Mobilink becomes the first Telco to Receive WWF’s Green Office Award

Mobilink has become the first Telecom organization to receive the WWF ‘Green Office Award’ in recognition for its environmentally sustainable practices. Mobilink received the Green Office Certification for its Regional Office Lahore premises for a 35% reduction in carbon footprint and 50% in solid waste among other measures taken. 
Omar Manzur, Head of Corporate Communication Mobilink said, “Mobilink’s Corporate Responsibility function ensures that our employees are aware of environment-friendly practices and make efficient use of resources. The Green Office Award recognizes the continuous efforts that the Mobilink Torchbearers, Mobilink Foundation and the Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) departments have put in to establish our first Green Office in Lahore with support from our employees.’’ 

Mobilink wins the Highest Tax Payer Award on “International Customs Day”

Mobilink has received the Highest Tax Payer Award by the Pakistan Customs, Islamabad Directorate. Mobilink received the award in recognition making the highest contribution to the national exchequer through the Islamabad Directorate and fulfilling the Customs Laws and Regulations. The award was given in a ceremony on the occasion of “International Customs Day” held at Islamabad Dry Port. 
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Manzur Ahmad, Ex-Member Customs as the chief guest. Muhammad Usman Qureshi, Head of Logistics, Mobilink upon receiving the award from Dr. Ahmad said, “Mobilink believes in carrying out business practices with maximum integrity and transparency which is why more than 37 million Pakistanis trust Mobilink with their communication needs. The award is reflective of our commitment to Pakistan and an endorsement of our ethical business practices.’’ 

Mobilink becomes the World’s fastest growing brand on Facebook

Mobilink has been certified as the World’s Fastest Growing Brand on Social Media in recognition of its exceptional engagement practices. The accolade has been given by Social Bakers which is the global provider of network statistics and analysis for the most commonly used social networks. This is the first time a Pakistani Brand has led the global charts of any social media ranking. Social Bakers has also marked Mobilink as the most socially devoted Pakistani for a second consecutive month on all social fronts.

The achievement followed Mobilink’s fan base crossing the milestone of over 2.1 million Facebook fans and twitter followers growing to more than 89,000. This marks Mobilink as the leading telecom brand on social media with maximum likes on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mobilink) and the most followers on its twitter account (www.twitter.com/mobilink).

Mobilink Introduces SMS Alerts for International Roaming Data usage

Mobilink has introduced SMS alerts for its international roaming (IR) customers as a means to enhance Mobilink customers’ experience worldwide. The service will provide Mobilink IR customers with their Data usage details every four hours keeping them aware of their usage and managing their budget accordingly.

Farid Ahmad, Vice President Marketing Mobilink said, “Mobilink is the operator of choice for the premium customers of Pakistan for the last two decades due to products and services that add value to their daily business and personal communication needs. Our SMS Alert is aimed at creating a better customer experience for our customers that frequently to other countries.”

 The SMS Alert service empowers frequent users of international roaming data services by giving them the option to monitor their IR Data usage via text alerts. Users can choose to temporarily unsubscribe Data services from their handset to avoid bills beyond their budget.

Mobilink introduces Q Mobile Noir Z4 from its platform

Mobilink in collaboration with Q-Mobile is offering Q Mobile Noir Z4 as a means of enhancing the bouquet of offers to its smartphone subscribers. The phone will be available with a pre-loaded data bundle and be priced at Rs. 35,000.

Moied Javeed, Director Marketing Mobilink, highlighted “Mobilink is committed to offering innovative communication solutions to its customers with the latest mobile phones coupled with country’s best mobile internet offers. I am confident that the customers will enjoy our aggressive data bundle that comes with the Q Mobile Noir Z4 and make the most out of it.” 

Q Mobile Z4 is a slim and smart single body device designed with a smooth finish with an excellent mix of technology. Z4 provides 32GB onboard storage, 13MP BSI sensor rear camera, 5MP front camera, 2GB RAM, Gorilla glass protection and comes with a powerful 1.5GHz quad core processor. 

Mobilink extends strategic partnership with Opera

Mobilink, as part of VimpelCom and Opera Software have signed an agreement to extend their partnership as a means to enhance the Mobilink customers’ experience of using the country’s fastest mobile internet. The agreement aims to extend the Opera Software services in VimpelCom operations across the globe.

Mobilink customers through this exclusive partnership will enjoy the fastest mobile internet browsing experience as Opera compresses the data by up to 80%. The extended strategic partnership will offer Mobilink mobile internet customers with a complete internet engagement by offering them with free Facebook Zero, Twitter, Wikipedia, Mobimusic & espncricinfo browsing. 

