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Warid, Wateen Headquarter May Shift to Islamabad

Pakistan IT — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:22:33 +0000

The managements of Warid Tel and Wateen, the two major telecom and broadband operators of Dhabi Group, are mulling to relocate companies’ headquarter to Islamabad as a strategy to boost up their operations and business with accelerated pace.

Sources in the Dhabi Group told Telecom Recorder that management of two companies have planned to shift their head offices in Islamabad from Lahore for better coordination with telecom regulator, concerned ministry and different operators of telecom sector.

Though operator have its regional office in Islamabad, which maintain liaison with headquarter over policy issues of telecom sector directly but the new management want to establish main office in Islamabad as all four cellular operator headquarters are based in Islamabad.

Sources said the new management deliberated that the relocation of their head office may help them to implement the policies and regulations of the telecom authority with better understand as top brass will look after day to day affairs and operations in the capital of the country.

Previously, they added, the key officials Pervez Shahid and Bashir Tahir were based in Lahore, therefore, the companies head offices remain functional in their residential cities.

Sources confirmed, Zohair Khaliq the Executive Director of the Dhabi Group and former CEO Mobilink, has proposed the idea taking in confidence his fellow board members on relocation of headquarter.

According to them, he said the operations of the company will be streamlined in well connected manner if they are based in capital of the country.

Warid Tel launched its services in 2005 whereas its sister organization Wateen commenced its services in 2007.

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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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WiMAX Industry Gets Foggy For Further Investments

Pakistan IT — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:42:41 +0000

Ever since the WiMAX industry saw its first commercial roll-out courtesy of Wateen, which was arguably the biggest commercial WiMAX network in the world, it has not enjoyed the glory the investors may had anticipated. Situation is not different for other WiMAX operators too, though they are making some money but balance sheets are not that catchy.

Reason is: We, as Pakistanis, are not used to pay for data services – probably because paying for data services is a secondary stage that comes after the primary understanding of what data services actually are.

When Mobilink launched its WiMAX services under the marquee ‘Mobilink Infinity’, it was termed as the 10^th best launch by the WiMAX Forum. Quite an achievement, right? To me, on the other hand, it appeared like a cart about to sail down a steep unobstructed path straight into the slums because:

Common users did not have a hint of what WiMAX is; they did not care and they should not have cared too!
To a good educated majority it seemed to be as just another internet connection able enough to take them to their Yahoo inboxes
Our marketing was as un-educating as anything you might think of

This argument is valid for Qubee too. Along with WiMAX providers other broadband operators kept venturing in, for instance PTCL released its EVO connections, and the market grew tougher. It became gruesome for the operators to strive for their share of customers and survive the brutality.

Mobilink perhaps did not try getting serious with the situation; it did not look ready to give Infinity a refresher. Things worsen so much that the sales and operations staff had to rely on door-to-door sales services to register few bits on the work sheets.

Those working in Infinity’s teams are worried for their future; for the future of WiMAX; for the return of time and energy they have put in thus far. We have heard that WiMAX arm of Mobilink is certainly not doing well financially, and it is evident from its long awaited spread out in Lahore and Islamabad – which is yet to happen. The parents (Orascom) are a little offhanded about their child and are reluctant to float in some cash for obvious reasons.

Industry, as a whole, has started to show some sort of a shape:

Wi-tribe rising above all as the most rigorous – if not efficient – service provider in terms of its customer support and problem resolution services. Though limited data packages remain their biggest constraint when compared to Wateen.
PTCL cashing its status of a blind king and utilized its deployed network, established lines and age old customers to grasp a decent figure of subscribers
Abundance of managerial issues, financial mishaps and having more than one core product, Wateen never managed to shine the way it could have
Qubee trying to expand
Mobilink Infinity…waiting for the right time

Broadband industry is perhaps waiting for that alleged data boom in the country and all shareholders are saving their money for that time.

One may argue that regulatory bodies as well as service operators should have been more pragmatic on their marketing, educational and sales fronts rather than deducing their bits of satisfaction by registering the country as the first good-for-nothing WiMAX hub.

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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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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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Wateen Gets New CTO and Few other High Ups

Pakistan IT — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:55:06 +0000

Wateen Telecom recently appointed Mr. Faisal Sattar as CITO (Chief Information & Technical Officer), told us sources close to the company.

According to sources, Wateen has merged IT and Engineering Department, which will be headed by Mr. Faisal Sattar who has over 17 years of experience in project management, business development, network planning, rollout and operations; both as an operator and a vendor.

Mr. Faisal has previously worked with Mobilink, Alcatel-Lucent in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Nortel Networks in Atlanta (USA), and WorldCall Communications.

Official sources have confirmed Mr. Faisal’s appointment along with couple of other new changes at GM level including GM corporate support.

With this development and from the updates we are getting from inside Wateen, through sources, it is apparent that Wateen is undergoing a business strategy shift. Company will now focus more on corporate selling, especially its backhaul fiber optic.

Wateen is also struggling with the recovery of payments, however, new management is confident of getting the company back to the profitable track.

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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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