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.

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)

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)

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.

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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.

With 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)

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

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.

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.

The handset bundle offer consists of:

• ZONG Handset SIM (PKR 80/month credit for on net calls)
• Stylish and Sleek Handset with 6 months warranty
• Unlimited SMS/MMS for one year

The handset has other features such as, GPRS, FM Radio, Torch and Urdu Language Support. So what are you waiting for choose the ZONG Handset Bundle Offer to “Say it all”.

These handsets are available at all ZONG Customer Service Centers and Franchises.

Note:

• Monthly balance of PKR 80 can only be used for ZONG to ZONG calls, SMS/MMS, GPRS and selected VAS service.
• To make calls to other networks of Pakistan and other countries you have to recharge your account through scratch card or Mini Load.
• The remaining balance from Rs. 80 at the end of the month will be confiscated and will not be carried forward to next month.
• The phone can only be used with any ZONG SIM but the offer package will only be available on the SIM initially mapped with the phone at time of purchase of the offer
• SIMs of other mobile operators will not work in ZONG Mobile Phone.
• Zong phone has 6 months warranty

I already knew a friend of mine used to get top up from his father, living abroad, but this time Zong also combines with ezetop. ezetop has over 80,000 retail outlets in North America, Europe, Asia & the Middle East. For details, please visit the website www.ezetop.com

Process:

• The relatives and friends of Zong customers need to visit their nearest ezetop retailer from where they can manually give the teller Zong mobile number to be recharged along with the payment in cash or any other method.

• The same process can also be found online by registering for free at www.ezetop.com

Previously we seen Zong Banner on buses which was strange to us as cellular company to reaches educational institute like this but the story didn’t end yet, Zong kept on occupying all places in UET from cafeteria to departments, from bus stands to waiting points.

Here are some pictures taken at UET, we see Zong Posters and Benches in bus stand waiting area

and at barriers which are now everywhere in UET, since intense security measures were taken after drastic situation of terrorism in Pakistan, these barriers are from Main gates to each and every wide turn.

and then all old boards displaying Department Names are now replaced by newer ones, which are also provided by Zong.

Obviously,  Zong must have been paying for these new additions but as we often see construction and add-ons often in UET consisting of real big projects and investment, so at this stage i cannot think this is to earn some bucks for UET as it already gets huge grants from govt.

Who knows where these interest are being deposit, maybe someone from the managing body or someone else, will surely add to this as we get clear and authentic detail.

Following is the simple procedure to get your data corrected:

1. Visit PTA’s Sim Information System

2. If number of Zong Sims issued against your NIC is wrong, Download the Zong Complaint Form

3. Fill out the form and send a scanned copy of form to Mobilink at customerservices@zong.com.pk

4. Attach scanned NIC (both side) and Passport with mail.

5. Do not forget to  put your NIC Number as the Subject of Email.

A reference number will be issued against your complaint and Zong will coordinate with PTA regarding the issue. Extra SIMs issued will be removed after 24 hours of your complaint but PTA database takes 45 days to get update. So wait for 45 days then to have your data verified, if corrected.

Painted inter-city buses were already known to us but it is the time when zong reaches educational institute to get its banner placed on university buses. Zong may be thinking to get name among students or may be some other factor behind it, but following images show the zong banner placed at rear of each bus of UET Lahore.

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UET currently owns about 40 buses for its route (students pick and drop service) and the banner has been placed on all of them. Images are taken today by us and are property of PkReaders.

The procedure is simple
Just send a blank sms to 911
and soon you will get advance credited in your account.

The standard advance in 5RS but you may get advance from 3-45 Rs. I don’t know why its like that, may be the testing phase thing.

Important
To get the Advance you must have less than 5 rupees in your account and must have charged your account in the previous 30 days.
Remember its an Advance (Loan), The next time you recharge your account, the loan will be returned, so get it only in emergency!

(STANDARD TAX ALSO APPLIES ON THIS LOAN)

via WiredPakistan