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PTCL Commercially Launches EVO Nitro 3G

Mee — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:15:27 +0000

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has commercially launched the EVO Nitro 3G.

So far, it is the fastest and widely available data service in Pakistan. EVO 3G Nitro is all set to meet the next-generation’s need for ultimate speed & superior performance with speed up to 9.3mbps.

PTCL claims that with this launch, Pakistan has become the first country in the world to provide this EV-DO Rev B 3G technology.

EVO 3G Nitro has revolutionized the three simple steps to high speed On-the-Go connectivity, Just Plug in—Click—Connect with its unprecedented speed of up to 9.3 Mbps on the downlink and up to 5.4MBPS on the uplink based on EV-DO Rev B 3G CDMA technology.

Tariff:

Nitro USB Device Charges: Rs. 3,999
Nitro Unlimited Service Charges: Rs. 2,999 per month

Billing Options:

Nitro Landline Billing: Billed in PTCL Landline
Nitro Advance Billing: Advance payment at PTCL OSS or PTCL designated banks

Coverage Area:

Nitro “Rev.B” Coverage is offered in following cities:

Islamabad,
Rawalpindi,
Lahore
& Karachi.

Data Rate:

Average data rates vary between 1.25 Mbps- 3.75 Mbps

How Current EVO customers can Upgrade to Nitro?

If you wish to upgrade you are required to return your existing USB device and pay additional charges of Rs.1000.

In exchange you will get a brand new Evo 3G Nitro USB device and need to sign up for Nitro package. Visit your nearest PTCL One Stop Shop for more details.

Existing USB device must be in perfect physical and working condition and returned with box.

SEVP Commercial Naveed Saeed at the occasion of this commercial launch said:

EVO 3G Nitro has been launched with the aim of giving our customers a far more enhanced user experience of instant connectivity. He further added that it’s a step ahead in the development and prestige of the technologically strong and revolutionary telecom company. This deployment has reinforced the company’s technological lead in the sector and Working in a market where technology changes every minute, we at PTCL always strive to introduce products and services that add more value to our customers’ lives, and PTCL’s ‘EVO 3G Nitro’ is one such product that will completely revolutionized the way our customers communicate.”

Syed Asim Ali, EVP Commercial Planning said:

the launch of Evo Nitro 3G is a milestone and a glorious mark in the conquest of PTCL, EVO 3G Nitro saves the precious time of our customers, PTCL customers can now for the very first time spend less time waiting and more time working and accessing media rich applications from downloading songs to live video streaming, at home on your desktop or on the move on your laptop. He further added that In future PTCL plans to introduce a variety of innovative services that can enhance our customer’s life, which is our first and foremost priority.

PTCL Launches 9.3 Mbps EVO Nitro Device

Mee — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:23:49 +0000

This independence day, PTCL has unveiled its anticipated Evo 3G Nitro in Pakistan; the World’s first & most cutting edge EV-DO Rev.B commercial network. Priced at mere Rs. 2,999 per month, internet users of Pakistan will be able to enjoy 9.3 Mbps wireless internet.

Tariff:

Nitro USB Device Charges: Rs.3, 999 (One time charge)
Nitro Unlimited: Rs.2, 999/monthly

Key highlights

PTCL is the first operator in the world to commercially launch EV-DO Rev.B products.
Pakistan’s fastest & most cutting edge Enhanced Wireless Mobile Broadband solution.
Download Speed of up to 9.3 Mbps & uplink of up to 5.4 Mbps.
Nationwide Roaming facility, providing Rev B speeds in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore & Karachi with Backward compatibility & seamless roaming on Rev A Network (up to 3.1Mbps) in 99 cities across the country.
Plug & Play—Instant Connectivity
USB compatible with laptops & Desktops.
Average data rates vary between 1.25 Mbps- 3.75 Mbps
Device Upgrades available for existing Evo customers.

*Speed is on Best effort basis up to 9.3Mbps on downlink & 5.4Mbps on Uplink. Speed depends on factors such as modem capability, location, distance from communication tower and number of simultaneous users.

PTCL Takes Wireless Broadband EVO to 100 Cities

Mee — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:54:55 +0000

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) now extends its EVO wireless Broadband service in 100 major cities & towns over Pakistan, A company statement said.

PTCL EVO is a 3G wireless technology experience that gives opportunity to roam freely with an average download speeds from 300 kbps to 500 kilo bits per second.

