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Ufone Solid Offer is Expiring Today, But There is a Way to Extend it

By Chand

Ufone’s Solid offer, one of the most successful offers of Ufone, is expiring today (Feb 5th, 2010), at 11:59 Midnight.

After this, you won’t be able to subscribe to this package.So you have last chance today to subscribe to this package.

If you are already subscribed, even then this offer will expire tonight at 11:59

How to Extend Ufone Solid Offer package

If you are already availing Ufone Solid Offer, then there is a way to extend this package for another month, i.e. till march 5^th, 2010.

Simply write message Y and send it to 4155

Charges for extending this package: Rs. 23.90 including taxes.

We don’t know yet, if Rs. 23.90 will become monthly subscription charges or not. No words yet on what will happen after March 5th. But one thing is for sure that Ufone has created the demand for this package, and now they will this demand the way they want.

Zong Introduces Dialtunes Mobile Application

Zong takes DialTunes service to next level by introducing a GPRS enabled mobile based DialTunes application through which customers will be able to use all the functionality of Zong DialTunes service.

What’s New?

This application is a very handy medium through which subscribers can use all the features available on Zong DialTunes service. The main advantage of this application is that the customer will have a library of the most popular 4000+ songs just a few clicks away. Neither does the customer need to dial in to the DialTunes IVR nor does he/she have to wait for SMS bulk promotions to select content and go through a cumbersome process to access all the service features.

List of features:

• Set your DialTune
• Gift DialTunes to your friends
• Set DialTunes for special friends
• View and update your DialTunes library
• Delete DialTunes from your library
• Access to latest content of more than 4000 songs, jokes, dialogues, hamds, naats etc
• Content will be refreshed every month

How to get this app?

• The customer will send _{to SMS SC 250}
• In reply the customer will receive a WAP Push for the URL: zongrbt.econceptions.mobi/rbt
• By clicking on this link the subscriber will able to download the DialTunes application

Note:

• Subscription Charges 10 Rupees + tax will be applied/ month.
• Standard GPRS charges will apply on downloading and using the application.

Jazz Brings ‘Audio Cinema’

Movies have been an integral part of entertainment for decades, and love for movies has never diminished for the people of Pakistan.

Mobilink Jazz brings for its subscribers such blockbusters, with original dialogues & songs to their very own mobile phone! All movies will be available in 60-90 minute duration through an IVR streaming.

Subscription process:

• Jazz users can subscribe to this service by dialing IVR short code 606.
• After subscribing to service, users will get the successful subscription notification via SMS.
• After successful subscription of service, users can dial 606 and enjoy the service.

Un-subscription process:

To unsubscribe this service user dials the IVR and select unsubscribe option from the menu. A notification SMS will also be sent to user after un-subscribing the service.

Service Charges

• Monthly Subscription Charges @ Rs. 20 + Tax
• IVR Browsing @ Rs. 0.20+ Tax per min

List of Movies Available currently and in pipeline:

Karz
Available

Khalnayak
Available

Dev D
Available

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Available

Fashion
Available

KAMINEY
Available

Life in a Metro
Available

Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
Available

Wake Up Sid
Available

Whats Your Rashee
Available

Khosla Ka Ghosla
Available

Chori Chori Chup Ke Chup Ke
Coming Soon

Hattrick
Coming Soon

Welcome to Sajjanpur
Coming Soon

Mein Aur Mrs Khanna
Coming Soon

HUM
Coming Soon

Chance Pe Dance
Coming Soon

Tezaab
Coming Soon

Note:

• Charges will applied as 20 paisa per minute + tax.
• Monthly rental will be 20 Rupee + tax.
• This is a limited time offer.

Telenor Gives away Prizes to Retail Partners

Telenor Pakistan, under its ‘Easyload Millionaire Prize Scheme 3’, gave away prizes worth PKR 12 million to retail partners from different regions of Pakistan.

Retail Partners who exceeded their sales for May 2009 in the month of July by 5 percent were eligible to enter the lucky draw. A 10 percent increase allowed them a double entry in the draw.

The scheme for Telenor Pakistan Retail Partners is a continuation to the Easyload Millionaire Prize Scheme 1 from the preceding year. The prize denominations include 600 prizes of PKR 10,000 easy load each and six prizes of PKR 1,000,000.The participation criteria for the lucky draw were to boost the sale of Easyload retail merchants by a certain percentage so as to become eligible for the prize scheme.

Telenor Pakistan’s Director Sales & Distribution Malik Faisal Qayyum, while appreciating retail partners said, “Our, retail partners being a vital resource in our distribution network have contributed tremendously to Telenor Pakistan and its customers. It is their trust and conviction in Telenor Pakistan that has enabled easy access to our customers, even in remote areas. At this occasion, Telenor Pakistan would like to thank all retail partners for their enthusiastic participation in the Millionaire Prize Scheme that was organized to pay a tribute to their unrelenting dedication and commitment. It gives us immense pleasure to extend our heartiest congratulations to the winners.”

