Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 17, 2008 at 7:26 PM
In an effort to provide quick services (this is what Ufone claims), Ufone has started charging its postpaid customers too, for all calls made to helpline. Earlier on these helpline calls were charged for prepaid customers only, while postpaid customers were given due respect.
However, in a latest development, postpaid customers will be charged Rs. 0.50 plus taxes for each call made to help line for all customers.
We have written before, how postpaid customers are ignored, thus given least priority and highest rates. At times, it seems like cellular companies, take their postpaid customers as burdon, as they are neither given the value nor the charm that prepaid customers share. Still, its matter of fact that postpaid chaps happen to be the most loyal customers; and they also share premium ARPU for cellular companies.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 14, 2008 at 9:20 AM
All cellular companies, except Ufone, have collectively asked the government to reduce taxes on telecom services. In a collective letter, mobile phone companies have mentioned the government to reconsider increased GST, taxes on handsets and removal of SIM activation tax.
This was carried away after a significant decline in revenues and increased operational expenses of cellular companies. However, cellular companies are still awaiting any positive response from the government regarding this. Continue Reading This Story
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 12, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Our sources have confirmed us that Ufone will be launching EDGE Card too, very soon (likely to be in couple of weeks).
Sources further told that Ufone is already testing this service. No words yet on its pricing, but maybe this segment is going to play a price game too, amongst companies.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 12, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Ufone has launched its Public relations section on the its official website covering events, press releases, faqs regarding public relations and contacts for media persons.
This New PR can be found on main page of Ufone as “PR Corner”.
Better late than never!!!!
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 12, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Ufone customers can now download Utunes and associate them with their numbers with a single click. For example, if a Ufone customer calls another Ufone number and likes its Utune, he/she will have simply click * button to download that Utune to his/her number.
By the way, downloading a single Utune is going to cost you Rs. 6.05 (including taxes). Also note that Utune subscription is free, but you will have to pay Rs. 20 per month for this service.
Both Prepaid and Postpaid customers can avail this service.
To know more about Utune, their codes, and further info - check Ufone’s official webpage here
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 10, 2008 at 12:11 PM
We are told by very reliable sources that Zong is set ready to launch its EDGE card with-in this week.
ZONG has launched USB based GPRS / EDGE modem that is capable of connecting laptop / Desktop PCs with internet while on the go.
Zong’s plug and play Internet USB Card allows Internet browsing, instant access and the uninterrupted ability both to upload and download data. EDGE Card is compatible with Windows 2000 (SP4 or above), Windows XP (SP2 or above), Windows Vista and Mac, whether run on a PC, laptop or handheld device. SMS software is also installed, allowing texts to be sent directly from the computer
In addition to being connected to the Internet, customers will be able to:
- Check their connection status.
- View statistics of their internet usage. Will have access to their list of phonebook contacts, present on the SIM in the device. They will be able to add/edit/delete entries from the phonebook.
- To send text messages regardless of whether they are connected via GPRS or not.
Charges:
Initial Sale Price of ZONG Internet USB Card: Rs. 9,999
Unlimited GPRS package Rs. 400/month +tax.
SMS Charges:
Domestic SMS: Rs. 0.5/SMS +tax
International SMA: Rs. 5/SMS +tax
Each month the users will have to recharge the SIM account to continue using uninterrupted services @ Rs. 400+tax
(Thanks to Gumby for providing additional info, also Official Press Release helped me for this post)
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 10, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Believe me, Pakistan’s Government is lot better than of many other states. At least we have got the liberty of using many mediums for our communications, unlike Iran, that has banned SMS service on all cell phones, throughout the country.
(NCR Iran) National Council of Resistance of Iran has reported that Organization of Communications Regulations has putout new laws imposing restrictions on sending SMS. For a typical cell owner, he has to go through security checks by the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) to receive clearance for using the service – otherwise, no one will be able to send/receive SMS.
I purposefully praised Pakistan’s government, so govt chaps are not convinced to follow Iran here - as govt is fully geared this days, and we can expect them doing anything.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 10, 2008 at 7:50 AM
It has come to the knowledge of PTCL that some unknown companies, firms and/or personnel are using deceptive marketing practices including door to door campaigns by using PTCL’s Products & Services and fraudulently swindling money from the general public by offering the Life Time Package for Rs. 400/- coupled with other Services of PTCL.
PTCL, therefore intimate its existing and potential customers NOT to entertain, trust or fall for such activities initiated by certain companies, firms and/or personnel. All the existing and potential customers are STRICTLY advised to utilize authorized franchisees, customer care centers, website and PTCL designated toll free numbers for information and subscription of PTCL’s Product and Services.
PTCL shall not be liable for any loss to any person in consequence of such fraudulent activities and deceptive marketing practices by the third parties.
Via PakGamers
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