for a callback or request for a balance transfer with the Telenor Smart Share service. All you need to remember are the formats that you can SMS to 140.

How to use

Ask for a callback
SMS the following to 140
CALLFRIEND’S-MOBILE-NUMBER
e.g. call 03451234567

Request for balance with Smart Share
SMS the following to 140
SHARE FRIEND'S-MOBILE-NUMBER AMOUNT
e.g. share 03451234567 170

Sending a message
SMS the following to 140 FRIEND'S-MOBILE-NUMBER MESSAGE e.g. 03451234567 i'm coming home in 10 mins

NOTE: Once you send a Telenor Aik Paisa SMS, the receiver gets a notification over SMS that states your request. In order to read the message, the receiver needs to reply to this notification SMS with 'Y'. To ignore/reject your request, the receiver can ignore this notification message.




Tele Kissan




This is an IVR based value added service for All Telenor customers. They can now get information on the following areas by calling 700 from their Telenor connection:



Press1 for Weather Forecast
Press2 for Commodity Price
Press3 for Agricultural Info
Press4 for Pest Alert & Remedies
Press5 for Agricultural News
Press6 for Agricultural Tips
Press7 for Islamic Service



Pricing:Charges for this service are Rs. 5/min + tax.*This service is being offered in Urdu.





If Telenor customes wants more information
Please View 700 Guide Map for Details.







Telenor SecureAll




Be on the Safer & Smarter side with Telenor SecureAll
Telenor presents a unique phone backup and security solution. Now backup all your contacts, SMS & media safely on the web using SecureAll.
SecureAll also allows you to keep your personal data safe & secure with its advanced security features. You can:
Remotely lock your phone (phone can only be unlocked by the user’s PIN)
Remotely Wipe all data off your phone to Secure your privacy
Backup and Restore your data anywhere, anytime
For registration SMS "REG" to "50007" and enjoy a 14 day free trial.Subscription charges: PKR 30+tax/MonthTo log on your account visit http://tp.wavesecure.com
For more details visit http://tp.wavesecure.com/faq.aspx
*Handset limitations apply. For a list of supported handsets visit http://tp.wavesecure.com/phones.aspx






Telenor Meri Zubaan SMS




Being at the forefront of change through innovation, Telenor brings its subscribers yet another industry first service! Telenor Meri Zubaan SMS Service is a unique service that enables subscribers to communicate with their loved ones and associates through SMS in their own language script.

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to type a proper language text SMS instead of roman (Urdu,Punjabi, Pushto etc written in English)? If you have, this is just the service for you as it translates an SMS in local language script (Urdu) and sends it back to the recipient or to a number to which the sender wants to send the message to.

Features:
Telenor subscribers can type in Roman Urdu (Urdu written as English text) and can receive the message back. Subscriber can then forward this message to other numbers.

Steps:

-Type the message in Roman URDU
E.g. app kaisay hain?

-Send it to 211

-Translate/converted message in URDU language/script will be received
e.g. آپ کيسے ھیں؟


Telenor subscribers can type in the recipient’s number and then the message in Roman URDU and translated message will be sent directly to recipient’s number mentioned.

Steps:

-Type in the number to which translated message should be sent followed by and then the message in Roman URDU
e.g. 0345******* app kaisay hain?

-Send it to 211

-Translated/converted message in URDU language will be sent to the recipient 0345*******
e.g. آپ کيسے ھیں؟

Please Note:
-Incase the message is not converted properly subscriber customer can type "MSG" and send it to 211 and last message sent in Roman Urdu will be sent back as it is.

-This service is handset dependent and works properly on those handsets which support URDU and ARABIC script / language.

Pricing:
Re. 1 + tax applies to any SMS sent to 211. Recipient is not charged at any step

Braintel’s License cancelled by PTA

Tweet Pin It Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has suspended Bratin Tel’s License under section 23 of the act. PTA in its determination said that braintel was violating terms and conditions of the license, furthermore, PTA said that it reserves its right to impose a penalty equivalent to the amount of loss the licensee has incurred to the national exchequer through aforesaid violation of the terms and conditions.
Determination said that PTA, through the Traffic Monitoring Facility, noted that Braintel unauthorizedly originated 450,814 international telephony minutes (accounting for 65,482 international telephony calls) and terminated those minutes in different countries through IP address 119.63.130.98 by using SIP over non-standard port 8891 from 14th May, 2008 to 30th June, 2008. Furthermore, it has also unauthorizedly terminated 2,442,779 international telephony minutes (accounting for 339,917 international telephone calls) in Pakistan through IP address 119.63.130.98 by using SIP over non-standard port 8891.
Determination said that Braintel has been using its locally allocated numbers for the Lahore Region (N/S) outside Pakistan by misusing Direct Inward Dialing technique and by mapping its numbers against IP addresses, hence, these numbers are being used globally and more than 50,000 customers of the Braintel were using these numbers in around 77 countries.
PTA had issued Braintel a show-cause notice back on October 15th, 2008; however, company didn’t stop violating the rules defined by the authority.
Full copy of the determination can be Downloaded Here (right click and select “Save Target As”)

The Paisa War is @ Peak Now

Tweet Pin It During last two weeks, we can sense the growing competition reaching a level where cellcos’ are fighting for Paisas now and everyone is claiming lowest call rates.

Zong Aims to beat the Big One

We know that Zong is engaging Mobilink from Day one. In its most recent move, it has responded to Mobilink’s 68 Paisa package in a punching way. Zong’s way of TVC is a matter of threat for Mobilink - Zong’s 65 Paisa TVC literally smashed Mobilink’s 68 Paisa campaign.
Despite the fact that current economic situation doesn’t allow low pricing but we know that this doesn’t matter much for Chinese and they beat the competition with low rates.

No SamJhota… A Move Overshadowed

When Mobilink introduced its No Samjhota TVC, it didn’t seem like that others will attack this campaign specifically. But due to extensive campaign, not only on electronic but also in print and outdoor mediums, we quickly saw a reaction.




Lately, Mobilink is playing its coverage campaign; I believe the only thing left with Mobilink to advertise – which is in fact a good strategy to remain in the eyes without investing much on packages.

Ufone 3 Minute Package

At this time, Ufone is airing 3 TVCs on different TV channels, which include coverage, dormant connections and 3 minute package campaigns.
I would like to appreciate the theme of 3 minute TVC. Campaigns’ closeness with nature and song “Ab tu Aadit c hay 3 Minute Baat Kernay ki” is buzzing the customers.



Telenor Persona

Telenor is on with its classy, delicate and impressive post-paid campaign. In the race of post-paid, Telenor is enjoying competition less environment, and one can easily assume that they will capture handful amount of share in post-paid segment.



Warid has nothing to offer.

At a time when we have heard a good financial support for Warid from its parent company, you may wonder that they Warid is out of this competition. When Zong, Telenor, Mobilink and Ufone are fighting hard to secure their customers and business Warid is enjoying deep sleep. We know that they have consumed their advertising budget though badly planned campaigns earlier last year.

If you have any suggestion and comments about this article, please feel free to communicate with us by commenting below. It is matter of fact that your comments are very encouraging for us to research and write more about this industry.