PkReaders - Pakistani Readers Blog » Zong http://www.pkreaders.com Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:10:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Pakistan to Celebrate ‘Sab Keh Do’ Day http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/04/07/pakistan-to-celebrate-sab-keh-do-day/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/04/07/pakistan-to-celebrate-sab-keh-do-day/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:27:07 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=3714 “Sab Keh Do” day to promote the importance of communication will be celebrated for the third consecutive year on April 17, 2011. This year’s theme is to motivate those who have worked hard against all odds and difficulties, by expressing encouraging thoughts for them. “Sub Keh Do” day is dedicated to create awareness about the [...]]]> “Sab Keh Do” day to promote the importance of communication will be celebrated for the third consecutive year on April 17, 2011. This year’s theme is to motivate those who have worked hard against all odds and difficulties, by expressing encouraging thoughts for them.

“Sub Keh Do” day is dedicated to create awareness about the significance of self-expression. In the spirit of recent world cup, this year’s “Sub Keh Do” day will focus on sending positive messages to Pakistan’s cricket team. “Sab Keh Do” day endorses the idea of building a stronger society by strengthening relationships.

Therefore, people will be encouraged to give inspirational messages for the members of Pakistan’s cricket team, who brought the whole nation together and evoked patriotic feelings in them.

Like previous years, an exclusive song for “Sub Keh Do” day will be aired on various channels.

Music maestro Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has recorded the song in his voice this year. Previously Shafqat Amanat Ali and Ali Hamza had lent their voices for “Sub Keh Do” day’s songs. These unique and catchy numbers became instant hits. In a survey conducted last year, many people described these songs as soothing and inspiring.

Ather Ul Islam, student of MBA at a local university, stated that he was quite impressed with the lyrics of all “Sub Keh Do” songs and is convinced that the latest one will also come up to everybody’s expectations. He added that “Sub Keh Do” day is a unique concept and is contributing to the overall wellbeing of our society by fortifying relationships.

The core objective of celebrating “Sub Keh Do” day is to uphold the importance of expressing oneself. Communication – verbal, written or gestured is an integral instinct of all living things. A lot of personal, professional and social disasters can be averted by maintaining clear, appropriate and unambiguous communication. “Sub Keh Do” day persuades everyone to speak their heart out in a respectful manner, which eventually contributes towards promoting peace, love and understanding in society.

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/04/07/pakistan-to-celebrate-sab-keh-do-day/feed/ 0 Now Use Twitter on Mobile via SMS With ZONG! http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/04/05/twitter-on-mobile-via-sms-with-zong/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/04/05/twitter-on-mobile-via-sms-with-zong/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:18:33 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=3659 After Mobilink, Zong becomes the second cellular network to offer Twitter updates via SMS in Pakistan. Using twitter for mobile, you can easily tweet, get updates, manage your account followers and many other features using SMS. Earlier Mobilink offered this service back in the past and now Zong takes the step to offer this handy [...]]]> After Mobilink, Zong becomes the second cellular network to offer Twitter updates via SMS in Pakistan. Using twitter for mobile, you can easily tweet, get updates, manage your account followers and many other features using SMS.

Earlier Mobilink offered this service back in the past and now Zong takes the step to offer this handy yet affordable service for those mobile users who are on non-edge/gprs handsets.

Price:

  • SMS charges are as per your package plan.

How to Activate and Use?

To activate this service, log on to twitter.com and in Edit Profile, go for Mobile tab, enter your number and start with the guide.

Twitter commands for mobile:

Send these commands to Twitter:

  • FOLLOW username -   Start following a user
  • UNFOLLOW username   – Stop following a user
  • ON/OFF   – Turn all Tweet notifications on or off
  • ON/OFF username –    Set Tweet notifications for a user on or off (you’ll still be following them even if you set it to off)
  • GET username   – Shows you the latest tweet from any user
  • RT username   – Retweet a user’s latest tweet
  • FAV username   – Favorite a user’s latest tweet
  • D username your-message   –   Send a direct message to a user

 

UPDATE:

There is a misconception on the internet that Zong offered this service free of cost, as we already mentioned this is not free and costs a single SMS as per your package plan. Following is the exact message you receive after subscribing:

