Ufone Super Card
Ufone has introduced this new offer called “Super Card” for its prepaid customersthat is aimed at offering amazing fixed resources on monthly basis.
These free resources offered with-in “Ufone Super Card”
include on-net minutes,
off-net minutes,
SMS and mobile internet.
Ufone gives Special Roaming Tariffs for Hajj Pilgrims
Ufone has launched a new offer for pilgrims leaving for Hajj, under which Ufone Prepaid customers will be able to use their Ufone SIM in Saudi Arabia at lowest call rates, thus completely alleviating the hassle of buying a local Saudi Arabian SIM card.Prepaid roamers who select Saudi Arabia’s Mobily and Zain networks will be charged at a minimal rate for outgoing calls to Pakistan and within Saudi Arabiaas well as on all incoming calls.
Ufone's cheapest 3G smartphone, Ufone Smart U5 just for Rs. 5,999
Ufone has launched its self-manufactured 3G enabled smartphone which it has named Ufone Smart U5. Available for Rs. 5,999, this is the first of its kind smartphone that a cellular operator has launched with customized specifications and branding.Before we discuss the specifications of Smart U5, Lets talk about what you should expect when you buy the phone.
Ufone Launches Free 3G Trial in Lahore
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| Ufone Launches Free 3G Trial in Lahore |
Ufone, one of the successful bidders of 3G spectrum, has launched FREE 3G services in Lahore for the consumers to get a first-hand feel of third generation mobile telephony and its wonders.
Ufone FREE 3G trial is available for both postpaid and prepaid customers and have a limited validity with unlimited data downloads.
This free 3G trial is likely to last till the commercial launch of Ufone 3G services in Pakistan.
The FREE 3G internet will offer unlimited access to Skype, Facebook, Twitter, video downloading websites and so on. This is a step towards the same as it would equip consumers and provide them first hands on experience of 3G and open to them a world of possibilities.
The service will get activated automatically on your 3G enabled handsets, however, you may have to activate 3G services on your phone. You can read our tutorial for activating 3G service on your phones by clicking here.
This is a trial offer and hence the subscribers will not have to purchase it as recharge.
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Ufone 3G Packages
Much anticipated 3G packages from Ufone have made it the internet.
However the confusing part is that there are three version such 3G packages available on the internet at various forums/blogs. All of these versions are claimed to be legitimate ones and interestingly all three versions of Ufone 3G packages hit the market at the same time.
Our hunch is that segments and pricing department might had proposed these three versions to the management, out of which one might get finalized, if it has to. But this is mere speculation.
One of these allegedly Ufone 3G packages, or any other 3G package, will be applicable after the commercial launch of 3G service.
Let’s have a look at what leaked Ufone’s 3G packages look like:
Version 1:
All 3G packages from Ufone are bundled with three different speeds, and named as U High that offers 256Kbps, U Supersonic that comes with 512 Kbps and U Hyper Sonic which has 1Mbps speeds.
Details of Ufone 3G Packages are:
U High Speed 256 KBPS
Daily 40 MB Price: Rs. 10
Half Day 50 MB Price: RS 5
Weekly 250 MB Price: Rs 50
Monthly 1 GB Price: RS. 200
Monthly 3 GB Price: RS 500
U SuperSonic 512 KBPS
Weekly 250 MB Price: Rs 75
Monthly 1 GB Price: RS 400
Monthly 1.5 GB Price: RS 750
U HyperSonic 1 MBPS
Weekly 250 MB : 100 Rs
Monthly 1 GB: RS 500
Monthly 1.5 GB: RS 700
Monthly 3 GB: RS 1200
Version 2:
According to version 2, U High will offers 64Kbps, U Supersonic will offer 128Kbps of speed and and U Hyper Sonic will bring you 512Kbps speeds.
Details of Ufone 3G Packages are:
U High Speed 64 KBPS
Daily 40 MB Price: Rs. 10
Half Day 50 MB Price: RS 3
Weekly 250 MB Price: Rs 25
Monthly 1 GB Price: RS. 100
Monthly 1.5 GB Price: RS. 150
Monthly 3 GB Price: RS 300
U SuperSonic 128 KBPS
Weekly 250 MB Price: Rs 50
Monthly 1 GB Price: RS 150
Monthly 1.5 GB Price: RS 200
Monthly 3 GB Price: Rs. 350
U HyperSonic 512Kbps
Weekly 250 MB : Rs. 70
Monthly 1 GB: RS 200
Monthly 1.5 GB: RS 300
Monthly 3 GB: RS 500
Version 3:
According to version 3, U High will offers 512Kbps, U Supersonic will offer 1mbps of speed and and U Hyper Sonic will bring you 2Mbps speeds.
Details of Ufone 3G Packages are:
U High Speed 512 KBPS
Daily 40 MB Price: Rs. 100
Half Day 50 MB Price: RS 120
Weekly 250 MB Price: Rs 250
Monthly 1 GB Price: RS. 500
Monthly 1.5 GB Price: RS. 700
Monthly 3 GB Price: RS 1000
U SuperSonic 1Mbps
Weekly 250 MB Price: Rs 350
Monthly 1 GB Price: RS 700
Monthly 1.5 GB Price: RS 1000
Monthly 3 GB Price: Rs. 1750
U HyperSonic 2 MBPS
Weekly 250 MB : Rs. 500
Monthly 1 GB: RS 750
Monthly 1.5 GB: RS 1500
Monthly 3 GB: RS 3000
Do share your feedback on all three versions of Ufone 3G Packages in the comments.
