Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 14, 2008 at 9:20 AM
Telenor has introduced a service called “Telenor SecureAll” to backup mobile phone data including contacts, SMS and media files on web. Customers availing this service will be able to backup and restore their data stored on mobile phones, anytime – they can delete all data from their phones, remotely (in case mobile phone is lost), furthermore, phone can be (remotely) locked or unlocked as well.
This is a similar service provided by Mobilink “CellSecure” through a Singapore based common vendor, TenCube. It is a client application based service, meaning that – you will have to download a software on your phone in order to use this service.
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
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 8, 2008 at 7:34 AM
Ufone has recently started a service, which is prompted when a Ufone number is dialed and is found switched off. For example, if you call a Ufone Number, and it is switched off, the automated voice will say
“App kay matlooba number say jawab mousool nahi ho raha – Agar app Ufone kay customer hain aur Awaz SMS Baijhna chahtay hain tu 99 mila kar matlooba number milayain”
You can send Awaz SMS, as the voice said… This is all good – But, Ufone should have added a notification that this Awaz SMS will charge you Rs. 2.50 plus taxes.
This is first of its kind technique adopted by Ufone (in Pakistan) to capitalize every given opportunity and turning it into revenues – Meaning that offering a service preview, when call is not connected.
But what about customers; I suppose they deserve details for service charges as well, especially for offers which are not advertised.
Should we expect Lux or Head & Shoulder ads, in near future, before call connects?
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 6, 2008 at 3:22 AM
We have just learned that PTCL customers can now pay their landline phone bills at Ufone Service centers & Franchises. It is again one new step towards Value added services of Ufone in collaboration with PTCL.
It will not only help Ufone to serve in customer services, but it will also help PTCL to recover it’s in time payments from customers.
Posted by: Reality Bites on November 1, 2008 at 12:14 AM
M-Commerce is exchange of products & services and to make e-transaction with the help of mobile phones. It came in to existence, especially after 2000 and when CMTO’s applied for licenses to give customer handy services at instant.
In Pakistan, mobile phones are mostly used for voice calling and data services like SMS but in recent years the value added services have become integral part of Telco’s revenues like CRBT (color ring back tone) and others. Most of CMTO’s are earning sky-scraping ARPU (Average Revenue per User) because of these value added service. But we cannot deny the fact that ARPU based services are the major challenge for Telco’s to maintain brand equity and ARPU’s on the consistent pace.
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 17, 2008 at 7:57 AM
Ufone has partnered with Mango, a Mobile Social network system that allows you to send message to a group of friends with a single message (and cost of one SMS) - somewhat like twitter. In this partnership, Ufone will serve as SMS service provider, while Mango will manage the application part.
This service was actually pioneered by chopaal.com, and there is a good chance that other cellular companies partner with them to come up with similar or even better service.
What Ufone SMS Buddies is?
Ufone SMS Buddies is an SMS-based social network that lets you easily update a group of friends by a single message. This single message is then broadcasted over the whole group - meaning that it will cost you one SMS to send this message to a group of friends.
That’s not all; in fact you can also update your Facebook Status and let your friends know what you are up to, at any time, through a single SMS!
How do I register to Ufone SMS Buddies?
You can register to this service through SMS or Ufone SMS Buddies Facebook application.
To register through SMS: Simply type Register <Your Nickname/ Your Name> and send it to 9393.
For example, Register Sana87 Or Register Alikhan Or Register Devil45
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 5, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Mobilink in collaboration with Singapore based TenCube has brought this service called “Mobilink Call Secure”, which was initially developed for Singapore Police and Military use.
Mobilink CellSecure is Mobile phone security software that allows you track down the thief, get alerted when your mobile phone is stolen!. Remotely lock your phone or disable access to Messages, call log and phone book in case your phone is stolen – At same time, you can auto backup your data on Mobilink servers and also remotely delete your data from phone – That’s perfect security.
Mobilink CallSecure can auto lock your phone in case SIM is changed (You can associate multiple SIMs with your phone so that it is not triggered if you use more than one SIM).
How to subscribe?
Before subscribing, you need to make sure that your phone is supported. Click here to check list of supported phones. Also you need to have GPRS activated for your number. (This is an application based service still you must be using Mobilink connection to acquire this service)
Afterwards, it’s simple! Just SMS “REG” to 50007, and you should receive a SMS with a link.
From this link, you will have to download Mobilink CellSecure, follow the simple installation process and get done!
Charges
A monthly subscription charge of Rs.36.3 (including taxes) apply
Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 5, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Ufone has been offering this service (for the first time in Pakistan) known as Push to Talk (PTT) or also called as Waklie Talkie. Before going into service details, let’s dig out what really this PTT service means?
What is Push to Talk Service?
PTT or Push to Talk is a feature similar to walkie-talkie that is provided over a cellular network. It means there is created a group of callers, who can connect to each other - their voice is broadcasted to whole of group members just like wireless handsets – and they don’t need to call again and again.. just press a single button and broadcast your message and release button to hear others.
In simple words, PTT is just like children playing with their Walkie Talkies.
How PTT or Ufone Walkie Talkie Works?
With Ufone Walkie Talkie service voice groups are created that can have up to 20 members. All these members of a certain group can communicate with each other through a data network (GPRS or EDGE) with always-on functionality.
Unfortunately not all mobile phones support PTT services. However, selected Nokia Mobile phones are equipped with Push to talk software. Once you have PTT feature in your handset, you can subscribe to Ufone’s Push to talk communication service.
Pushing a specific button on the mobile phone opens a voice channel to all selected participants of a group, whose phones will automatically play the caller’s voice through the phone loudspeaker - release the button and hear others talking back to you.
Ufone has partnered with 
Ufone has been offering this service (for the first time in Pakistan) known as Push to Talk (PTT) or also called as Waklie Talkie. Before going into service details, let’s dig out what really this PTT service means?