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wi-tribe Introduces Endless Downloads, Sort of!

Mee — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:23:41 +0000

wi-tribe has revised its wireless WiMAX packages to allow its customers endless downloads, with fair usage policies in place.

Endless downloads come with wi-tribe’s Desktop and Wi-Fi modems for 512 KB and 1.5 MB packages. wi-tribe says that service parameters may change upon utilizing 30GB on 512Kbps endless package & 40GB on 1.5Mbps endless+ package in any given month.

Tariff:

Desktop Modem / Wi-Fi Modem

wi-tribe Dongle

Activation Charges (for new subscribers):

Desktop modem (slider): Rs. 500
Wi-Fi modem (slider PLUS): Rs. 1,500
wi-tribe dongle (USB device): Rs. 2,500
Activation charges are non-refundable

Things to know:

Refundable deposit equal to monthly charge along with activation charges are to be paid in advance
Excess usage will be charged at Rs. 0.15 per MB

**Fair Usage Policy:

Service parameters may change upon utilizing 30GB on 512Kbps endless package & 40GB on 1.5Mbps endless+ package in any given month
All wi-tribe packages are for consumer usage and not permitted for commercial use and/or reselling as per PTA regulations

For order and details: call 111-1-tribe (87423)

Wateen: Recharge & Win a Trip to Ferrari World

Mee — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:02:13 +0000

Wateen Telecom has announced the launch of a new reconnect and recharge campaign for subscribers who hadn’t recharged their Wateen Internet and Telephony accounts from 31st August, 2010.

Subscribers in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad who now recharge their accounts can stand to win:

Get one month of line rent absolutely FREE
Have their previous dues waived off
Enter a lucky draw to win an all expense paid trip to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi*

* Conditions Apply. Ferrari World Lucky Draw applicable for Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad subscribers only. Visit http://go.wateen.net for details

The limited time offer gives the subscribers to win a trip of a lifetime at the world’s largest indoor theme park and ride the world’s fastest roller coaster which reaches speeds of 0-100 in 2 seconds.

At the same time, subscribers in other cities can avail the same offer and stand to win motorbikes and ipods in the lucky draw. Details for the promotion are available at http://go.wateen.net.

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 Introduced Broadband Student Bundle Offer

Mee — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:02:58 +0000

PTCL has revised its student package by bundling it with PSTN (landline) incentives – however, the price of broadband remains the same.

PTCL is now offering student Package of 1 Mbps broadband with unlimited download, 150 free voice minutes per month and free unlimited Kehdo SMS at Rs 999 / month.

But if you need just the broadband, then and PTCL Broadband existing Student Package will cost you Rs 850 / month.

Note: Kehdou Voice SMS service was launched by PTCL back in June 2008 that enables PTCL customers to send voice SMS to cellular subscribers.

It merits mentioning here that PTCL had taken back discounts on student packages for 1 Mpbs broadband.

PTCL broadband student package has been launched with the following two offers;

Broadband Student Package 1 Mbps unlimited download Bundled with PSTN offering 150 Free voice Minutes and FREE Kehdo SMS at Rs 999 / Month
PTCL broadband Student Package basic 1 Mbps with unlimited downloads at Rs 850 / month (Previously PTCL Educational Broadband)

Benefits and key Highlights:

PTCL Broadband Student Package is available in over 1000 cities across Pakistan.
Free E- Learning cards to all (By applying till 31st of Dec 2010)
Chance to win Rs. 100,000 scholarships for further education (By applying till 31st of Dec 2010