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Mobilink thanks affected users


With a view to thank its customers for their patience and loyalty, Mobilink has announced a phased plan for customers who experienced disruption in service. This is the first time a reward of this scale has been announced and awarded by any telecom operator in the country for disruption caused by a force majeure event.

Sharing his views, Mobilink President & CEO Rashid Khan shared that while it was difficult to make up for the missed experience, the company cherishes customers who continue to prefer Mobilink and this is a humble gesture of goodwill by the company for their patience and loyalty.

A fire incident at one of the company’s technical hubs in Islamabad on March 6, 2011 caused suspension of cellular services in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and some pockets outside the twin cities. With the support of a dedicated team, the network was partially revived within a few hours and complete connectivity was restored within 24 hours. Customers were updated of the incident and restoration via press announcements by the company at the time. To facilitate customers who were directly affected by the incident, the company has announced free minutes and SMS for prepaid customers whereas postpaid customers will receive an adjustment against their monthly bill.

Affected subscribers will be intimated by the company through SMS in a phase wise activity scheduled from May 14, 2011 to June 13, 2011. Customers may dial 111 at any time from their Mobilink connections for any queries.

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Jazz Jazba Revises its Weekly SMS Package


Earlier we reported that Jazz Jazba is going to revise its weekly SMS packageon 7th of May 2011, and the change is here.

Jazz Jazba has increased the weekly SMS cap from 1200 to 1700.

Though there is a bit contrast in what we reported earlier and this change.

It was being anticipated that weekly SMS are going to be 1500, which Jazz now has increased to 1700.

Weekly charges are same we reported. So now you can subscribe to 1700 SMS cap weekly, in Rs. 7.77 + tax.

Revised Rates:

  • With this revision, weekly SMS will be increased to 1700 in Rs. 7.77 + tax.
  • Effective from 7th of May 2011.

Jazz Jazba Weekly SMS Short Codes:

  • Jazz weekly SMS package can be subscribed by dialling *101*1*07#
  • Free SMS balance inquiry *101*2#

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Mobilink & Ufone Sign Agreement for Tower Sharing


Ufone Mobilink thumb Mobilink & Ufone Sign Agreement for Tower SharingMobilink and Ufone signed an accord to enter into an agreement for tower sharing.

The agreement was signed between Rashid Khan, President and CEO of Mobilink, and Abdul Aziz, President and CEO of Ufone at the Mobilink House.

This collaborative effort is in line with the initiatives taken by the Pakistan Telecom Authority and the Federal Government to encourage cellular providers to drive greater efficiencies while reducing the carbon foot print.

Sharing his views, Rashid Khan said,

“This alliance is mutually beneficial and will also facilitate us to better align ourselves with our strategic initiatives and become greener. This will further enhance Mobilink’s coverage footprint, already the widest, hence, bringing more value to the customer which is our top priority.”

Commenting on the accord, Abdul Aziz, CEO Ufone, said,

“Ufone has had a keen interest in exploring newer avenues for our “Go Green” initiative and this tower sharing alliance is another step forward to further enhance our initiative. With this alliance Ufone has moved ahead to ensure customers have seamless connectivity no matter where they are in the country. This follows similar alliances with other operators hence allows us to create a positive network layout most beneficial to the customer”

Through sharing of their network infrastructures the two cellular providers will be able to enhance the customer experience by offering a wider coverage footprint, driving synergies and reducing their respective carbon foot prints.

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Jazz Jazba to Bring Live Digital Concerts


Jazba Digital Concert thumb Jazz Jazba to Bring Live Digital ConcertsJazz Jazba is bringing for the first time in Pakistan, a unique and first of its kind digital concert that has a lot to offer to Pakistani ‘internet savvy’ youth.

For the very first time in the history of Pakistani digital media, Mobilink will be presenting pop icon Ali Zafar in the live Digital Concert on the 10th and 11th of April, 2011. Selected few will also be getting a chance to share the stage live with Ali Zafar.

The live digital concert by Jazz Jazba is a unique chance for all the fans across Pakistan to be a part of the concert while Ali Zafar plays live, the fans can cheer live and enjoy the concert at their homes.