Farid Ahmad, Vice President Marketing Mobilink commenting on the partnership said, “Mobilink’s mobile internet offers value to the internet experience of over 37 million Pakistanis each day. Our partnership with Opera Software further strengthens our promise of providing ‘A better everyday’ through quality services and empowers our mobile internet users by introducing unlimited opportunities with Opera.” 

Mobilink launches M999-Z10 offer for postpaid customers

Mobilink has launched M999-Z10, an offer for Mobilink postpaid subscribers whereby they can buy the new Blackberry Z10 for Rs. 28,000 only by paying one year advance line rent on M999 package. M999 package is one of the most aggressive postpaid packages in the industry, and offers great value for money.

Moied Javeed, Director Marketing Mobilink commenting on the offer said, “Mobilink continues to offer its customers attractive products and services to enjoy on the country’s best voice and data network coupled with high quality customer services. We are confident that the Blackberry Z10 offer will serve businessmen, entrepreneurs and individuals alike.’’ 

 The M999-Z10 offer is available for postpaid customers who use M999 package. To avail the offer, Mobilink users can pay one year advance line rent on M999 package and buy their Z10 smartphone at a highly discounted price of Rs. 28,000 only.

Mobilink expands the largest footprint of Biometric Verification System across Pakistan

Mobilink has established the largest Biometric Verification System (BVS) for sale of SIMs at 480 locations in 243 cities across Pakistan. The expansion of implementation of the BVS is in line with the guidelines of the PTA to ensure transparency and accuracy in the sale of SIMs. In this process a total of 409 franchisees, 40 Customer Care Centers and 31 Business Connect Centers have been equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software to support the biometric verification process.

Mobilink successfully installed the BVS system at more the 400 locations in Pakistan within the deadline of December 20,^, 2013 set by the PTA. In order to ensure customer satisfaction and unparalleled adherence to the regulations set by the PTA, Mobilink has completed the training of more than 550 representatives of the Mobilink Sales Teams and Customer Care Representatives as well as Franchise Owners and Customer Support Executives across Pakistan.

Mobilink makes Nokia Lumia and Nokia Asha devices available at Mobilink Franchisees

Mobilink has made Nokia Asha and Nokia Lumia cell phones available at selected franchisees across Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad as a means to providing increased access to the customers across all tiers. The phones will be available with a pre-loaded 6-month free Mobilink Mobile Internet offer. 
Moied Javeed, Director Marketing Mobilink commenting on the offer said, ‘The launch of Nokia Asha and Nokia Lumia at Mobilink franchisees is part of Mobilink’s commitment towards bringing access to the best technology to our customers and to cater to the needs of customers with different preferences.  We are hopeful that our customers will make the most out of this offer and enjoy Mobilink’s mobile internet over their Nokia phones.” 

Mobilink offers operator-billing for Gameloft Game Store

Mobilink in collaboration with Gameloft now offers its customers direct purchases from the Gameloft Game Store utilizing Mobilink’s operator billing system. This unique system will enable customers to purchase and download a wide variety of games from the Gameloft Game Store using the credit from their prepaid connections over Mobilink Mobile Internet.

Moied Javeed, Director Marketing, Mobilink highlighted, “Mobilink continues to offer innovative services and products through its partnerships with international brands while focusing on the local needs. This latest facility offers a reliable, instant and easy-to-use method to our prepaid customers to purchase for their favorite games from the Gameloft Game Store.”

Mobilink Launches Mobilink Voiler as Pakistan’s first voice-based social media service

Mobilink has introduced Mobilink Voiler, a voice based social media service that will allow subscribers to connect and communicate with celebrities, friends and family over a virtual voice space. Voiler works on a similar platform as Twitter where users may create a followership of their own or follow others including the top celebrities of Pakistan.

The service offers a quiz competition called ‘Ek Din Star Key Saath’. The winners from the competition will spend a day with their favorite celebrities like Shoaib Akhtar, Shaista Lodhi and others. The service also features other campaigns like “Gao Meray Saath” where fans can get a chance to perform with their favorite stars including Ali Azmat, Fareeha Perwaiz and others.

Mobilink established Sales Office and Customer Care Center in Muzzafarabad, AJK

Mobilink has established a new state of the art Sales Office and Customer Care Center in Muzzafarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) which will provide Mobilink customers with an enhanced customer experience. The office will facilitate 8 franchisees and 3,500 retailers to provide voice, data and mobile financial services support to the customers. The office will cater to the needs of the 10 districts of AJK to establish a stronger footprint of Mobilink’s presence in the region.