The winning retail partners have been announced in a prize distribution ceremony in their own region in the past few weeks. In the Easyload Millionaire Prize Scheme 1, Telenor Pakistan gave away 600 mobile handsets and awarded PKR 1 million each to 6 retailers in different regions of the country. This prize money amount was increased to PKR 14.5 million for Easyload Millionaire Prize Scheme 2 and recently, a total of PKR 12 million was given away to winners during the third chapter of the Scheme.

Telenor Pakistan was the first telecommunications operator to launch the ‘Easyload’ for credit recharge which brought a revolution in the market. Telenor Pakistan is currently engaged with 250 plus franchisees and more than 175,000 retailers across the country which remains the largest source of sales and distribution for Telenor Pakistan.

PTA Issues Show Cause Notice to PTCL On Poor Services

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued Show Cause Notice to initiate proceedings against PTCL on showing poor quality of service, based on the results of the joint Quality of Service (QoS) Survey conducted recently by PTA.

PTA has given 30 days time to PTCL to submit the reply. Based on the outcome PTA, under the Telecom Act, reserves the right to proceed legally.

The QoS surveys is a regular activity of PTA and the objective is to ensure that the interests of the consumers of telecommunication services are duly safeguarded and that the licensees are providing the telecom services as per the service quality standards of the license.

PTA, from time to time, has been repeatedly informing PTCL about its poor QoS and PTCL was directed to improve the quality as per license conditions, however, no improvement made therein despite ample time provided to PTCL. As a result, show cause notice has been served to initiate the proceedings against the licensee as per rules.

According to the details, survey was conducted across Pakistan including major and small cities and rural areas from August to October 2009 along with the PTCL representatives on a mutually agreed survey methodology. It may be mentioned that this is the first instance of PTCL being show caused on account of poor quality of service which clearly shows the PTA’s resolve for not compromising on sub-standard services to the telecom consumers.

Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen said that ensuring quality services to consumers has always been priority to PTA. This is evident from the continuous surveys conducted by PTA for both mobile and fixed line sectors. The recent establishment of Consumer Protection Directorate, providing fast and easy complaint registration mechanism is another major step in protecting and safeguarding consumer interests.

PTA Issues Show Cause Notice to PTCL On Poor Services

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued Show Cause Notice to initiate proceedings against PTCL on showing poor quality of service, based on the results of the joint Quality of Service (QoS) Survey conducted recently by PTA.

PTA has given 30 days time to PTCL to submit the reply. Based on the outcome PTA, under the Telecom Act, reserves the right to proceed legally.

The QoS surveys is a regular activity of PTA and the objective is to ensure that the interests of the consumers of telecommunication services are duly safeguarded and that the licensees are providing the telecom services as per the service quality standards of the license.

PTA, from time to time, has been repeatedly informing PTCL about its poor QoS and PTCL was directed to improve the quality as per license conditions, however, no improvement made therein despite ample time provided to PTCL. As a result, show cause notice has been served to initiate the proceedings against the licensee as per rules.

According to the details, survey was conducted across Pakistan including major and small cities and rural areas from August to October 2009 along with the PTCL representatives on a mutually agreed survey methodology. It may be mentioned that this is the first instance of PTCL being show caused on account of poor quality of service which clearly shows the PTA’s resolve for not compromising on sub-standard services to the telecom consumers.

Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen said that ensuring quality services to consumers has always been priority to PTA. This is evident from the continuous surveys conducted by PTA for both mobile and fixed line sectors. The recent establishment of Consumer Protection Directorate, providing fast and easy complaint registration mechanism is another major step in protecting and safeguarding consumer interests.

Intel Nastional Scienice Olympiads Ended

Following the Intel Provincial Science Fairs held recently across Sindh, ICT, Punjab and Baluchistan where young scientists presented innovative research-based projects in the categories of biology, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics and physics, Intel Pakistan Corporation marked the end of its nation-wide science competitions with the Intel National Science Fair held today.

Widely attended by youth from all across Pakistan, the National Science Fair, which is affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), one of the world’s largest pre-college science competitions, showcased nearly 117 science projects submitted by young scientists from all across the nation who qualified for a place in the National Science Fair after rigorous competition at district and provincial levels.

Mr. Ghulam Farid Kathia, Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Projects displayed at the National Science Fair were assessed by a panel of renowned judges for further selection in the upcoming Intel ISEF 2010 to be held in Reno, Nevada, USA. Intel ISEF, the world’s largest pre-college science competition, enables more than 1,500 young scientists from all across the globe to gather on a single platform to exchange ideas and knowledge, showcase cutting-edge science and compete for over US$ 4 million* in awards and scholarships.

The National Science Fair, organized every year by Intel Pakistan Corporation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, is part of Intel’s efforts to contribute to science education reform in Pakistan. Winners of the National Science Fair 2010 will represent the nation in the upcoming Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2010 in San Jose, USA.