Your device is verified! You will get notifications from Twitter. Tweet from your phone: Just send it to this number. Std message charges apply. Reply w/STOP to quit

credits: Hamza Tariq

 

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/04/05/twitter-on-mobile-via-sms-with-zong/feed/ 3 Zong ‘Good Night Offer’: Mobile Internet for One Night in Rs. 5 http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/03/17/zong-good-night-offer-mobile-internet-for-one-night-in-rs-5/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/03/17/zong-good-night-offer-mobile-internet-for-one-night-in-rs-5/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:33:28 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=3346 Zong is already leading the market in mobile internet with the most affordable data packages. Apart from their monthly packages, Zong is also providing daily packages for mobile internet users. Now Zong introduces ‘Good Night Offer’ targeting the users who use mobile internet at night.

Offer Details:

With Zong Good Night Offer, you can enjoy mobile internet from 2:00AM to 8:00AM without any data transfer limit. Offer is valid for one day i.e. one time subscription will allow you to user mobile internet for one night.

Charges:

  • Subscription charges are Rs. 10 (Existing Hourly / Daily Package subscribers are exempted from the subscription fee of Good Night Offer).
  • Daily Charges are Rs. 5.

How to subscribe:

  • Dial *906# from your Zong and opt for 2

How to un-subscribe:

  • To unsubscribe SMS “unsub<space>gno” to 909
  • Unsubscription charges are Rs.5

 


]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/03/17/zong-good-night-offer-mobile-internet-for-one-night-in-rs-5/feed/ 0 Zong Hat-Trick Offer – Exclusively for Worldcup http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/02/18/zong-hat-trick-offer/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/02/18/zong-hat-trick-offer/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:13:53 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=3037 Keeping up the market, zong has also introduced worldcup offer, called  Hat Trick Offer for all prepaid customers so they can  enjoy using their ZONG connections throughout the World Cup. This Hat Trick Offer is the first ever Voice + SMS + GPRS combined 3 in 1 offer! Offer Details: Valid from 19th Feb till [...]]]> Keeping up the market, zong has also introduced worldcup offer, called  Hat Trick Offer for all prepaid customers so they can  enjoy using their ZONG connections throughout the World Cup. This Hat Trick Offer is the first ever Voice + SMS + GPRS combined 3 in 1 offer!

Offer Details:

  • Valid from 19th Feb till 2nd April
  • Every day customers can enjoy 50 on net minutes + 500 SMS + 50 minutes GPRS during World Cup timings (8am – 10 pm)

Charges:

  • Daily Charges of Rs 5 + tax

How to subscribe:

  • To subscribe, dial *515# or SMS “sub” to 515
  • To unsubscribe, SMS unsub to 515
  • The offer is on auto re-subscription. Customer will remain subscribed to the offer until he/she chooses to unsubscribe or the balance is low

Terms and Conditions:

  • Zong & M-9 customers on all Prepaid packages can subscribe to this offer
  • This offer is valid every day throughout the World Cup (19th Feb – 2nd April).
  • Offer can be subscribed at any time of the day; however, free resources (50 min on net, 500 SMS and 50 min GPRS) can only be consumed during 8 am – 10 pm.
  • All On-Net calls, SMS (any network) and Data usage initiated during this time period will be covered under the Hat-Trick Offer
  • On-Net minutes will be consumed as per the charging pulse of the customer at the time of call initiation.
  • Customers will be given free internet access as per the data-charging mode of the customer.
  • Customers on Volume-based data package will be given 1 MB of data, while customers on Time-based data package will be given 50 Minutes of free internet.
]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/02/18/zong-hat-trick-offer/feed/ 1 Zong Offers IDEOS Android Handset in Rs. 10,999 http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/02/18/zong-offers-ideos-android-handset-in-rs-10999/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/02/18/zong-offers-ideos-android-handset-in-rs-10999/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:52:49 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=3026 Zong is now offering IDEOS – an android phone in just Rs. 10,999 which was previously available at Rs. 15,999. With this amazing handset you will also enjoy 6 months free GPRS to surf the internet and get access to unlimited Free Android applications while at the same time explore the splendid Android centric functionalities of [...]]]> Zong is now offering IDEOS – an android phone in just Rs. 10,999 which was previously available at Rs. 15,999. With this amazing handset you will also enjoy 6 months free GPRS to surf the internet and get access to unlimited Free Android applications while at the same time explore the splendid Android centric functionalities of the handset.

