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Qubee Introduces Prepay Broadband in Pakistan

Pakistan IT — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:16:03 +0000

Qubee has introduced prepay wireless broadband, on pay-as-you-go model that will let customers to control their Internet spend.

There are four different packages with validity of 3, 7, 15 or 30 days. All packages come with limited data volume. Check details below:

Qubee Prepaid Internet packages

How to use:

You need to have Qubee Shuttle, to start using these packages. Once you have the shuttle, or Qubee USB Dongle, you can recharge your account with scratch cards and start surfing the internet.

Note:

You need to have Qubee Shuttle to start using up-mentioned packages
For first timers, there’s a one time activation cost of Rs. 1000 and a refundable security deposit of Rs. 1000, which you can refund by returning the device.
The first load of Rs. 500 is mandatory after which you’re free to load as little or as much needed.
These packages are capped by Volume or the Validity. Your package will expire if either of these caps are reached.
The remaining balance from your previous card will be carried forward on your
next recharge.
Qubee Scratch Cards are available at all Qubee Stores.
You can’t pay for postpaid packages, or old packages through these scratch cards.
Old package holders can convert to prepaid packages, call helpline for details.

Official Press Release on this:

“Youngsters & Students will benefit the most from the facility of hi-speed internet at very reasonable costs which will suitably fit in their budgets as Qubee introduces True Prepay Broadband first-time ever in Pakistan”, this was stated by the chief marketing officer of Qubee Mr. Hashim Sheikh while launching Qubee’s Prepay Broadband service.

He said that Qubee maintains its domination in introducing innovations one after another as it is leading all its contemporaries from the front after inducting the 1^st real Prepay Broadband service in its portfolio.

While highlighting the exclusive features of Qubee Prepay Broadband, Hashim Sheikh said the prepay package is primarily focused towards people with limited cash flows, who want to be in total control of their spending.

Qubee Prepay Broadband is providing the consumers with an exclusive advantage of balance carry over, which allows users to carry forward existing balance of their accounts that might be present upon card expiry. For example if a user is unable to use the entire stored value of their card and the scratch card expires, then the remaining value will be carried forward once the user recharges his/her account with the next card. In this way, not a single penny of the consumer will be wasted and he/she will get the full reward of his/her money-spent.

Qubee Prepay Broadband ends the trend of making long-term contracts between consumers & the service provider as the customers will only pay for what they use.

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wi-tribe Introduces Enterprise Packages

Pakistan IT — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:12:32 +0000

wi-tribe has introduced enterprise packages with higher data limits during business hours (9 AM to 60 PM). These enterprise packages are aimed at business and high end users with rich data upload/download need.

You can choose between two packages of 1.5 Mbps and 1 Mpbs speed with 100 GB and 50 GB data limits respectively.

Introduction of enterprise packages from wi-tribe shows that the company realizes the high bandwidth needs of the consumer/businesses. wi-tribe already offers endless package (30 GB Limit) for the consumers.

Tariff:

How to get wi-tribe connection:

Visit your nearest wi-tribe outlet or call 111-187-423

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wi-tribe Partners with SOFTEC 2011

Pakistan IT — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:11:52 +0000

With an aim to promote innovation in the local I.T. industry, wi-tribe has extended its full support towards this year’s SOFTEC ’11 by sponsoring the two-day I.T. event held at FAST National University (FAST-NU), Lahore.

This year marks the 15^th National and 6^th International SOFTEC Event.

SOFTEC has earned the reputation of becoming one of Pakistan’s largest annual I.T. extravaganza. Since its advent with a single competition in 1995, SOFTEC has grown yearly, now boasting of nearly a dozen different competitions and exhibitions.

The event will comprise mainly of various competitions under the categories of software, gaming, Interface, etc., along with software and engineering project exhibits. The event would also include a sponsor’s enclosure, kids’ corner, along with a food court.

Commenting on wi-tribe’s collaboration with SOFTEC ’11, VP Sales & Marketing, wi-tribe Pakistan, Wahib Aslam said,

“wi-tribe is proud to sponsor SOFTEC ’11. I really admire how so many capable students of FAST-NU have managed to create a national icon out of this event, exploring the potential of I.T. in Pakistan, while bringing innovation to the industry.

It is wonderful to see that this has become an international event attracting the countries best-in-class I.T. developers and promoters alike. SOFTEC has established ground-breaking technologies for the promotion of the local I.T. industry and wi-tribe is eager to take it to the next level of evolution.”

