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 September 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Few of us are just crazy to chat with their friends round the clock, especially while on the go or during load shedding, when there is nothing much to do. eBuddy, provides you a luxury to chat with friends and family from mobile, even when PC/Laptop and internet are not around.
eBuddy is a java based mobile software that provides easy access to various famous instant messaging clients such as Google talk, MSN, Yahoo, MySpace, AIM etc.
After download, from m.ebuddy.com you are asked to make an eBuddy user id, which allows you to configure username/password for all of your messengers (MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk etc). And the good thing about eBuddy is that it provides a single list for all your friends belonging to different IM clients, also what makes it better is the search ability to find your friend from a long list.
Be sure that you need to have GPRS enabled on your phone. However, you don’t need to worry much about your GPRS bill, because eBuddy won’t consumer much of data while you are chatting. (Even then I suggest you to keep an eye on your data counter, or you must have a flat rate package in which you just pay monthly fee against unlimited GPRS). eBuddy also saves your GPRS data transfer by hiding offline contacts.
Download eBuddy from Here
Computability
eBuddy is a JAVA based application, meaning, it support almost every phone available today.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on September 12, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Google Mobile Apps that were first introduced for iPhone are not available for free download for BlackBerry handsets. Google Mobile App for Blackberry are sure to prove itself useful. What is it? The Google Mobile App
You can download Google Mobile Apps from m.google.com on your BlackBerry device. The app itself is free charge, but of course standard data rates will apply in downloading.
Now, on to the good stuff. What exactly will you be able to do with Google Mobile App for BlackBerry? Here are a few, according to Google:
- Fast Google search - enter queries without waiting for a browser to load
- Search history - easily access and amend your previous queries
- Google Suggest - complete queries with less typing
- Easy access to Google products for your phone - click once to download and install our applications for BlackBerry, and get immediate access to our web-based services
- Google Apps support - get direct links to your Google Apps Calendar and Documents/Spreadsheets (select Menu, Options, Use Google Apps Domain: yes, and then enter your domain name)
- Update alerts - learn about new versions of downloadable Google mobile applications and upgrade with just one click (Google Mobile App replaces Google Updater for BlackBerry)
User Interface may not be as charming as that on the iPhone, but hey, its usability that counts. Hopefully, they release a version for S60 smartphones in the future, too.
Via Google Mobile Blog
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on August 25, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Now the time has come, when cellular companies see lot of potential in Value Added Services and hence are making it possible in every way for their customers to gain access to these VA Services.
It is never late, yes…! Now Ufone has introduced their WAP portal, from where Ufone subscribers can enjoy new News updates, download application, JAVA games, ring tones, UTunes, send their emails and other cool stuff from Ufone’s newly launched WAP portal.
Ufone Subscribers will no longer be required to remember short codes to download different ringtones or UTunes… as all content and services will be just a click away.
Simply log on to the Ufone WAP portal, and have access to Ufone’s services all on a single platform.
Below are the categories which will help ensure you have a pleasant browsing experience:
Islamic: Includes application download for Quran
on Mobile, Quranic Sura, Hadith, Namaz Timings, Islamic Calendar, Top Islamic Wallpapers and Top Islamic Animations.
Daily News: Includes Breaking News, World News, Showbiz News, Fashion News, Local News, Weather News, Finance News and also a WAP page of CNN News (wap.cnnmobile.com).
Downloads: Includes Videos, Wallpapers, Ringtones, Animations, Themes and Games.
Sports: Games and News for Cricket, Football, Formula 1, Tennis and Golf
Cool Stuff: Includes Entertainment, Jokes, Horoscope, Love Match, Love Horoscope and Quotes.
UTunes: The latest and most downloaded UTunes.
Call 4 Fun (IVR Services): Includes UTalk, Song Dedication, Music Station, Awaz SMS and Cricket Commentary.
Chat ‘n’ Email: Includes Chat (UChat - MSN, Google talk and Yahoo Messenger) and Email programs (Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Hotmail).
Applications: Includes Quran on Mobile, UChat, Cricket Companion and UStocks.
Olympics: This section has been specially customized to provide users with the Olympic Games 2008 updates. By clicking on the icon, the user will be directly linked to CNN’s WAP page developed for Beijing Olympics 2008 (cnnmobile.com\beijing).
How to Use Ufone WAP Portal
- Simply log onto http://wap.ufone.com from your mobile
- You can browse by clicking on different categories.
- In case your handset is not compatible, you will be prompted right away.
- It Merits Mentioning that you need to configure GPRS and WAP for your Handset before using this service…!
Pricing: Normal Pricing of Rs. 15/MB for browsing (upload/download)
Charges for each content download are as follows:
Wallpapers Rs. 5
Animations Rs. 5
Polyphonic Ring tone Rs. 5
True tones Rs. 10
Themes Rs. 15
Videos Rs. 15
Java Games Regular Rs. 20
Premium Rs. 35
Multi Player Games Rs. 35
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on July 23, 2008 at 1:59 PM
In this tutorial we will learn how to connect our PC / Laptop with internet using Mobilink’s GPRS. This method can be used for any handset (Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Blackberry etc) and for both Prepaid Jazz and Postpaid Indigo Number. So let’s start straight away.
Note: I will bring tutorials for Ufone, Telenor, Zong and Warid Too, in coming couple of Weeks…!
Getting Ready
You must be equipped with following items, in order to connect your PC or Laptop with Mobilink’s GPRS
- Make sure that you have device drivers of your phone. Otherwise you won’t be able to connect your PC/Laptop with internet. This driver can be found in a CD that comes with your handset’s pack. Make sure that you have installed the handset driver on your PC (Please ask help in comments below if you having problems with driver installation, but remember, i will not provide any driver for any handset)
- Assuming that your Handset driver is installed on your PC, now make sure that your GPRS is activated on your Mobilink Jazz/Indigo numbers. If not then call your helpline and get it activated.