Visit your nearest ZONG Customer Service Center or Franchise to avail this fabulous offer.

Salient Features:

  • OS – Android OS, V2.2
  • CPU – 528 MHz Qualcomm Processor
  • 3.2 MP Camera
  • Bluetooth • GPRS/ EDGE
  • Wi-Fi
  • USB
  • GPS
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • POP3 and Exchange Server Email Support
  • microSD Card Support (microSD card not included)

Note:

  • 8MB of data transfer per month will be given.
  • Discount of Rs 150/- for Subscribers who want to avail the offer on their existing ZONG SIM.

Following videos shows detailed features of IDEOS

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/02/18/zong-offers-ideos-android-handset-in-rs-10999/feed/ 2 Zong M9 Newly Launched Product – Package Details http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/01/07/zong-m9-package-details/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/01/07/zong-m9-package-details/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:43:17 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=2610 Zong M9 – a puffed up product from Zong has finally appeared on the screen. Zong with the launch of M9 becomes first network of Pakistan providing wide range of call rates for subscribers choice. Starting from RS 0.90 per min to Rs 2.20, Zong provides 12  plans differing in tarrif. With M9 you can [...]]]> Zong M9 – a puffed up product from Zong has finally appeared on the screen. Zong with the launch of M9 becomes first network of Pakistan providing wide range of call rates for subscribers choice. Starting from RS 0.90 per min to Rs 2.20, Zong provides 12  plans differing in tarrif.

With M9 you can not only choose your own M9 calling plan as well as free benefits as it suits you. On top of this, you will further receive daily free minutes based on yesterday’s usage. M9 provides the lowest call rates of 0.90 per min but the somewhat hidden charges are Rs. 30 per month with this call rate and as you opt for the higher call rates, the monthly subscription goes on decreasing.

Apart from the difference in call rates, each package includes all basic needs of an All-In-One plan i.e from SMS to GPRS, Zong provides bundle packages and other Add-ons including many VAS.

With M9 you can opt for Super Free Number, Late Night Offer, Voice bundles, SMS bundles,  GPRS Bundle starting from hourly, daliy subscription to monthly subscriptions of 2GB and 4GB.

How to Activate:

M9 can be activated by either of the following choices

  • Dial *247# from you cell phone and follow the plan
  • Browse through your mobile and go to wap.m9.com.pk
  • Visit www.m9.com.pk
  • First time activation is free
  • Second time activation will cost Rs. 15 plus tax

Detailed Package Plans:

A brief overview and the comparison of package plans can be done from the following chart:

Following is the detailed tarrif of all M9 plans.

Rs 0.90 per min

  • Call Rate 0.90 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 1.30 plus tax
  • GPRS 14.0 paisas per 8KB
  • Monthly charges of Rs. 30.0
  • No Daily Benefit

This plan has no monthly free  SMS  and minutes.

Rs 1.0 per min

  • Call Rate 1.0 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 1.25 plus tax
  • GPRS 14.0 paisas per 8KB
  • Monthly charges of Rs. 27.0
  • No Daily Benefit

This plan has no monthly free  SMS  and minutes.

Rs 1.20 per min

  • Call Rate 1.20 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 1.05 plus tax
  • GPRS 14.0 paisas per 8KB
  • Monthly charges of Rs. 22.50
  • No Daily Benefit

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 11 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 8 Free Minutes and 3 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 6 Free Minutes and 6 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 3 Free Minutes and 10 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 13 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 1.30 per min

  • Call Rate 1.30 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.90 plus tax
  • GPRS 13.0 paisas per 8KB
  • Monthly charges of Rs. 15.0
  • No Daily Benefit

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 18 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 14 Free Minutes and 7 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 9 Free Minutes and 13 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 5 Free Minutes and 20 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 27 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 1.40 per min

  • Call Rate 1.420 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.80 plus tax
  • GPRS 12.0 paisas per 8KB
  • Monthly charges of Rs. 7.50
  • No Daily Benefit

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 25 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 18 Free Minutes and 11 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 12 Free Minutes and 22 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 6 Free Minutes and 32 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 43 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 1.50 per min

  • Call Rate 1.50 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.70 plus tax
  • GPRS 11.0 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • No Daily Benefit

This plan has no monthly free  SMS  and minutes option.