Intel Nastional Scienice Olympiads Ended

Following the Intel Provincial Science Fairs held recently across Sindh, ICT, Punjab and Baluchistan where young scientists presented innovative research-based projects in the categories of biology, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics and physics, Intel Pakistan Corporation marked the end of its nation-wide science competitions with the Intel National Science Fair held today.

Widely attended by youth from all across Pakistan, the National Science Fair, which is affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), one of the world’s largest pre-college science competitions, showcased nearly 117 science projects submitted by young scientists from all across the nation who qualified for a place in the National Science Fair after rigorous competition at district and provincial levels.

Mr. Ghulam Farid Kathia, Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Projects displayed at the National Science Fair were assessed by a panel of renowned judges for further selection in the upcoming Intel ISEF 2010 to be held in Reno, Nevada, USA. Intel ISEF, the world’s largest pre-college science competition, enables more than 1,500 young scientists from all across the globe to gather on a single platform to exchange ideas and knowledge, showcase cutting-edge science and compete for over US$ 4 million* in awards and scholarships.

The National Science Fair, organized every year by Intel Pakistan Corporation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, is part of Intel’s efforts to contribute to science education reform in Pakistan. Winners of the National Science Fair 2010 will represent the nation in the upcoming Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2010 in San Jose, USA.

Areeb Becomes Country Champ of Red Bull FreeStyle Football

As reported earlier on ProPakistani, Djuice Sponsored Red Bull Freestyle Football finals held in Karachi. In an amazing show, filled with fun and glamour, freestylers amused the audience with tremendous play of football.

Areeb outclassed 16 top footballers of the country, while Taimoor remained runner-up.

Areeb will be flying to South Africa to take on winners of 54 other countries.

Check out Areeb’s contest with Taimoor in final round, below is the pictorial coverage…!

overage and Quality is Pivotal in Network Selection: Survey

Network Selection survey was conducted by ProPakistani from January 1^st, 2010 to January 31^st, 2010. Purpose of this survey was to identify the network selection preferences of mobile phone users of all cellular companies.

Key question asked was to “Tell the main reason for remaining with their current mobile operator”

We received 4164 responses from people of different ages, academic backgrounds and cities.

Survey result

Following results are purely based on the data collected through survey.

The survey included 95% male and 5% female participants.

The major age group that responded to the survey is

• 18-24 years i.e. 52% of the total participants.
• Next to this was from the age group of 25-34 years – 36% of the total sample.
• Below 18 years and above 35 years both comprise 6% of the total responses.

City wise composition of the participants of the survey was as follow:

• Karachi 26%
• Islamabad 17%
• Lahore 20%
• Faisalabad 6%
• Peshawar 4%
• Other cities 27%

Academics of Participants

Which Mobile Connection Do you Use? (In case of 2 or More SIMs, participants were asked to select their primary mobile connection)

Do you have 2 or more SIMs?

• Ufone 56% of participants using Ufone said they do have other Sims too
• Warid 61% of participants using Warid said they do have other Sims too
• Telenor 64% of participants using Telenor said they do have other Sims too
• Mobilink 62% of participants using Mobilink said they do have other Sims too
• Zong 63% of participants using Zong said they do have other Sims too

As the major motive of the survey was to determine the preferences of mobile phone users in network selection, survey included following reasons

• Low On-Net Rates?
• Low Off-Net Rates?
• Hourly Packages (Night)
• Hourly Packages (Day)
• SMS Packages?
• GPRS/EDGE Rates
• GPRS/EDGE Speed
• Better Coverage and Network Quality?
• Better Customer Support?

And responses were as following…!

• 37% of the users choose their mobile operator because of network quality and better coverage quality
• 23% choose their mobile operator because of sms packages
• 13% choose their mobile operator for low On-Net rates
• 10% users believe that the reason they choose their mobile operator because of Low off-net rates
• 6% choose their mobile operator because of better customer support
• 11% choose their mobile operator because of hourly packages (day & night), GPRS/Edge speed & rates.

Why customers of different mobile operators remain with their mobile operator

Following graphs are true picture of strengths and weaknesses of mobile phone operators. These graphs can be used by cellular operators to better plan their investments. Also the potential customer, before subscribing the service, can find out the pros and cons of a mobile phone company by going through following 5 graphs.

Age-wise distribution of the reasons for selecting mobile operator

Good news for mobile operators is that not all subscribers for network quality and coverage. Their primary needs include catchy SMS and call plans.Meaning that no-extra investment on network, all you need is to offer in-expensive call and SMS package.

But hold on, that’s not the whole picture, as a very interesting shift occurs as the age increases.

I am sure segment guys would be pretty keen on following few diagrams.

Conclusion

• Mobilink customers are pretty satisfied with its coverage and quality. To target more customers it should focus on SMS packages.
• The customers of Zong preferred it for good GPRS and voice call plans; they better focus on coverage quality to capture high ARPUed and mature market, as clearly mature people are more concerned about quality.
• All mobile operators need to work on customer retention and developing customer loyalty as 64% of the participants said they have more than one sim.
• All mobile operators need to focus on GPRS rates.