The broadcast of the live digital concert can be viewed by simply logging in at www.jazzjazba.com/live, which will begin at 8:30 pm on April 10th & 11th 2011

As Jazz Jazba continues to explore avenues and opportunities to promote and identify the SUCH Talent in Pakistan’s youth, it is also serving to provide a platform for nurturing the singing and music talent in Pakistan.

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MPSP has potential to boost mobile-banking in Pakistan: Dr Yaseen


The introduction of third party payment networks also known as MPSP (Mobile Payment Service Providers) would be of immense advantage since these third party payment handing agents can work with many providers, rather than the closed networks, Dr Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said in its authored article on his blog “Mobile Banking – Market Dynamics for Pakistan.”

The primary approach is to encourage multiple mobile banking services to MPSP as opposed to One-to-One payment system or one bank one operator. Therefore, there will be opportunities to design multiple money transfer saving and financing services to customers.

We could foresee opportunities for service providers from banks and mobile sectors alike who move quickly to create new products, especially if they can establish shared networks of third party agents, he wrote.

Dr Yaseen explained that the customers belonging to any bank and mobile operator would have the freedom of managing their finances when and where they want. This means that all banks and mobile operators would be able to connect with each other resulting in a situation where any bank customer can access their accounts, transfer funds, and interact with all other bank customer using mobile connection.

“This also provides an extra freedom to all service providers to start mobile banking offers to their consumers. Under this model, all banks and all operators could join hands to offer services to virtually all bankable customers, he said and added “this model offers the maximum connectivity and hence maximum outreach but requires a central transaction processing system that could be handled by a MPSP. Relying on third party service providers would also “liberate” banks from location constraints, allowing them to compete for customers anywhere based on product design, marketing, and branding.”

Block Diagram of the TPS Model

PTA has join hands with State Bank of Pakistan for drafting banking while offering state-of-the-art security to mobile users and financial. This aim to introduce a unified regulatory regime catering the requirements of operators, financial institutes and the consumer by providing a many-to-many relationship.

The present regulatory framework available under Electronic Transfer Act (2005) and Branchless Banking Regulations (2008) promulgated by State Bank of Pakistan is based on 1-to-1 relationship. This offers a close system between a single bank and a single mobile operator required to develop their own payment

Pakistan has region’s best performing sector, the financial sector assets have risen to over $185 billion, its profitability is exceptional and at an all- time high, non-performing loans (NPLs) are at an all-time low, credit is fairly diversified and bank-wide system risks are well-contained. Almost 81% of banking assets are in private hands. Similarly mobile sector in Pakistan has observed an enormous growth with a subscriber’s base reaching

Source: http://www.dryaseen.pk

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Mobilink Indigo Launches the Samsung Nexus S!


samsung nexus s thumb Mobilink Indigo Launches the Samsung Nexus S!For all the android lovers and especially those who were keenly waiting on the latest Gingerbread android 2.3 edition, the wait is finally over!

Mobilink indigo has exclusively launched the much awaited and the most talked about Samsung Nexus S powered by Google’s latest and fastest Gingerbread software.

The Samsung Nexus S has the latest and fastest Gingerbread software(Android 2.3) and Samsung’s superior curve design rolled into one smooth gadget. It also has a remarkable 4 –inch Super Clear LCD display, a fast 1 GHz processor, 5 MP camera and comes pre-installed with all your favorite Google apps.

To further enhance  the experience, all Mobilink indigo customers who buy the Samsung Nexus S now will enjoy 3 months of unlimited GPRS for free along with a premium leather case and car charger for their Nexus S!

Price:

Mobilink indigo is offering Samsung Nexus S at Rs. 43,999/-

Terms and Conditions:

  • You can buy Samsung Nexus S from Mobilink Service Centers
  • Limited time offer
  • This offer is valid for both indigo and JAZZ customers
  • Handsets will exclusively be available through selected Mobilink Sales & Service centers only for a period of 30 days from launch
  • Free GPRS offer will remain valid for all handsets sold in the first 30 days only. All purchases during this period will be eligible for 3 months free GPRS (Free GPRS offer valid only in Pakistan)
  • Subscribers with BlackBerry services are not eligible for 3 months free GPRS
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Mobilink expands In-flight GPRS and BlackBerry Roaming


Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding, has expanded its In-flight GPRS/BlackBerry Roaming services to over 260 flights.