EVO technology has witnessed highest growth amongst other broadband technologies in Pakistan.

PTCL in its statement said that EVO service are now available in 100 cities and towns including

Karachi,
Lahore,
Islamabad,
Peshawar,
Quetta,
Hyderabad,
Chakwal,
Gujranwala,
Muzzafarabad,
Rawalakot,
Mirpur,
Okara,
Sargodha,
Sialkot,
Multan,
Faisalabad
And other small towns and cities across Pakistan.

PTCL said that its expansion plans for broadband network will continue to ensure that more customers get the opportunity to experience the latest wireless broadband and related technologies.

Naveed Saeed SEVP Commercial on achieving this important milestone said EVO launch in 100 cities reflect in PTCL’s commitment to connect its customers to the world via internet and company’s commitment to provide its customers with best telecom services at their doorsteps. Working in a market where technology changes every minute; PTCL always strives to introduce products and services that brings more value to its customers.

Syed Asim Ali, EVP, Commercial Planning said through superior 3G experience we offer to our customers variety of Prepaid and Postpaid options to suit their needs as well as their budget. With nationwide roaming, customers can take their EVO anywhere and be connected at super fast speeds (except Peshawar). Customers have the freedom to download as much data as they want with EVO postpaid and MAX packages, as there are no download limits with these packages.

Key Highlights:

Fastest growing coverage network—Now covering 100 cities nationwide
Nationwide roaming—Excluding Peshawar
Variety of Prepaid and Postpaid options
Prepay advantage – Easy Recharge through Vfone Scratch Cards
Unlimited Data Volume downloads!
Superior 3G experience.
Broadband Internet in your pocket
EV-DO Roaming in 99 cities with auto switch over to 1 X in1900MHz CDMA Coverage areas.
Average download speeds from 300 kbps to 500 kilo bits per second!
Access rich media applications like live video streaming, web casts, online games and a host of other applications.
Plug & Play – Instant Connectivity
USB Interface – Compatible with Desktops & Laptops
EVO devices purchased from Peshawar would not be on Roaming in other cities and vice versa.
Sleek & stylish Flash drive supporting SD Memory card of up to 2GB.

Key Benefits:

Never Before Speed: With PTCL Evo Wireless Broadband’s 3G network technology you now have access to internet at super fast speeds using the new USB Modem
Internet on the Move: With nationwide roaming, customers can take their EVO anywhere in 99 cities nationwide and stay connected anywhere anytime.
Unlimited Downloads: Customers have the freedom to download as much data as they want with EVO postpaid and MAX packages, as there are no download limits with these packages.
Nationwide Roaming: Roaming at EVDO speeds in 99 cities. Auto switch over to Lower 1X speeds in 1900MHz CDMA coverage areas.
Plug and Play: All you now need to do is just plug the USB Modem into your Laptop / Desktop PC and you are ready to access a whole new world of high-speed internet connectivity.
Hassel free/Wireless: With Evo sleek and stylish devices, you are now completely free from wires.

EVO:Refer 5 Friend and Get Discount

ahmed — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:30:09 +0000

To increase the sale of EVO devices PTCL is offering a sales discount type offer. If you are and existing Evo user you can easily get this offer, Just refer EVO to your 5 friends and get 25% discount in your monthly charges for 5 months.

How it works?

First of all you must be an existing Evo Postpaid subscriber. Get a friend or family member to sign up for a new Evo connection and PTCL will give you 25% off from your next monthly bill. You can refer as many friends as you want! PTCL will give you 25% off each month for every friend that you sing up! i.e. Refer 3 friends and get 25% off for next 3 months.

How to do it?

Fill in the contact details of anyone you think might be interested in an Evo connection in the form that can be found HERE. Your friend will get an email letting them know that you have referred them for an Evo connection. PTCL will also call your friend to confirm their order. If your friend signs up PTCL you will get 25% off on your next bill.

Note:

This offer is only valid for our existing Evo postpaid subscribers, however your referred friends can choose any package (prepaid or postpaid).
Your friend must pay his first month’s bill for you to be eligible for 25% discount on your next month’s Evo bill.
There is no limit to the number friends that you can refer.
If the friend that you have referred returns the Evo you will not be eligible for any discount.
If you have referred more than one friend you will get 25% off per month for each friend that you have referred. Example: Refer 3 friends and get 25% off for 3 months.
You can refer your friends from any city where Evo service is available.