For more information on this event, visit http://www.softecnu.org/

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Qubee launches discount offer for customers

Pakistan IT — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:57:02 +0000

On Friday, 18^th March 2011, Qubee launched a reward program for its users, giving them the opportunity to avail a 20% discount on their monthly bill for 3 months.

“We at Qubee believe in delighting our customers’ everyday with not only a service that is centered on his/her daily internet needs but also with promotions & features that add value to your daily Qubee experience.

Moreover, with “Tag a Friend, Bag a Discount”, we would like to reward our customers for choosing Qubee as their choice for reliable internet,” said the Chief Marketing Officer of Qubee, Mr. Hashim Sheikh.

To avail this discount all a customer has to do is refer a friend to Qubee with his or her given Qubee account number and they will automatically be entitled to the mentioned discount of 20% in their next month’s Qubee bill.

On the occasion, Mr. Hashim Sheikh also mentioned that the promotion is due to conclude on the 18^th of April 2011.

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Supernet Enhances its VSAT Network Capacity

Pakistan IT — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:54:48 +0000

Pakistani ISP and satellite service provider Supernet recently inked a capacity deal with SES World Skies for Ku-band transponder capacity on the NSS-6 satellite to support a large VSAT network for Pakistan’s corporate enterprise market, reported Satellite TODAY, citing Supernet CEO Imran Malik.

Malik while speaking with Satellite Today said that the SES World Skies capacity would enable Supernet to streamline its operations.

“We have physically split our two VSAT business segments – broadband Internet and enterprise networks – so that all of our enterprise VSAT customers are now being supported by the Ku-band capacity on the NSS-6 satellite,” he said.

According to information that we have got from Supernet, it looks that this split in both the segments is made while keeping long-term business strategy in mind.

This current capacity from NSS-6 Satellite is in addition to a partnership that company signed in 2010 with YahSat to provide the Ka-band YahClick service in Pakistan.

We want to use our existing broadband VSAT service to develop customers for our YahClick service. Thus we intend to be very aggressive with our broadband Internet service. Ku-band capacity is very hard to find in our region.

We can definitely use more and are actively looking for FSS Ku-band capacity.

Supernet has seen a significant growth in demand for VSAT services in Pakistan in the last few years. While Malik believes that 2011 will be a slightly slower year compared to previous years, he is confident that the GSM backhaul market will see good growth in the long term.

In 2011, our major growth driver will still be GSM backhaul. I see a shift from the fully loaded SCPC circuits to lightly loaded, shared VSAT sites. The Universal Service Fund can also play an important role in fueling the demand for VSATs.

We are looking at becoming a service provider in our neighboring markets as well, but in Pakistan, we see the state of the economy and the extended crisis in governance as a major challenge to growth. Competition will push profitability downwards.

The best part is that, by virtue, a few of our long-term contracts from 2010 are virtually guaranteed for the next three years, said Mr. Malik.

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Play wi-tribe Cricki Wicki to Win Prizes

Pakistan IT — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:17:20 +0000

In connection with World Cup 2011, wi-tribe has developed this nice and interesting online game called “Cricki Wicki”.

In this gangsta styled game, you will have 50 runs to make in three overs. There are no other rules, all you need is to hit the ball hard.

You can play it on wi-tribe’s website or Facbeook to win prizes, which include:

Xbox 360 Go Pro (1st prize),
Xbox 360 Jasper (2nd Prize)
PSP (3rd Prize).

Yes, anyone can play – all you have to do is to attain maximum points in order to qualify for the prizes.

Head your URLs to this link:

http://www.wi-tribe.pk/crickiwicki/

wi-tribe has to say following about the game:

With cricket fever cured and its heroes driven away, a new sport has emerged & you could be its biggest star! you are the wi-tribe crickwicki champ!

It’s still cricket, just minus the complications, add a huge close of fun & presto! You have wi-tribe CrickiWicki.

No more rules that are bouncers, no more being a gentleman. Just go all out and whack some balls!

Cricket, facebook, Game, online games, Wi-Tribe, World Cup 2011

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wi-tribe Offers Anti-Virus for Safe Surfing

Pakistan IT — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:22:14 +0000

wi-tribe is offering you to get its premium anti-virus solution, designed specifically to filter and block all viruses and malwares for all the traffic going through your internet connection.

wi-tribe says it will offer you this Symantic’s product called “Symantic Endpoint Protection”.

Features:

The toughest protection from today’s deadly online viruses, malware and spyware
Enhanced protection with frequent automatic online updates
Complete peace of mind to browse, chat, email and share files with loved ones

Price:

For the current month, wi-tribe says, Symantic Endpoint Protection for free to download and test.

From March onwards, a monthly fee of Rs. 149 will be applicable in return of safe browsing.

