Posted by: Aamir Attaa on September 13, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Normally it happens that the number of characters allowed per SMS is 160 and if it exceeds this limit then you are charged for multiple SMS. Just wonder if you have software installed on your phone that enables you to send more than 160 characters at price of single message? Won’t it be a fun? Hey, I know you may not bother to have such an application because you hardly exceed your limit of 10,000 Bundle SMS package, but what if others (such as postpaid customers) don’t have this package?
Okay, let me tell you about this application, it is named as SMSZipper, and it can play wonders for you. This software compresses SMS, and you can send and receive up to 480 characters per message.
This software comes with a minimum requirement that the phone should be java compatible and it should have support for MIDP2.0 and CLDC 1.0. A list of compatible handsets are given below, also you can check your handset’s compatibility here
SMSZipper can also protect SMS in your inbox with a password, also the option of restoring the deleted messages. The most striking feature is the message self destruction feature which deletes the message after the time interval you set.
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on September 1, 2008 at 12:52 PM
We all know well that Zong had been offering an Unlimited SMS package, with deduction of Rs. 3 Per day; but (thanks to some SMS advertising companies) Zong has revised this package and now they have set a limit on this unlimited SMS Package.
Though they still call it Unlimited SMS, but the truth is that you can send a maximum of 500 SMS per day…! However pricing remains the same.
This 500 SMS per day limit is too little for power users, and who are accustomed to massive text messaging (thanks to these bundle SMS packages). So if you are subscribed to this package, be sure that you do not cross 500 SMS limit….!
Note: Zong has also introduced a new package that allows 20,000 SMS for Rs. 149 (validity Period 15 days). You must try this new package to enjoy more daily limit.
If you Still think that 500 SMS are enough for you in Rs. 3 (excluding Taxes) per day, then you can subscribe to this package by sending an SMS “sub” to 700 and to unsubscribe SMS “unsubscribe” to 700.
Let’s peek over what other cellular companies are offers terms of SMS Packages…
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on August 27, 2008 at 1:26 PM
oday, Zong advertised in Print Media with a new offer which says that you can send as many as 20,000 text messages for Rs. 149 only (excluding taxes, with taxes they become Rs. 180). This limit of 20,000 SMS remains valid for only 15 days…! afterwards you will loose the remaining SMS quota.
How To Subscribe:
Advert says that this offer is available for all Zong Prepaid customers, you can subscribe to this offer by
Write SMS -> SUB and sent it to 701
Make sure that you have at least Rs. 180 in your balance!
Pricing
Rs. 149 (without taxes) and Rs. 180 with Taxes (Valid for 15 days only)
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on August 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM
We have seen before Ufone offering Call Block Service, through which the customers could block unwanted calls. Now Mobilink has stepped forward with a facility to block SPAM text messages on your prepaid and postpaid Mobilink Numbers.
Mobilink’s website has no information regarding this service, despite a Print Advertisment in today’s papers. Adverts reads a healthy note describing the goods and bads of SMS text messages, and then says at the end… “If you want to avail SMS Spam Filter, then call 111″
Good for those customers who are on the list of advertisers and those who get frequent text messages from unwanted numbers. No words yet regarding the pricing or the total number of allowed blocked numbers.
But just a question, what happened to Do Not Call Registry, i remember it was proposed by PTA somewhere in previous 2/3 months…!
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on August 7, 2008 at 7:15 AM
Well guys, if you are in Lahore, or if you are planning to come Lahore; you must give this DHA Cinema a chance (in case you haven’t visited here yet). And if you don’t know running movies or their time schedules DHA cinema has put up a new facility to check for movie listing and time schedules via SMS while you are on the go.
Just SMS DHA to 6622 and you will get the latest movie listings along with their times. (Compatible with all cellular networks)
Per SMS charges are Rs. 5 per + Tax
By the way, DHA Cinema is currently playing Ramchand Pakistnai, Kismat Konnection, Wanted and Kung Fu Panda. Yea “Sing is King” is releasing on Aug 8th, 2008 and Mummy III is coming soon ; - )
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on July 29, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Yesterday, Usman (one of my reader) pointed out that all cellular companies are offering calls for Rs. 1 Per minute with little variations except Warid that is left behind and they didn’t offer any such package to their customers.