Rs 1.60 per min

  • Call Rate 1.60 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.60 plus tax
  • GPRS 10.0 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • Daily Benefit: One free min on using 6 mins

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 17 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 13 Free Minutes and 13 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 9 Free Minutes and 25 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 4 Free Minutes and 38 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 50 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 1.70 per min

  • Call Rate 1.70 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.50 plus tax
  • GPRS 10.0 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • Daily Benefit: One free min on using 5 mins

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 19 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 14 Free Minutes and 13 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 10 Free Minutes and 25 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 5 Free Minutes and 38 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 50 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 1.80 per min

  • Call Rate 1.60 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.40 plus tax
  • GPRS 9.30 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • Daily Benefit: One free min on using 4 mins

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 20 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 15 Free Minutes and 15 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 10 Free Minutes and 30 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 5 Free Minutes and 45 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 60 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 1.90 per min

  • Call Rate 1.90 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.30 plus tax
  • GPRS 8.50 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • Daily Benefit: One free min on using 3 mins

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 22 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 17 Free Minutes and 15 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 11 Free Minutes and 30 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 6 Free Minutes and 45 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 60 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 2.0 per min

  • Call Rate 2.0 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 0.20 plus tax
  • GPRS 8.0 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • Daily Benefit: One free min on using 2 mins

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 25 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 19 Free Minutes and 18 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 13 Free Minutes and 35 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 6 Free Minutes and 53 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 70 Free SMS – 100% SMS

Rs 2.20 per min

  • Call Rate 2.20 plus tax  per min
  • SMS 1.0 plus tax
  • GPRS 11.0 paisas per 8KB
  • No Monthly Charges
  • Daily Benefit: One free min on using 1 mins

This plan has following monthly free  SMS  and minutes options, you can chose any of them:

  • 31 Free Minutes – 100% min
  • 23 Free Minutes and 23 Free SMS – 75% min and 25% SMS
  • 16 Free Minutes and 45 Free SMS – 50% min and 50% SMS
  • 8 Free Minutes and 68 Free SMS – 25% min and 75% SMS
  • 90 Free SMS – 100% SMS

NOTE:

  • Daily benefit will be on billable minutes only.
  • Daily benefit is for on net use only and has a validity of 1 calendar day.
  • Monthly free resources are valid for one month only. Monthly free min are applicable for on net use only whereas SMS can be used on any local network.
  • Click Here for a tabular chart of free minutes, sms and daily bonus offers.

Add-ons:

FNF – Friends and Family Numbers:

  • Maximum of 5 FnF numbers can be added.
  • You will get 50% discount in call rates on FnF numbers.
  • Addition of FNF: add<Space>31XYYYYYYY Send to 299
  • Deletion of FNF: del<Space>31XYYYYYYY Send to 299
  • Charges for FNF selection/Modification are Rs 5 plus tax per SMS.

Super Free Number:

  • Add one special number to make free calls 24 hours a day.
  • Monthly subscription Rs500+Tax.
  • This offer is for M9 Plans for M9 to M9 calls only.
  • Dial 908 for package conversion & special number selection / modification or Select the option from the USSD *247# WEB or WAP.
  • You can change the one super free number at the end of your subscription.
  • Already entered FnF numbers can be added as Super free number only after 30 days of selection i.e. after 30 days of adding the FnF number.

Super Offer – Late Night Offer:

  • Call on any On-Net number between 0000-0700 and talk endlessly.
  • Daily charges of Rs. 10 per day.
  • You can avail this offer by sending “sub” to 913 or dialing 913 and pressing 1 for confirmation.
  • First time subscription charges of PKR 4.99 + tax will also be applicable.