Mobilink office was formally inaugurated at an in-house ribbon cutting ceremony earlier today. The inauguration was later announced in a press conference with the local media fraternity of Muzzafarabad which was chaired by the Honorable President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan and Rashid Khan, President and CEO, Mobilink.

Speaking at the press conference, the President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan said, 

“Mobilink has yet again brought another momentous apportunity for access to telecommunications to the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir through a dedicated office. We are pleased to see Pakistan’s largest telecom organization strengthening its presence in this region and greatly  appreciate the efforts of Mobilink in extending their support to provide the best telecommunication services in the country.”

Mobilink introduces Double Baat Bundle Offer

Mobilink introduces Double Baat Bundle Offer

Mobilink has introduced an exciting offer called Dubal Baat Bundle. It’s an irresistible offer that allows you to pay for one day and get for two days. Mobilink Double Baat Bundle offer allows you to call at all Mobilink numbers around the clock by just paying Rs.18 +tax. After subscribing the offer in Rs. 18+ tax you will get 100 on-net minutes valid for two days. This offer is only applicable for prepaid customers.

How to avail the offer?

To avail the offer you just need to dial *228#.

How to un-subscribe the offer?

In order to un-subscribe the offer you can dial *228*4#

Charges:

The subscription charges are Rs.18+tax

Terms & Conditions:

The Double Beat Bundle offer is applicable to all Mobilink  prepaid customers

The offer will be valid till next day midnight after subscription

The Free Minutes will be just calling at Mobilink numbers only

 If you subscribe the offer multiple times the minutes will add up while the validity of latest subscription will apply

Upon un-subscription, the incentive will remain intact/attached/useable until incentive expiry

Mobilink to introduce WhatsApp-based mobile services in Pakistan

Mobilink to introduce WhatsApp-based mobile services in Pakistan.VimpelCom and WhatsApp have signed a contract to extend mobile messaging and social offers worldwide.VimpelCom Ltd. a leading global provider of telecommunications services and holding company of Mobilink PMCL, today announced a partnership with WhatsApp Inc., the operator of WhatsApp application and services, to deliver consumer offers based on the WhatsApp application and services for VimpelCom customers around the world.
The partnership with WhatsApp will enable Mobilink to provide enhanced internet communication services within its bundled tariff plans, and to drive mobile internet usage and revenues. Mobilink customers will enjoy innovative mobile messaging and social offers including full WhatsApp functionalities like group messaging, sharing pictures, video messages, voice messages, contacts and locations.
Commenting on the announcement Moied Javeed, Director Marketing Mobilink, said: 

“Mobilink’s partnership with WhatsApp is in line with Mobilink’s consistent strategy of offering innovative solutions to our customers. We are confident that this platform will offer the best experience of mobile internet for our customers complementing their choice of using Pakistan’s largest data network.’’ 

This agreement will complement Mobilink’s partnerships with Wikimedia, Google Play and Opera Software along with its partnership with Nokia to deliver better mobile services and web browsing for its consumers. The new innovative Mobilink and WhatsApp offers have also been launched in Bangladesh with other VimpelCom operators to follow in due course.

Mobilink and Samsung launch Samsung Galaxy Star Pro in Pakistan

Mobilink and Samsung launch Samsung Galaxy Star Pro in Pakistan. The high quality large screen smart phone comes with exclusive unlimited data package  Mobilink has exclusively partnered with Samsung to launch the android based Samsung Galaxy Star Pro smart phone. The multi-tasking machine will offer an exclusive pre-loaded unlimited data bundle package for Mobilink users for a period of 6 months. 

The Samsung Galaxy Star Pro comes with a vivid large 4-inch display with a high quality screen, leading to premium viewing. It offers the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system, making multitasking faster and managing applications with easy wireless access. Powered by 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM, it gives a faster access to the applications, providing a Real Smartphone experience at an incredibly affordable price. 

Moied Javeed, Director Marketing (Mobile Internet), Mobilink said,

“Mobilink continues to offer its customers the best products and services to provide them with the best communication and data experience. We hope that our customers will make the most out of Mobilink’s unlimited data offer on this powerful smart phone.’’ 

Mobilink customers can simply insert their Mobilink pre-paid SIM in their new Samsung Galaxy Star Pro to avail the data bundle offer. The offer will be valid for a period of 6 months with a fair usage of 2GB. Customers can also dial *110# to remain updated with their remaining data balance. 

Mobilink introduces ‘Drama Channel’ to offer audio dramas for its customers

Mobilink introduces ‘Drama Channel’ to offer audio dramas for its customers. The dramas will feature Pakistan’s renowned celebrities and artists.Mobilink has introduced ‘Drama Channel’ service specially designed to play featured dramas for mobile users over IVR. Unlike other services that stream TV drama content Mobilink Drama channel hosts exclusively recorded content for mobile customers which is accessible on IVR.

