Showing posts with label Telecom News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Telecom News. Show all posts

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Megagate launched NEO W720 in Pakistan: Specifications and Price

It's been long we haven't seen any new product coming out from the Megagate factory. But finally after a long wait Megagate has announced the availability of its new mobile phone. The new mobile phone is named as NEO W720 which is the second phone from Megagate W series.

We have seen that within a short period Megagate has established its positive and responsive image among the Pakistani nation due to its high quality mobiles provided at affordable rates. With the last hit of Megagate Maximus,Megagate has showed positive hopes for NEO W720.

Don't Miss: Qmobile Launched Noir A1- A new Android Phone.

Following are the complete specifications and price of of Megagate NEO W720.

Megagate NEW W720:


Megagate team with the release of this mobile has promised that the phone will give user everything he loves. NEW W720 aims to provide data generation a new experience to surf the internet and play games.



Sunday, 19 August 2012

Mobile Operators can suspend their services in Pakistan during Eid

After recent attack on Minhas Airbase in Kamra,Pakistan Telecommunication Authority(PTA)and Ministry Of Interior has written letters to the telecom operators of Pakistan to block all services during Eid. This letter was sent in order to maintain any type peace and to keep citizens safe from expected terrorist attacks.

We have also seen in the past,that TTP and other terrorist groups have been using mobile sims in order to complete their missions which they were assigned. Terrorist also using these SIMs to activate bombs.In many cities of Pakistan like Peshawar you can get SIM without registration from the dealer. According to PTA guidelines you can't take sims until you have submitted your CNIC copy with the required proofs.

The letter is written to foil the plans of terrorists. PTA and Ministry of Interior has also ordered the operators to remain alert during Eid. According to some sources PTA has blocked telecom services in some areas of Pakistan which include Quetta and some parts of Balochistan.



Tuesday, 14 August 2012

3G Auctions in Pakistan to be held within 4 Months

Before I start this post. From my side wishing you a very Happy Independence Day.

3G in Pakistan is becoming the most important topic of many Pakistani webmasters. This topic has been discussed in many big forums and websites. But still the million dollar question is unsolved. Can Pakistan get 3G before the end of this year?

On this Monday,Pakistan Telecommunication Authority(PTA) told Senate's Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat that they have planned to Auction 3G technology in Pakistan before the end of this year. The 3G auctions are being delayed since 2 years for which Pakistan lost the chance of earning 20 Billion annually.



Virus attacks Gaussian Internet bank accounts

Kaspersky has reported on the threat of a new Computer Virus that steals user data and passwords for Internet banking.The Gauss virus damage has been reported in the Middle East this week and is expected to attack banks for Internet users in the World.
According to reports released by Kaspersky Lab later this week, the virus Gauss seeks to steal information for bank fraud.
Although it has been discovered recently, it was reported that Gauss has been in operation since last year and its mode of attack is similar to the Flame and Stuxnet virus, previously known.



Monday, 13 August 2012

Nokia Lumia Series-Launched In Pakistan!

Nokia is still the king in the mobile markets of Pakistan. About 44% of total Pakistani still supports and have full faith on Nokia's every handset launched in Pakistan. A few months back if you remember Nokia launched the Lumia series- Yes!those Windows phone.

Nokia Lumia series was not available in the Pakistani markets for a long period.Here is a good news for all the Nokia and Windows phone lovers in Pakistan. Nokia Pakistan has announced the availability of Nokia Lumia series in Pakistan.



Sunday, 12 August 2012

Samsung's Eid Banao Smart Offer

Samsung Pakistan in the Holy month of Ramadan has introduced Eid Bano Smart Offer. Like all over the World Android users in Pakistan are increasing day by day.Hundreds and Thousands of Androids are daily opening in Pakistani market. Due to cheap Androids like Galaxy Pocket and Samsung Galaxy Y,Samsung is becoming the most favorite mobile company among the youth of Pakistan.

Keeping this increasing sales in view Samsung Pakistan has announced the Eid Banao Smart Offer.

What's in the offer?

Before the end of upcoming Eid-Ul-Fitar just switche on to any of the Android smartphones proviede by Samsung and enter yourself in the luck draw.  You can buy any Samsung smartphones available in the markets. These includes Galaxy Pocket,Galaxy Y,Galaxy Ace and the amazing. Galaxy SIII



Thursday, 9 August 2012

Google Nexus 7 in Pakistan: Price and Place To Buy

Google Nexus 7 was the most  anticipated tablet of the year 2012. After the announcement of Google Nexus 7 it got millions of pre-orders. The Nexus 7 made debut in the moth of July with stunning features and affordable prices. Nexus 7 was shipped with the latest version 4.1 JellyBean all around the World.The device comes with stunning 7'' inch display and with a powerful quad-core Tegra 3 processor powered by ASUS.



Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Ufone Uth presents Heavy Scene Offer



Ufone always provide remarkable offers with affordable rates. This time Ufone has brought another marvelous call offer. This package is available for all Uth customers.Uth customers can now call to their buddies with cheapest rates in Pakistan. With Uth heavy offer you can call any ufone number all over in Pakistan at Rs.2.50+tax/hour. You can call to your love ones anytime any day for just Rs.2.5+tax. Side by side you have to pay Rs.2+tax for subscribing to this package. The package do not comes with auto-subscription so every time you want to use this package you have to subscribe manually.

How To Subscribe:
To subscribe to this offer simply dial *2222#.

Terms and Conditions:
  • Uth Heavy Scene will be valid from the time of subscription top the mid-night of same day.
  • Heavy Scene is only for Ufone prepaid customers.
  • Super call offer subscribers cannot avail this service.
  • Free numbers and short code numbers are not included this offer.
  • Daily charges of Uth will be applied.



Saturday, 23 June 2012

Mobilink Jazz and Jazba partnered with Facebook

Mobilink yesterday on their official website and on their facebook fan page announced that they have partnered with facebook to provide their valuable customers access to facebook free of cost. All the Mobilink Jazz and Jazba prepaid customers are eligible to use this service.To use this service go to 0.facebook.com with your Jazz or Jazba connection.

This is not the first time that Facebook has joined hand together with a telecom operator. Facebook is currently partnering will World's top telecom operators. All telecom operators are given a unique address through which their customer connects to facebook. All Jazz and Jazba customers will be able to post,view,like and comment on facebook through this light and fast through facebook zero.

Terms and Conditions:

  • This service is not available for Blackberry devices.
  • Jazz and Jazba prepaid customers can enjoy this service only.
  • You can visit the zero site(0.facebook.com)with pre-installed browsers on your mobile.
NOTE:Run the zero website from Opera Mini for mobile. Do not use UC Browser otherwise you will be charged.



Thursday, 21 June 2012

Wi-tribe announced Avenger lucky winners

Wi-tribe announced the Avenger game competition winners. Avenger was a flash game provided by Wi-tribe on their official website.The game was all about being a superhero who was given different tasks and missions. This game got a great response from Wi-tribe fans. Wi-tribe announced these winners yesterday on their Official website and on their facebook fan page.

Winners were choosen on the basis of most scores done during the game play. The gift for winners was Xbox 360 with Kinect. 3 winners were announced as a result of lucky draw. Winners list with their nick are:


  • Muhammad Rizwan Ahmed from Karachi.
  • Rizwan also from Karachi
  • Ishtiaq Ahmad from Faisalabad.
Wi-tribe has told that the gifts of lucky winners are already been sent and they will soon receive their prices. Wi-tribe has also shown interest to bring such great offers in the future.



LUMS seals a deal with SAP


Lahore University of Management Sciences on 15-June-2012 signed a deal with one of the World's leading software development company SAP. This deal will improve the procedures of finance,Human resources and Pay Roll system. LUMS will use SAP softwares from 2013 onwards to improve the above mentioned systems.

Speaking on the occasion the Vice Chancellor of LUMS,Mr.Adil Najam said that the deal with SAP is a new step towards betterment in different Pakistani systems. He said that during the implementation of this project everything will go according to plan and the core activities of University will run smoothly.

What's In The Deal? 

The deal provide better pay roll system. This payroll system will provide LUMS employees to manage personal records,professional development,leave approvals their history and recruitment. The new financial system will give LUMS users a powerful and easy to use interference to to create requests,track purchases,monitor inventory and budget in real time.



Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Warid offered UK,USA and CANADA offer

Every telecom operator in Pakistan are doing their best to provide their customers with cheapest international call rates. It was Ufone before providing customers cheapest call rates to European countries.But now Warid is now leading the race with newly introduced cheap rates. Warid has provided their customers with cheapest international call rates. This remarkable offer is only available for Warid's prepaid customer.

What's in the Offer?
Now you can call all your friends and relatives living in UK,USA and
Canada for Rs.0.99+ tax per minute!

How to avail this offer:
To avail this offer dial 111 before your desired international number.
You can also subscribe by sms by sending a text to 4747. To subscribe
type ON and send it to 4747. Daily charges of Rs.2+tax will apply.

Terms and Conditions:

  • You can call to landline and mobile numbers of USA and Canada and only to landline numbers o UK.
  • You have to dial 111 before the desired number. E.g, 111<country code><city code><number>.
  • Warid prepaid and Glow customers are eligible to avail this offer.