Voice Bundles:

Voice Bundle offer allows you to subscribe for voice bundle which come with SMS bundle too.

  • PKR 100 Bundle: 80 Minutes and 100 SMS
  • PKR 500 Bundle: 425 Minutes and 500 SMS
  • PKR 1000 Bundle: 900 Minutes and 1000 SMS
  • Free min & SMS can be used on any network in Pakistan.

M9 Family Pack:

  • With M9 three numbers can call each other totally free, anytime.
  • Three M9 prepaid subscribers called A, B and C. A can subscribe to Family Pack by dialing 930 for a monthly charge of PKR 799+tax.
  • After subscription you will be able to use the service for the next 30 days.

After subscription

  • A calls B for free
  • A calls C for free
  • B calls C for free
  • B calls A for free
  • C calls A for free
  • C calls B for free

IDD Bundles Offers:

  • 125 mins for Rs. 200+t (15 Days validity)
  • 350 mins for Rs. 500+t (30 Days validity)
  • 750 mins for Rs. 1000+t (30 Days validity)

SMS Bundles:

Daily Bundle:

  • 500 SMS & 100 MMS for whole day only for Rs. 3.99
  • On exceeding 500 SMS, additional SMS to be charged as per tariff plan
  • This bundle would be valid for 1 day only * In order to re-subscribe your number should be active and you must have sufficient balance available

Weekly Bundle

  • 1000 SMS for whole week only for Rs. 10
  • On exceeding 1000 SMS, additional SMS to be charged as per tariff plan
  • This bundle would be valid for 7 days only
  • In order to re-subscribe your number should be active and you must have sufficient balance available

Fortnightly Bundle

  • 500 SMS / day for 15 days for only Rs. 50
  • On exceeding 500 SMS a day, additional SMS to be charged as per tariff plan
  • This offer would be valid for 15 days only
  • In order to re-subscribe your number should be active and you must have sufficient balance available

Monthly Bundle

  • 500 SMS / day for 30 days for only Rs 80
  • On exceeding 500 SMS a day, additional SMS to be charged as per tariff plan
  • This offer would be valid for 30 days only
  • In order to subscribe your number should be active and you must have sufficient balance available

For subscription of SMS Bundle:

  • SMS <sub> to 700.
  • You would receive an SMS asking you to choose from the following bundles – send a reply with 1 for daily, 2 for weekly, 3 for fortnightly, 4 for monthly.
]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2011/01/07/zong-m9-package-details/feed/ 3 Zong and TransferTo Collaborate for International Topup http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/12/13/zong-and-transferto-collaborate-for-international-topup/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/12/13/zong-and-transferto-collaborate-for-international-topup/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:50:37 +0000 Zarwa http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=2500 Zong and TransferTo today announced that Zong Prepaid airtime will now be for sale on TransferTo’s extensive international top-up network. With this new development, Pakistanis living abroad can easily top-up Zong prepaid subscribers back home via TransferTo’s international airtime transfer network, which is comprised of mobile operators, point of sale retailers, and its online top-up [...]]]> Zong and TransferTo today announced that Zong Prepaid airtime will now be for sale on TransferTo’s extensive international top-up network.

With this new development, Pakistanis living abroad can easily top-up Zong prepaid subscribers back home via TransferTo’s international airtime transfer network, which is comprised of mobile operators, point of sale retailers, and its online top-up service, www.transferto.com.

Eric Barbier, TransferTo Founder and CEO said:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Zong on our network, which now enables top-ups to all prepaid mobile subscribers in Pakistan.”  He added: “Pakistanis living abroad now have many ways to send low cost, high value gifts to their loved ones back home as a complement to their cash remittances.”

According to the World Bank, approximately 200 million migrants send more than $400 billion back home each year. For many of those migrants, making the gift of airtime is an inexpensive way to complement their regular cash remittances. International top-ups are also a great way to reach out to loved ones on special occasions such as birthdays or religious holidays. International Top-ups are a growing trend: today, millions of migrants worldwide send International Top-Ups back home several times a month.