By the way, with wi-tribe you can save plenty as Symantic Endpoint Protection is available for around 55 US dollars for one year. That’s some Rs. 4,600 per year.

Download:

Point your browsers to this url to download the anti-virus.

Note: Virus updates can only be downloaded from the wi-tribe network. You will be required to login to my wi-tribe

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wi-tribe Reaches Faisalabad

Pakistan IT — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:34:16 +0000

wi-tribe has launched its WiMAX broadband services in Faisalabad, its 5^th city of operations.

After launching services in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad & Rawalpindi, now the residents of Faisalabad can too enjoy broadband services from wi-tribe.

With an aim to enhance online access for both personal and business use, wi-tribe is focused towards expanding its quality-driven network, in line with a strategic plan to provide an affordable range of broadband services to more customers in all their cities of operation.

While talking about wi-tribe’s expansion in Pakistan, VP Sales & Marketing; Wahib Aslam said,

“We are really excited about introducing our services to Faisalabad and take this opportunity to invite the local community to join the tribe. We look forward to our customers benefiting from wi-tribe’s diverse package and promotion offerings, along with a superior broadband experience.

It is evident that any country’s literacy and GDP are significantly tied to online access, which will only improve the opportunities for wi-tribe’s community.”

wi-tribe’s planned expansion in Pakistan is proof of their commitment to contribute towards sustained growth in the country, with the belief that consumers are ready to embrace access to high-speed connectivity.

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Broadband Packages Comparison:Qubee vs Wi-tribe

Pakistan IT — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:27:00 +0000

Qubee packages:

Qubee is offering Wi-Fi modem usb modem and simple indoor modem without Wi-fi. Their price started from Rs.750 upto Rs.1500

PACKAGES	SPEED	GB	RS/MONTH	ACTIVATION CHARGES FOR WI-FI & SHUTTLE USB	ACTIVATION CHARGES FOR INDOOR MODEM WITHOUT Wi-Fi
Discover 6	512	6	750	1500	1000
Explore 6	1024	6	850	1650	1150
Discover 12	512	12	900	1700	1200
Explore 12	1024	12	1000	1850	1350
Discover 18	512	18	1000	1850	1350
Explore 18	1024	18	1500	2500	2000
Discover Max	512	Unlimited*	1000	1850	n/a
Explore Max	1024	Unlimited*	1500	2500	n/a

Out of bundle charges Rs 0.11 per MB.
Discover Max & Explore Max will be available on Qubee Shuttle only.
Unlimited packages has a cap of 30Gb * data download after which their bandwidth will be lowered.

Wi-tribe packages:

You can select the device of your choice they are offering desktop modem and Wi-Fi modem. Their package rates are same but activation charges of wi-fi modem are more. Wi-Tribe also offer usb device Dongle.

Desktob and Wi-Fi modem Tariff:

speed	volume (GB)	monthly (Rs)
256 Kbps	6	650
512 Kbps	6/endless**	750/1,200
1.0 Mbps	6/12/15	950/1,350/1,600
1.5 Mbps	endless**	2,400

Fair usage policy:

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.

Wi-tribe dongle tariff:

speed	volume (GB)	monthly (Rs)
256 Kbps	6	1,000
512 Kbps	10	1,500

One time activation charges:

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

In just one year of operations in Pakistan, Wi-tribe made it way to the top on Broadband providers and awarded Grade A by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) as highest quality and fastest growing Broadband Service provider.But Now Qubee is main competitor of wi-tribe and offering more flexible and customers friendly packages.As far as speed is concerned I am the user of wi-tribe it was good in start but now we can’t match it with qubee.Qubee is in start of there operation and there coverage may be a issue but with passage of time they will be available in more cities.

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Broadband Subscribers in Pakistan Cross 1 Million Mark

Pakistan IT — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:36:50 +0000

Pakistani Internet Service Providers crossed one million mark for broadband internet subscribers in the country by totaling 1.052 million broadband subscribers in October 2010, up from 994,911 subscribers in September 2010, according to the recent most data provided by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

DSL companies added the most subscribers for broadband and stood at 516,167 subscribers in October 2010, up from 488,946 in September 2010.

EvDO service providers added a total of 15,540 subscribers in one month, while WiMAX companies added a total of 14,066 subscribers in the month. Total number of WiMAX subscribers in the country has hit 306,665 mark, up from 292,599 a month ago.

DSL remains the top technology used for broadband internet in the country, while WiMAX stands seconds. EvDO is swiftly adding its share for the broadband subscribers.

HFC and FTTH remains the lowest adding subscribers technologies in the country.

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