Check below various screens of alleged Ufone 3G Packages:
Ufone Launches its Summer Internship Program for 2014
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| Ufone Launches its Summer Internship Program for 2014 |
Ufone has initiated a campus drive to select and train youth from different top notch institutions, for yet another edition of its ‘Summer Internship Program 2014’; after successfully conducting it in the previous years.
The Campus drive, which began on the 12th of April and will conclude on the 24th of April, will recruit students from institutions throughout the country such as GIK, NUST, NUCES, FAST, Bahria University, UET, NED University and LUMS.
The selection process will be rigorous besides being highly competitive, and project based internships will be offered to students after initial assessments and interviews.
Expressing her views about the initiative, Syeda Kiran Altaf, Head of Recruitment at Ufone said, “SIP 2014 will be more competitive than last year; we try to give these kids as real an experience as can be, but ultimately, it’s the interns that make it a great initiative.”
Students performing well during the internships will be given certificates, shields and giveaways besides other prizes, whereas, exceptional internees will be offered a job at the organization.
Through this drive, young and talented individuals will be nurtured to face the challenges of the corporate world; moreover, the drive is a recognition of the immense pool of talented youth the country has to offer.
Ufone Offers Unlimited PTCL and Vfone Bundle
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| Ufone Offers Unlimited PTCL and Vfone Bundle |
If you find that you have to make constant calls to landline numbers and don’t have a suitable postpaid calling plan for it, then you must go for this Ufone postpaid offer that will allow you virtually unlimited calls to PTCL and Vfone numbers.
The Unlimited PTCL Bucket allows with Ufone’s postpaid plans give you the opportunity to make unlimited calls to PTCL & Vfone numbers, anywhere in Pakistan.
How to Activate?
Send an SMS ‘SUB’ to 7500 to avail this offer
Charges
Unlimited PTCL Bucket comes at Rs. 100+tax per month
Terms & Conditions:
After consumption of bucket minutes, rates as per package plan will be applicable
Bucket minutes and charges are prorated on daily basis
Upon un-subscription before end of bill cycle, utilized minutes above prorated volume will be charged separately as per package plan
Consumption of bucket minutes will start after expiry of package minutes
Service will renew automatically every month
Unutilized minutes will expire at the end of every month
Only 8000 PTCL & VPTCL minutes are available under this offer
19.5% FED on usage and other taxes at recharge or bill applies
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Ufone Introduces Super 5 Offer
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| Ufone Introduces Super 5 Offer |
Ufone has introduced its Super 5 offer at an incredibly low rate.
Through this package all Ufone customers will be able to make unlimited calls to Ufone, PTCL and Vfone numbers from 5am till 5pm, for Rs 5+tax per day. In addition, the customers will also be able to send unlimited SMS to all local networks.
Ufone customers can subscribe to this offer by dialing *5252#.
Speaking about this offer, Mr. Taimur Cheema General Manager Marketing, Ufone said, “Introduction of this new offer reflects our customer-centric policies at Ufone. We aim to provide the highest level of customer services without compromising on the quality, which is the sole reason we have a large number of satisfied customers.” He further added, “This offer is part of our philosophy of providing superior services, besides our tireless efforts to reward the consumers.”
The unique thing about this offer is that it can be subscribed as many times as the customer wants; the additional minutes will be added to his/her account upon re-subscription.
Terms & Conditions:
Offer is only available on Uwon package.
Package conversion to Uwon through *5252# will be PKR 0.00
10 paisa + Tax/call will be charged
This offer is valid from 5 AM to 5 PM of the same day
Offer can be subscribed between 12 AM till 5 PM next day
FUP (Fair Usage Policy) of 100 minutes and 100 SMS applies for each subscription (minutes are valid for Ufone to Ufone, PTCL and Vfone numbers while SMS are valid for all local networks)
Offer can be subscribed more than once daily. Additional minutes and SMS will be added upon subsequent subscriptions
To check balance of remaining minutes and SMS, dial *707#. Charges of 20 Paisa + tax will apply
Offer will be auto-renewed at 00:00Hrs upon maintaining a minimum balance of Rs 5.89
Minutes can’t be used for NTC, Short Codes, IVR etc
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Ufone Overhauls Systems to Enhance Customer Experience
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| Ufone Overhauls Systems to Enhance Customer Experience |
Ufone,an Etisalat group company, has initiated a system upgrade in order to better serve its customers, which also reflects its customer-centered policies and vision of putting customers first.
The operator has recently upgraded its data warehouse to a state of the art system enabling a laser sharp focus on its ability to serve customers proactively and also to create a delightful customer experience for its subscribers.
“The current year will be extremely challenging as well as full of opportunities for the Pakistan telecom industry, “said Mr. Saad Muzaffar Waraich, Chief Officer Information Technology at Ufone. He added, “Doing more with less and doing it faster than we could yesterday is the order of the day. The Teradata upgrade will enable us to not lose sight of what is most important to us — customer intimacy”
The robust and fully integrated Teradata platform delivers a 360-degree customer view using data from multiple source systems, extending insights from the platform to commercial applications of analytics that intelligently drive cross-selling and up-selling, enable customer centricity in marketing strategies, customize offers for each individual customer, target micro-segments, and predict customer behaviour.
“Challenging times lie ahead for those organizations who do not have a vision to integrate technology with their business, Ufone is one of the few organizations which recognize the potential in latest technology to advance their business with strategies that are destined to push and challenge the status quo.” said Khuram Rahat, managing director, Teradata Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. He further added, “I am proud of our long standing partnership and shared vision for leveraging the best out of technology to benefit end users.”
[images via Propakistani]