Expressing his views Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing at Zong said:

“Our vision is to offer innovative products. With such value propositions we will be able to establish a strong connection with the Pakistani consumers and their families worldwide besides boosting our presence throughout Pakistani communities.”

About TransferTo

TransferTo operates a global mobile airtime network enabling small value transfers through mobile phones. With this solution, migrants can send mobile credit from their mobile phone or through retailers, banks or money transfer companies, to their friends and relatives back home. With more than 100 migration corridors fully covered over 5 continents, TransferTo is a leader in the international airtime remittance space.

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/12/13/zong-and-transferto-collaborate-for-international-topup/feed/ 0 62 Solar Powered Sites Completed By Telenor and CMPak http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/08/17/62-solar-powered-sites-completed-by-telenor-and-cmpak/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/08/17/62-solar-powered-sites-completed-by-telenor-and-cmpak/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:04:20 +0000 Hina http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=2307 Through the Rural Telecom Projects of Universal Service Fund, Telenor and CMPak have completed 62 solar powered sites in Mirpur Khas (34 sites), Bahawalpur (13 sites) and Nasirabad (15 sites). A population of 2.37 million people will be benefitting from these projects in total which resides in the districts of Sanghar, Tharparkar Umerkot and Mirpur Khas in Mirpur Khas lot (218 muzas), Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan Districts in Bahawalpur Lot (888 muzas) and Bolan, Jaffarabad, Jhal Magsi and Nasirabad in Nasirabad lot (648 muzas).

Since commercial power has not reached most of the areas where USF is running rural telecom projects, it proved to be a barrier to provide smooth uninterrupted telecom service. Even where commercial power infrastructure is available, the availability of power is extremely limited.

As a result, the telecom operators had to rely completely on diesel generators. Not only there was the cost of diesel, the transport and re-fueling at these sites was also a big and expensive hassle. At the same time, there was also a great need for cross-cutting operational expenses for maintenance of remote and hard-to-reach sites. Therefore, following a consultative process where all stakeholders participated, it was decided that operators will bid for all future infrastructure in un-served areas with renewable energy solutions.

This decision has played an important role in reducing the energy costs and is also a small contribution towards dealing with the energy crisis in Pakistan. Moreover, this initiative will also help in reducing carbon content in the atmosphere.

Overall, the projects being executed by Universal Service Fund are showing great progress as the number of previously un-served Mauzas where service has been provided has crossed 3,500 and number of small towns and cities with broadband connections is approaching 200. At the same time, nearly 1,000 kms of Fiber Cables have been laid to connect Tehsils so far not served with Optical Fiber. Technical Audits are in progress at all the sites where the Operators have claimed to have completed the milestones, as payments are made only after full verification of the achieved targets by technical auditors.

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/08/17/62-solar-powered-sites-completed-by-telenor-and-cmpak/feed/ 0 Awais Malik Resigns From ZONG – Joins MTN Group http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/08/06/awais-malik-resigns-from-zong-joins-mtn-group/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/08/06/awais-malik-resigns-from-zong-joins-mtn-group/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:35:52 +0000 Hina http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=2249 Awais Malik, Director Marketing Segments, Strategy, Products & International Business, ZONG has resigned from the company and is joining one of the subsidiaries of the MTN Group as Head of Consumer Business. MTN Group is a South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African and Middle Eastern countries. Awais Malik is a seasoned [...]]]> Awais Malik, Director Marketing Segments, Strategy, Products & International Business, ZONG has resigned from the company and is joining one of the subsidiaries of the MTN Group as Head of Consumer Business. MTN Group is a South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African and Middle Eastern countries.

Awais Malik is a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience in the telecommunications industry in Pakistan. He possesses special expertise in products, strategy development, execution and management.

As Director Marketing Segments, Strategy, Products & International Business at ZONG he was responsible for creating and managing ZONG’s overall marketing and pricing strategy in order to increase customer acquisition / retention and revenue.

An MBA in Marketing from the University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Awais Malik joined ZONG in January 2008 as Head of Marketing Segments, VAS & International Business. Prior to joining ZONG he was Head of VAS & Product Development (Marketing) at Mobilink GSM Pakistan where he served for nearly seven years with distinction.