With a view to ensure convenience and provision of seamless services to its customers, whether at home or abroad, Mobilink indigo, Pakistan’s largest post-paid family, has joined hands with Emirates and Malaysia Airlines through AeroMobile to expand coverage of its In-flight GPRS/BlackBerry Roaming. Through this partnership, Mobilink In-flight GPRS/BlackBerry Roaming will now be available on Emirates Airlines on more than 268 flights including 122 international flight routes across 52 countries including popular destinations such as the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Switzerland, Turkey, Singapore, China, Thailand and Bangladesh. The service is also available on selective Emirates in-country flights between Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.

The service which enables indigo customers to stay connected and surf the web, access their emails and send & receive MMS through their BlackBerry and GPRS connection at cruise altitude is also available on major international flight routes of Air France through partner network OnAir. Mobilink plans to aggressively widen the sphere of their in-flight services to other airlines in the near future, further enhancing and facilitating their indigo customer’s connectivity options.

In-flight GPRS/BlackBerry Roaming works like regular GPRS roaming service on ground. No special handset settings are required. For details on tariffs and destinations please visit http://www.mobilinkgsm.com/IR/mobile.php

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Jazz Jazba: Free Calls After 2 Minutes


gupshup Jazz Jazba: Free Calls After 2 MinutesMobilink has introduced “Such Gupshup” under its Jazz Jazba brand which is offering free calls after 2 minutes to any Mobilink number between 11 p.m. to 5 p.m for Rs. 2 + Tax/Day as daily charges.

Offer Details:

The details of the offer are as follows:

  • Mobilink to Mobilink calls are free for an hour after the first two mins
  • Daily Subscription Fee is Rs 2.00+Tax.
  • Offer is valid for JAZZ Jazba customers only.
  • Customers using other packages are required to convert to JAZZ Jazba. SMS to 2233 (Rs 2.5 +Tax)

Call Rates:

  • On-net call charges: Rs 2.8  plus tax/hour
  • FnF call charges : Rs 1.8 plus tax/hour

Detailed Tariff:

  • For first two minutes, On-net calls will be charged at Rs 0.7+Tax per 30 seconds and FnF Calls at Rs 0.45+Tax per 30 seconds.
  • With this offer customer can call 3 On-net FnF number at the lowest hourly call rate of Rs 1.80+Tax/Hr (11 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
  • Off-net calls will be charged as per regular Jazz Jazba tariff
  • Package daily fee of Rs 1+Tax will be applicable in addition to the daily subscription fee

How to Subscribe:

For JAZZ Jazba Subscribers

  • SMS sub to 2233 and dial *105*1# and press send for availing the Such GupShup Offer.

For Non-JAZZ Jazba Subscribers

  • Convert to JAZZ Jazba by dialing 123
  • Press 3 for package settings
  • Press 0 for package selection
  • Press 2 to select Jazba

Upon successful conversion

  • SMS sub to 2233
  • Then dial *105*1# on mobile screen and press send

How to Unsubscribe:

  • Dial *105*4# on mobile screen and press send.
  • Send unsub to 2233

Note:

  • This offer cannot be subscribed while using current JazbaFnF offer. Only one offer can be availed at a time

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Jazz Islamabad / Pindi Bachat Offer


jazz isb Jazz Islamabad / Pindi Bachat OfferAfter Jazz Karachi Offer, Mobilink Jazz is now offering its Islamabad/Rawalpindi customers to enjoy a very special localized offer.

This offer brings free on-net calls during night time and 50% discounted on-net calls during day time! And, there are free 1000 SMS on all networks to enjoy!

Jazz Islamabad – Pindi Offer Details:

  • Free On-net calls from 11:00 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • 50% off on all On-net calls from 9 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • 1,000 SMS (to any network) with 1 day validity
  • Subscription fees of PKR 9.99 + tax/day

How to Subscribe:

Offer will only be available on JAZZ Budget package. Customers, who are not present on Jazz Budget Package, will have to migrate to Jazz Budget package to avail this offer.