- Please remember that connecting to internet through PC consumes high bandwidth, so make sure that you have unlimited GPRS package activated on your Mobilink Indigo Numbers (that comes at Rs. 500 per month). Mobilink Jazz Customers note that you will be charges at Rs. 15 per MB, so be carefull while your are using GPRS on your Jazz Numbers
Okay seems, now you have all necessary things with you in order to connect internet on PC/Laptop with help of Mobilink GPRS. So keep on reading to complete the tutorial.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on July 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Warid can now help you find various places of interest while you are on move. All you need is to send an SMS and you will get a response from Warid displaying you a list of restaurants, Banks, ATMs, Mosques or hotels near you.
Warid Location Based services are very affordable in terms of pricing, user friendly and helpful for those who often travel to new places.
How to find a place using Warid Location Based Services?
To find a Place via SMS, type
NEAREST<space><CATEGORY NAME> and send to 141
To find a Place via MMS, type
NEAREST<space><CATEGORY NAME><space>MMS and send to 141
Note: You need to input exact category name, which are which are
- Dining (restaurants)
- Banks (ATM, and branches)
- Religion (mosques, churches, temples)
- Hotels
You can always get the updated list of categories by typing
CAT<space>LIST and send it to 141
Location Based Services Via WAP
You can also access Location Based Services through WAP
To find a Place open this URL: http://lbs.waridtel.com/mm
Other Commands for Location Based Services
<LOC> and send it to 141 User gets his/her own location on SMS
LOC<space>MMS and send it to 141: User gets his/her own location on MMS
LOC<space>NUMBER and send it to 141: User can forward his/her location to the desired number through SMS
LOC<space>NUMBER<space>MMS and send it to 141: User can forward his/her location to the desired number through MMS
HELPM and send it to 141 User gets the list of all Mobile Map commands
Service Charges for Place Finder via SMS
For each request of finding a place, Rs.3 + tax will be charged. On successfully receiving the requested location of place, Rs.3 + tax will be deducted from your account.
Total Price: 3 + 3 = Rs. 6 per location (Excluding Taxes)
Service Charges for Place Finder via MMS
For each request of finding a place, Rs.3 + tax will be charged. On successful receiving of location of place, MMS retrieval charges, i.e. Rs.3 + tax will be deducted from your account.
Total Charges: 3 + 3 = Rs. 6 (Excluding Taxes)
Check Points
- There are no subscription charges, hence you will be charged only when you request for any place
- The distance given by “Warid Place Finder” can be un-accurate by 500m. (As you location will be measured by the tower you are connected to)
- Maps service is currently available to subscribers in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Peshawar only.
- You need to have MMS and WAP activated in order to use Warid Location Based Services Via MMS or WAP
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on July 19, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Today we are going to learn how to activate GPRS, WAP and MMS on Telenor. The process for activating GPRS and MMS on Telenor is very much similar to as what we did for Ufone and Zong, very simple and straight forward. So lets start with activation of GPRS and MMS by sending an SMS
Activation of GPRS, WAP and MMS through SMS
Send a SMS to 131 with your handset make and model to receive Telenor GPRS and MMS setting for your handset in following pattern.
For Internet: Write “Internet” and SMS it to 131.
For WAP: Write “wap” and SMS it to 131.
For MMS: Write “mms” and SMS it to 131.
Your will receive an SMS in response to your message. Simply save it and you are done.
Manual Activation of GPRS, WAP and MMS
You can also configure your handset for GPRS & MMS manually:
Configuration for GPRS
Access Point Name/Node: internet
Login name: Telenor (Case Sensitive)
Password: Telenor (Case Sensitive)
Authentication: Normal
Configuration for WAP
Access Point Name/Node: wap
Login name: Telenor (Case Sensitive)
Password: Telenor (Case Sensitive)
WAP Gateway IP: 172.18.19.11
Port (if required): 9201
Port (if required for HTTP handsets): 8080
Configuration for MMS
Access Point Name/Node: mms
Login name: Telenor (Case Sensitive)
Password: Telenor (Case Sensitive)
WAP Gateway IP: 172.18.19.11
Port (if required): 9201
Port (if required for HTTP handsets): 8080
Relay Server/ Messaging Server: http://mmstelenor or http://172.18.15.1
Telenor GPRS and MMS Prices
Rs. 15 Per MB (Excluding Taxes)
Rs. 5 Per MMS
MMS Receiving is free
Or for more help Call 345 : - )
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on July 18, 2008 at 1:02 PM
Okay guys, after Ufone now we have cracked Zong too for FREE GPRS on your Zong Number…! Remember it’s a crack and it can go away anytime…so enjoy Free unlimited GPRS on Zong, until its not rectified…!
Follow the below method
- First of all you will have to activate GPRS on your Zong number…if you are already subscribed, then skip point 1, 2 and 3
- Send an SMS All<Space>Make<Space>Model and send to 131
- In response, you will get GPRS setting, simply save this setting; at this point your GPRS has been activated on your Zong.
- Now make sure that you have no balance in your account, that is your account balance should be zero
- Go into phone browser
- And Start browsing…lol yea that’s it.. (in case you receive any error, don’t give up, try 5/6 times and you will be connected…
Very Important Note: Someone on another forum used Free GPRS on Zong through this method has reported that he was charged for GPRS on next card load, however, many others are saying that they were not charged and they use this FREE GPRS smoothly. So be carefull… On other hands, spend Rs. 200 on Zong SIM and then forget about recharging it… ; -) keep on Using Free GPRS until its available
Give your feedback…! let me know when it stops working
Chill
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