Today, there is a news for Warid Customers, that now they can avail 50 minutes and 500 SMS or MMS (between 9 AM to 9 PM) per day at a flat rate of Rs. 19.96 per day.
Warid says that this package, named as Pakistan Package, is to celebrate the month of August and it is a gift of Freedom to their customers.
Features of Zem Pakistan Package
ZEM Pakistan is a daily subscription based package offering 50 on-net minutes, 500 SMS/MMS between 9am-9pm
Daily subscription charges are Rs.19.96.
You can utilize the 50 on-net minutes as you seem fit. You can consume them in one call equaling 50 minutes or multiple calls with combined duration of 50 minutes.
SMS/MMS can be sent on both on-net (Warid-Warid) & off-net (Other mobile numbers)
Customers of all Warid Packages can avail this offer
This is a daily subscription based package, all minutes/SMS/MMS would have to be consumed within 9am-9pm.Unconsumed free on-net minutes and free SMS/MMS will not be carried forward
After 9pm, normal call and SMS/MMS charges of ZEM lowest call rate package apply
In case you finish your free Minutes/SMS/MMS, your remaining calls or SMS will be charged as per your normal tariff.
This is a limited time offer, but no one knows the limit….!
How to Activate?
Simply Call 100 and follow instructions to activate this package
Once activated, users will be automatically re-subscribed to this package every day if they have a minimum balance of RS. 19.97 (inclusive of taxes)
How to de-activate?
De-activation is via 100 IVR.
Conspiracy
Couple of days ago, Warid published this below given AD in Express News Paper, that could be translated as a totally different package that what we discussed above.
AD said that all calls are 15 Paisa per call and 500 SMS and MMS daily…!
That means:
Per call = 15 paisa, all network (because it was not mentioned regarding on-net or off-net calls). And it could be the case, but someone from the management asked them to be sensible, and dont put undue pressure on the network, so let’s limit the calls to only 50 minutes. Following is the ad that read so…!
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on July 26, 2008 at 1:19 PM
With PIA Mobile you can conveniently inquire about flight schedules, check seat availability, make a reservation, or check your Awards Plus miles on your mobile with a single SMS.
Seat Availability
Seat [Departure city] [Arrival City] e.g. ‘Seat Karachi Lahore’
or
Seat [Departure city] [Arrival City] [Date] eg ‘Seat Karachi Lahore 5Jan’
And send it to 7422 Flight Schedule
Flight [Departure City] [Arrival City] eg ‘Flight Karachi Lahore’
or
Flight [Departure City] [Arrival City] [Date] eg ‘Flight Karachi Lahore 5Jan’
or
Flight [Flight number] [Date] eg ‘Flight Pk301 5Jan’
And send it to 7422 Awards Plus
Awards [9 Digit frequent flyer number] eg ‘Awards 123456789′
And send it to 7422 PNR Details
PNR [6 Character reference] eg ‘PNR JFKLMV’
Scheduled Flight Time
SMS to 7422 or PIAC:
Time [Flight number] eg ‘Flight PK301′
or
Time [Flight number] [Date] eg ‘Time PK301 5Jan’
And send it to 7422
To access above mentioned message formats from your mobile phone, simply SMS any one of the following to 7422:
* PIA
* Help
* Book
* Seats
* Flights
* Awards
* PNR
* Times Check Points
If you want to fetch a list of city codes simply type City, City1, City2 or City3 and send it to 7422
Kindly ensure to insert space between words as specified in the above formats.
Traveling classes can be defined by typing the full class name or its short code as following
If there is any confusion, or you need to know other things call PIA Help line at +92-51-111-786-786
Or toll free numbers in following Countries:
Saudi Arabia 800-844-0524
UAE 8000-441-1270
United Kingdom 0-800-587-1023
USA 1-800-578-6786
Canada 1-800-578-6786
France 0800-90-5350
Note: Zong has also introduced a new package that allows 