Unsubscription method:
To unsubscribe type OFF and send to 4747. Rs.2+tax will be deduct in
unsubscription charges.



Mobilink Infinity offered Infinite protection for WiMax customers

Mobilink Infinity has offered infinite protection with their own Symantec antivirus. This offer is exclusively available for Infinity's Wimax  customers. Offered antivirus will protect the computers of Wimax customers from all type of viruses and spywares,promised by Mobilink Infinity. Infinity has also promised that this antivirus will ensure the protection of their customers and provide them a smooth and safe Internet experience.

How To Get it:
Mobilink Infinity has provided two ways to download this antivirus.Download the antivirus from the following links:

1.For Windows 32 -Bit operating system.


2. For Windows 64- Bit opertaing system.


3.For MAC

The second way to order this is much easy. Call on 111-300-369 from landline or dial 369 from your Mobilink connection.

For complete guide how to install this antivirus,click here.
Terms and Conditions:
*Antivirus features can only be used after the activation by calling
the customer service centre.


*Infinity customers will enjoy this Antivirus for a period of one
month. After it they will be charged Rs.50(inclusive of all taxes).


NOTE: Infinity customers will enjoy this Antivirus for a period of one
month. After it they will be charged Rs.50(inclusive of all taxes).



Ufone introduced"5 ka Punch"Offer

"Get Ready For The Punch",says Ufone. Ufone has brought up a remarkable package and that too at an amazing price. Ufone 5 ka Punch is the latest offer by the telecom operator. In my opinion Ufone has
bring almost everytime a great package to its customers. With Ufone 5 ka Punch you will get 500 SMS,500 MMS and a 5 Mb of internet for surfing. You have to pay Rs.5(inclusive of all taxes) to get this punch.

How to subscribe:
To subscribe to Ufone 5 ka Punch dial 100 and follow the steps.Subscription can also be done by using sms. To subscribe using sms send SUB to 5505 or simply dial *5505# and start enjoying your offer.

Ufone 5 ka Punch is valid for 24 hours from the time of subscription. The offer comes with automatic re-subscription option. It means if you have Rs.5 in your account the offer will re-subscribe automatically.

How to Unsubscribe:
To unsubscribe from the offer just send an sms by typing UNSUB to 6505.

Terms and Conditions:
*Only prepaid customers of Ufone can avail this offer.
*To check remaiming free SMS/MMS/GPRS dial *706#.
*SMS and MMS in this offer can only be send to local telecom operaters.
*SMS and MMS can be send to On-net and Off-net numbers.
*Customer will recieve a notification if he/she consumes SMS,MMS or GPRS.



Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Ufone Introduced Ureminder Service


Ufone with millions of customers support is the 2nd biggest telecom
operator in Pakistan. Ufone always bring excited packages with
affordable rates to customers. Keeping this tradition Ufone has
announced yet another useful service,U-Reminder. With UReminder you
will never miss any important task. Whether it's your friend's
birthday or an important task UReminder will remind your each and
every single task at the time so you will not forget it.

How to use the Service:

Using UReminder is not a big deal. You can subscribe to this service
very easily. To subscribe dial 7030 and set the reminder. Before the
time comes you will recieve a call from IVR reminding you about your
work.

Subscription Charges:

Rs. 2.50+tax/week(for prepaid customers)
Rs.10+tax/week(for postpaid customers)


IVR call charges:

Rs. 0.50+tax per minute.

With UReminder you can also record your voice for a certain number or
for your number also. You can also send reminders to other Ufone
numbers. The recorded reminder can also be sent to any off-net network
however the charges will remain same. To unsubscribe from this service
just dial 7030 and follow the instruction.

NOTE: The reminder recieved by other number will not be charged. You
will have to pay the charges for sending the reminder.



Monday, 4 June 2012

Warid to increase maintenance charges


Warid a UAE based telecom company which started its operation in
Pakistan in the year 2005 has announced the increase in maintenance
fee. Warid telecom got license for its services in Pakistan in the
year 2004. From that time Warid has serving millions of its customer
in Pakistan. Warid also took part in the earthquake of 2005. They took
the task of rehabilitation of many families. Today Warid announced the
increase in the charges. A message occuring on Warid's website says:
"We at Warid Telecom always believe in providing our customers with
quality user experience and services. To maintain these standards of
service, maintenance fee has been revised from 1.5% to 2% on all
recharges (scratch card, ezeeload, e-pin, etc.) which shall be
effective from Thursday, 7th June 2012. Applicable taxes shall also be
charged."