(Source: TelecomRecorder)

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/08/06/awais-malik-resigns-from-zong-joins-mtn-group/feed/ 0 ZONG launches SMS Delivery Report at Rs10 per month http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/07/29/zong-launches-sms-delivery-report-at-rs10-per-month/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/07/29/zong-launches-sms-delivery-report-at-rs10-per-month/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:19:52 +0000 Hina http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=2113 ZONG has launched SMS Delivery Report today. Keeping in line with its history of providing distinctive services, ZONG has launched the SMS Delivery Report at a very negligible price and will ensure that the subscriber always receives the report for their SMS. It’s always important to know whether your SMS has been delivered to the recipient [...]]]> ZONG has launched SMS Delivery Report today. Keeping in line with its history of providing distinctive services, ZONG has launched the SMS Delivery Report at a very negligible price and will ensure that the subscriber always receives the report for their SMS.

It’s always important to know whether your SMS has been delivered to the recipient or not. Previously, SMS delivery was given by most operators free of cost but due to the traffic on the messaging system owing to these delivery reports, most of the times the operators would shut down the delivery report service. This would leave subscribers in the dark having no option of knowing whether it is a system glitch or their SMS has not been delivered. Currently operators are revisiting their SMS delivery report situation and developing a charged subscription service for this purpose.

This service will add to the list of value added services being provided to its customers. With this service, customers will get information in real time as soon as the SMS is delivered to the recipient and will be assured of the delivery of their SMS on the destination.

Subscription:

For subscription, subscriber can send “SUB” to 533 for activation of this service

Charges:

The charges for Delivery Report Service are Rs 10+t per month.

(Source: TelecomRecorder)

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/07/29/zong-launches-sms-delivery-report-at-rs10-per-month/feed/ 0 Zong ACHI SIM Offer http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/03/06/zong-achi-sim/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/03/06/zong-achi-sim/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:21:16 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=1648 Recently we seenTVC regarding the latest release by Zong, named – ACHI SIM. It’s been two days since Zong launched it but the website has not been updated yet, and no information regarding the new offer is there. But somehow after a long time, Zong replied itself on its FaceBook page and revealed some details [...]]]> Recently we seenTVC regarding the latest release by Zong, named – ACHI SIM. It’s been two days since Zong launched it but the website has not been updated yet, and no information regarding the new offer is there. But somehow after a long time, Zong replied itself on its FaceBook page and revealed some details regarding the Achi SIM. Zong Achi Sim costs Rs. 300 with 300 free minutes for one year.

With Zong Achi SIm, you can have 300 free minutes for first year of subscription. You can use 25 minutes per month along with free value added services of:

  • 1 Ringtone
  • 1 Dialtune
  • 1 Wallpaper

Note:

Free minutes are only for on-net calls, i.e. calls made from Zong to Zong.

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/03/06/zong-achi-sim/feed/ 1 Zong Takes Action on its Search at PkReaders Notification http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/02/05/zong-takes-action-on-its-search-at-pkreaders-notification/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/02/05/zong-takes-action-on-its-search-at-pkreaders-notification/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:31:57 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=1342 Few days back, we pointed out the fake search box on Zong’s website. Where the search field was simply shown on an image – a fake search field. Zong takes action on this and the so called search box has been removed. May be Zong was not aware of the fact or was simply ignoring [...]]]> Few days back, we pointed out the fake search box on Zong’s website. Where the search field was simply shown on an image – a fake search field. Zong takes action on this and the so called search box has been removed. May be Zong was not aware of the fact or was simply ignoring it, but after the article by PkReaders on this issue, zong responds back and the image has been removed now.

Please Click on the Image to Get a Larger View

Zong had been notified few dasy back and it takes action on the issue. Previously the image was a searchbox which now has been replaced by Zong’s FaceBook page link. We haven’t received any statement from Zong yet. After the action taken by Zong on our article, we at PkReaders feel proud that we took another step towards the success which is admired by Zong this time.