Kamran Moeen, Head of VAS said, “Mobilink’s Drama Channel is another step to complement our strategy of bringing exclusive content to our customer’s palm. This infotainment platform adds to the bouquet of voice and data services that makes Mobilink the favorite cellular network of Pakistan.’’

The audio dramas on the ‘Drama Channel’ offer gripping stories featuring famous artists from Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Dramas are based on rich and exciting stories and famous literature related to youth, social issues, suspense and much more. Every week new episodes are aired on the channel and users are notified accordingly. Users also have the option to browse and bookmark episodes according to their requirement. Additionally users can also listen to soundtrack of the Drama, participate in polls and much more!

Users can access the portal by dialing 7676 for Rs. 0.20/ + tax with a subscription charge of Rs.0.50+T/Day.

Samsung Galaxy Star Pro and Galaxy S Duos 2 Specs, Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy Star Pro and Galaxy S Duos 2 Specs, Price and Availability. Samsung has launched its latest budget friendly smartphone Galaxy Star Pro. It is the successor of the Galaxy star launched earlier this year. The Samsung Galaxy Star Pro is a dual-SIM device and runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system .
The smartphone features a 4 inches WVGA  display with 480x800 pixels of resolution. It is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex-A5 processor which offer fast access to application and includes a 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory. The memory is expandable up to 32 GB with MicroSD card.
The other features of the Samsung Galaxy Star Pro  are a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1500mAh battery. The battery offers 15 hours of talk time and up to 370 hours of standby time. There is also no front-facing camera. It also comes with some preloaded apps including Samsung Apps, ChatON, mFluent IM and ActiveSync. In terms of connectivity it includes a Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and microUSB 2.0. It is 10.6mm thick and weight is 121g.
Already available  in India with the price tag of 6,750 the Galaxy Star Pro will be  launched in Pakistan in collaboration with Mobilink, one of the country’s leading cellular operators. It will be available for purchase with the cost of PKR, 13,000 with Mobilink’s 2GB unlimited data package.
Have a look at the specs of Galaxy Star Pro smartphone:

• 4 inch WVGA display
• Resolution of 480 x 800 pixels
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• 1Ghz Cortex A5 processor
• A 512 MB RAM
• 4 GB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB
• 2 megapixel rear-camera
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Wi-Fi
•  microUSB 2.0
• MicroSD card slot
• 1500 mAh battery
• Available in Black and White

Samsung has released another budget friendly dual-SIM handset called the Galaxy S Duos 2. It also has stunning features and offers two SIMs active at the same time. The Galaxy S Duos 2 features a 4 inches WVGA TFT display with  480x800 pixels of resolution and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor.

It runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. It includes a 768 MB RAM and 4 GB inbuilt storage that is expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card. The Galaxy S Duos 2 also features a 5 megapixel rear facing camera with LED flash that is capable of 720p video recording , and a front facing VGA camera for video calling. There is a 1500mAh battery  which delivers up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 280 hours of standby time.
In terms of connectivity it includes a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS and 3G.  The dimension of the Galaxy S Duos 2 are  121.5x63.1x10.57mm, and weighs 118 grams.
Already available in India with the price tag of Rs. 10,999 the Galaxy S Duos 2 will retail in Pakistan in White  and Black color versions in Rs. 20,000 and in the US in $175.

Mobilink empowers over 10,000 participants to participate in Pakistan’s biggest music reality show

Mobilink empowers over 10,000 participants to participate in Pakistan’s biggest music reality show.Mobilink’s mobile auditions have received 10,861 entries from participants aspiring to participate in Pakistan Idol. The Mobilink mobile auditions mark the first time in the history of the global reality show that participants have been able to send in their nominations using call-ins.As the official cellular partner of Pakistan Idol, Mobilink took on the responsibility of empowering 37 million subscribers on its network by providing them access to Pakistan Idol through their mobile phones. The resulting call-in nominations were received from over 850 cities, towns and villages from across Pakistan. Farid Ahmad, Vice President Marketing, Mobilink said, 

“Our support for Pakistan Idol is part of our belief in the inherent talent of the people of Pakistan. As Pakistan’s telecom industry leader, Mobilink understands its responsibility to provide an equal opportunity across the length and breadth of the country to participate in the world’s largest music reality show. Mobilink takes great pride in having increased the outreach of ‘Pakistan Idol’ to over 850 locations across Pakistan.”