For customers not present on Jazz Budget package:

  • Call 123 for package migration and change package to Jazz Budget
  • Dial *108# for subscription

For customers already present on Jazz Budget  package:

  • Dial *108# for subscription

How to Unsubscribe:

To unsubscribe dial *108*4#

For generic Free minutes/SMS inquiry dial *110#

Details

  • Subscriber must be in Islamabad or Rawalpindi to avail this offer. Special rates will not be applicable if you move out of the city.
  • Offer for voice calls will be available for calls originated from Islamabad and Rawalpindi only and for Mobilink numbers only.
  • Alternate Tariff and Free SMS will be given to the customer immediately after subscription.
  • The feature will be on periodic subscription/automatic re-subscription. Customer can unsubscribe the offer by either dialing un-subscription USSD code or automatically due to low balance.
  • Govt. taxes will apply

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VimpelCom-Orascom Merger Gets Approval


VimpleCom OTH VimpelCom Orascom Merger Gets ApprovalRussia’s VimpelCom has announced that its shareholders today approved the previously announced merger of VimpelCom and Orascom Telecom of Wind Telecom, although Telenor is still opposing the merger.

In today’s scheduled Special General Meeting, 93.1% of the Company’s voting shareholders participated, out of which 53.3% of the voting shareholders approved the proposed merger.

“Following this favorable outcome, the management teams of VimpelCom and WIND TELECOM will proceed in satisfying the conditions precedent for the completion of the Transaction, which is expected to take place in the first half of 2011”, said a statement issued by the group.

If transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and recipient of funds, goes through – both Wind Telecom and VimpelCom will merge with VimpelCom owning 51.7 % of Orascom Telecom and 100 % of Wind Italy.

Naguib Sawiris, Executive Chairman of Wind Telecom, in return will get $1.495 billion in cash and 325.6 million new common shares and 305 million new convertible preferred shares.

Larger VimpelCom will have more than 173 million subscriber base with with pro forma net operating revenues of US$21.3 billion and pro forma EBITDA of US$9.4 billion for the year ended 31 December, 2009.

Alexander Izosimov, CEO and President of VimpelCom, commented:

“The approval of this transformative combination with Wind Telecom by our shareholders will lead to the creation a new global telecom player with over 173 million mobile subscribers covering a population of 838 million people.

The combined group will have a significantly diversified revenue base, substantially larger scale of operations, and potential synergies estimated to be US$2.5 billion on a net present value basis. This transaction and the shareholder vote underscore the Company’s dedication to delivering substantial value creation for shareholders and our commitment to corporate governance excellence.”

Telenor, which earlier opposed the deal said that its will remain commitment to the future prosperity of VimpelCom.

“Even though we believe VimpelCom would have been better off without this deal, we will now continue to work in the best interest of VimpelCom and its shareholders” said Dag Melgaard, spokesperson Telenor Group.

Naguib Sawiris, Executive Chairman of Wind Telecom, said:

“Following the industry trend of consolidation, we believe there will be only space for larger global operators in the market that will be able to benefit from economies of scale and scope. We look forward to continuing to play a significant role in the global telecom industry as part of one of the biggest telco players in the world.”

Pakistan Scenario:

Mobilink will become part merged VimpelCom. In a statement issued today, company welcomed the deal.

Commenting on the decision Rashid Khan, President and CEO, Mobilink said:

“The decision which is in favor of the merger is slated to change the global telecommunication scenario. As a key subsidiary of Orascom Telecom Holding, Mobilink welcomes this win and looks forward to becoming a part of one of the biggest telecom players in the world.”

CCP Approval in Pakistan:

Mobilink in Pakistan being part of Larger VimpelCom will be owned by Telenor Group (with minority stakes) that has its operations in Pakistan with fully owned Telenor Pakistan.

This translates into a proposition according to which Mobilink and Telenor Pakistan will be owned by same group (Telenor International) at a parent group level.

The outcome can possibly form a cartel in Pakistan which may not be favorable for competitors such as Ufone, Warid Telecom and CMPak.

For time being, Competition Commission of Pakistan has granted conditional approval for the Orascom-VimpelCom merger.

A press release issued by CCP said that it conditionally approved the deal after undertaking Phase-II review of the transaction to address the competition concerns.

VimpelCom may face a similar regulatory hurdle in Bangladesh.

Citing Chief Executive of VimpelCom, Alexander Izosimov, Reuters has reported that group will not need sell assets in Pakistan or Bangladesh, based on CCP concerns, he said: “There is no sell-off needed.”

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