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/02/05/zong-takes-action-on-its-search-at-pkreaders-notification/feed/ 1 ZONG Introduces ‘Family Pack’ Service http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/22/zong-family-pack-service/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/22/zong-family-pack-service/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:18:42 +0000 Zarwa http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=1212 zong_family_packZONG, the first international brand of China Mobile has introduced the Family Pack, a revolutionary service that meets the needs of the whole family or any group of three. ZONG has again taken the lead in offering high utility, affordable packages to their subscribers. With the Family Pack one person of the group of three [...]]]> ZONG, the first international brand of China Mobile has introduced the Family Pack, a revolutionary service that meets the needs of the whole family or any group of three. ZONG has again taken the lead in offering high utility, affordable packages to their subscribers.

zong_family_packWith the Family Pack one person of the group of three is charged the nominal sum of Rs. 799 per month after subscription and all the following among those three people are free. There are no restrictions on how long the calls have to be and what time they are made, so family members can speak to each other without worrying about additional costs.

Moreover, it is incredibly easy to activate the Family Pack on any ZONG number. One person, the one who is to be charged for the service, dials 930 and enters the numbers of the other two ZONG consumers to complete the group. After that all subsequent calls amongst that group will be free.

The group is not ‘permanent’ either because subscribers can change their group members, or the other two numbers, each month should they need to.

Awais Malik, Director Segment, Products, & International Business, ZONG, while expressing his views said that the new package was designed to meet the needs of families and friends who would like to keep in touch more regularly but worry about running up their phone bills. He said that ZONG is determined to provide packages appropriate for every segment of their subscriber base.

Awais Malik said:

There is no reason why a child studying in a different city should not be able to talk to his parents daily and for as long as they want. The Family Pack is another step in the ZONG philosophy of bringing people closer every second, every day.

(Source: ApnaTime)

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/22/zong-family-pack-service/feed/ 0 Search on Zong’s Website – A Joke? http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/21/search-on-zong-website-a-joke/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/21/search-on-zong-website-a-joke/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:53:26 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=1184 Zong_searchIt’s been a long time since i noticed it but was simply ignoring it, considering, may be some kind of “under maintenance”. But still it is the same. Have a look at the lower right corner at Zong’s website. What you got? A search field? Please double check it. Obviously NO. A simple image is [...]]]> It’s been a long time since i noticed it but was simply ignoring it, considering, may be some kind of “under maintenance”. But still it is the same. Have a look at the lower right corner at Zong’s website. What you got? A search field? Please double check it.

Obviously NO. A simple image is there showing search box. And it is there since the Zong’s website got uploaded.

Zong_search

Now, whom to blame? Is it like Zong got fooled by eConceptions or the management team itself is biased.

Zong’s website is designed by eConceptions. and if you go through it, you will surely say – A Professionally Designed Website, but have a look at E-Profile link. you get redirected to index page as you click on it. Seems like they themselves are under maintenance.

Whatsoever is the case at eConceptions’ website, Zong’s website needs attention to develop search system or they should remove that fake image, which in any case is not a standard.

]]> http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/21/search-on-zong-website-a-joke/feed/ 2 Zong Late Night Offer http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/13/zong-late-night-offer/ http://www.pkreaders.com/2010/01/13/zong-late-night-offer/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:52:17 +0000 Ahsan Javed http://www.pkreaders.com/?p=1121 ZONG presents Late Night Offer which allows ZONG subscribers to make unlimited number of On-net calls for as long as they want  from 12 to 7 AM. Service costs Rs. 9.99 + Tax per day.

Daily charges are a bit high yet offer is interactive as it is free of any kind of selected FNF numbers, you can call on as mnay numbers as you want between the given time.

Subscribers can avail this offer by sending “sub” to 913 or dialing 913 and pressing 1 for confirmation.

NOTE:

  • PKR 4.99 + tax will be charged on first time subscription.
  • This offer is only valid for on net calls.
  • This offer is only available on ZONG PrePaid, not Postpaid.
  • Call duration will be 58mins and 59 secs per call .However you will be able to make the next call free of charge till the 0700 hours.
  • One Call duration will be 58mins and 59 secs per call.
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