Pakistan Idol will follow a similar pattern as the international ‘Idol’ series. A total of 100 participants are to be finalized in the first round, based on in-person and mobile auditions. 40 will be further short-listed to reach the ‘Theater Round’ where they will compete in group and individual performances. The ‘Piano’ round will be the final stage of the competition, with 13 contestants performing over several weeks for the coveted title of ‘Pakistan Idol’.

About Mobilink

Mobilink is Pakistan’s leading provider of voice and data services. With over 37 million subscribers, Mobilink maintains market leadership with coverage in over 20,000 cities, towns and villages across Pakistan. Mobilink continues to innovate through cutting-edge, state of the art technology, a portfolio of Mobile Financial Services, strongest brands, the largest portfolio of value added services, as well as the country’s largest network with over 9,000 cell sites. The company also has the largest distribution and call center network that enables it to offer wider accessibility and quality customer services across Pakistan.

ABOUT IDOL

Idol, co-owned by Fremantle Media and 19 Entertainment is the most exciting international music entertainment program format in the world. It first aired in the UK in 2001 and spread across 46 territories through 199 series attracting more than 6.5 billion votes worldwide.

Get 100 Free Minutes, SMS and MBs with Mobilink New SIM Offer

Get 100 Free Minutes, SMS and MBs with Mobilink New SIM Offer. Mobilink Telecom, Pakistan largest cellular operator,  brings its New SIM Offer for its all new customers. The Mobilink New SIM Offers Provides 100 Free Minutes, 100 Free SMS and 100 Mbs of Free mobile internet because Mobilink always welcome its new subscribers with amazing offers. If you just brought the new Mobilink SIM, the above mentioned perks can be yours. The new Mobilink customers and Port in (MNP) customers can get 100 Free minutes, SMS and Mobile Internet on a daily basis by spending only Rs. 7.99+tax. If you want to avail this offer purchase a new Mobilink SIM from our customer care center, franchise or retailer, or port your existing number to Mobilink. The Free minutes are usable for calling on-net numbers while the free SMS can be sent to all local networks in the country.

How to subscribe the New SIM Offer?

• You just need to dial *777# from new Mobilink SIM, or from a ported number to avail Mobilink New SIM Offer.

Charges:

•   The Subscription Fee: Rs 7.99+Tax per day

Terms and Conditions:

• The New SIM Offer will be applicable for all new SIMs activated or ported into the Mobilink network from 1^st November, 2013.
• The offer will be available by default First, Awami & Budget Plus packages.
• The offer will not apply for Jazba SIMs
•  It’s a multiple subscription offer and subscribers can subscribe the offer as many times as they want
•  If you subscribe the offer multiple times the incentive will be added and validity of the latest subscription will apply
• The left over incentive will stay intact in case the customer moves to another service class. However, the customer won’t be able to subscribe to the offer again
• The New SIM Offer is subject to change anytime

Mobilink launches Har Call Offer

Mobilink launches Har Call Offer. Mobilink has launched a new offer called Har Call Offer. The Mobilink Har Call Offer lets you decide yourself the charges of your calls. This offer allows you to decide exactly how you want your calls to be charged, not only on the same network but also on All Networks. Mobilink has launched the new Har Call offer under the umbrella of Full Control Offers *444#. If you want to make a short call, a medium one or prefer to talk for long durations, the Har Call Offer lets you select the your own charging pulse for making calls 24 hours a day. Subscribers can select the charging pulse and rates of their choice from the following options:

Har Second:

Charges:3 Paisa+tax on all Networks

Subscription fee: Rs 0.5+tax

Har 30 Second:

Charges :50 Paisa+tax on all Networks

Subscription fee: Rs 0.5+tax

Har Ghanta:

Charges: Rs 3+tax  only at Mobilink Network

Subscription fee: Rs 2+tax

How to Activate Har Call Offer?

  You need just ot  dial *444# & choose Har Call from the menu

Note:

Har Ghanta is only available to call on all Mobilink numbers.

Offers are non-recursive and are valid for exactly 24 hours from the time of subscription

Ufone brings UPak Info Portal

 Ufone Telecom, always comes out with innovative and unique offers, brings a stunning UPak Info Portal service for its subscribers. It's really a unique service that offers you to know about your own country Pakistan.

The Ufone UPak Info Portal allows you to get information and knowledge about economy, culture, history, etc of Pakistan. You can activate this service at an affordable rate of Rs. 5 + tax/month and Rs. 0.5 + tax/SMS.

 How to activate Ufone UPak Info Portal?

In order to activate the UPak Info Portal you need to write ‘SUB’ in an SMS and send it to 5530.

Charges:

You can avail this service at Rs. 5 + tax/month and Rs. 0.5 + tax/SMS.