Communicate the Right Messages at the Right Time

Communication has changed. Staying in touch with friends, family and colleagues is just as important as staying up-to-date with the latest news, views and gossip. It’s all about instantly sharing a moment, an idea or a thought, which is why mobile email is fast becoming the essential everyday tool for everyone!

Around 300 million people worldwide* have experimented with mobile email but only 10% of accounts, or 30 million accounts, have actually been activated on the mobile phone. ** With over 100 million email-enabled devices from Nokia in people’s hands – the biggest choice available in the market today – mobile email is now more accessible than ever. People don’t necessarily have to buy an Eseries phone to enjoy mobile email. Nokia devices with email support are available starting from PKR 4,200 and upwards with a choice of both QWERTY and touch screen keypad. Nokia email-enabled devices are now more affordable than before. If you’re not already using email on your phone, do you have a good reason why not?

Nokia Messaging gives you quick and easy access to the world’s most popular email accounts – thousands, in fact – and chances are that you have an account with one or more of them. One device is all you need to manage multiple accounts. Nokia Messaging allows you to access up to 10 accounts on the same mobile device. Nokia Messaging is quick and easy to install. All you need is your email address and password and you’ll be reading emails and replying to them – on your mobile device - within a couple of clicks. Nokia has worked with all the major ISPs (Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, Gmail, AOL Mail) and coupled with the all-important “push-email” technology to deliver your emails straight to your device, so there’s no need to constantly search – or check – for new messages. Nokia mobile phones support both global and local ISPs. For example, To a Pakistani user, both Google mail and Cyber mail accounts will be accessible. Only user name and password is required to access consumer email account. More information about Nokia Messaging can be found at http://email.nokia.com.

In the past, creating an email account directly on the mobile phone was unheard of. If someone wanted an email account, they had to have access to a PC. With Ovi Mail, that’s a thing of the past, as the Ovi Mail account can be created directly on the mobile device. 25% of the world’s mobile phone users are connected, but for the remaining 75%, there’s Ovi Mail, which completely eliminates the need for a PC to have and use an email account. The Ovi Mail account can be created on the PC (https://mail.ovi.com) or on over 35 mobile Nokia device models.

Today, work or corporate email on the mobile device is not only the privilege, but also the right of many. Nokia has made it possible for almost anyone working in a corporate environment to get their corporate email accounts on their mobile device, thanks to agreements with email providers such as Microsoft and IBM, intuitive devices like the Nokia E72, Nokia E75 and the Nokia E71, and by eliminating all the unnecessary technical information while simplifying the process to mobilize the account. The business world operates 24/7 and waits for no man. With corporate mobile email in your pocket, there’s no need to be left behind!

Nearly half of corporate email accounts depend on the Microsoft Exchange server. Nokia’s Mail for Exchange lets you wirelessly synchronize your Microsoft Exchange email, calendar and contact data, as well as providing easy and instant access to your global company. In newer devices like the Nokia E72, Nokia E75 and Nokia E63, Mail for Exchange is pre-loaded in devices, so setting up the account on the mobile device is only a few steps away. In other devices, such as the Nokia E71 or Nokia N96, Mail for Exchange can be accessed from the Download! folder.

IBM Lotus Notes Traveller synchronizes the Nokia device to the Lotus Domino server, bringing real-time IBM Lotus Notes push email and PIM (Personal Information Management) synchronization, with no additional server or middleware required. Email (with attachments), calendar, address book, journal and to-do lists, are available to the Nokia device that the customer loves to use, including all Nokia Eseries and Nokia Nseries phones. The email service is available at no extra cost with new Lotus Domino servers and is delivered securely by IBM and IBM Channel partners.

Nokia Messaging is for anyone who wants to get connected with people who matter and respond to them in the shortest possible time. Understanding that Pakistani mobile phone users are somewhat techno-phobic, Nokia’s latest email devices such as Nokia E72 provide only a 3-step email setup to let you start communicating the right messages in no time. A wide range of Nokia accessories such as Nokia Bluetooth BH-804, Nokia Retractable Car Charger DC-9 and Nokia Speakerphone HF-310 are the perfect tools to enhance your communication experience no matter where you are.

Counterfeit Chinese Phones - a Curse for Naive Consumers

The greatest challenge faced by the industry today is the rapid growth in use of the Chinese mobile phones. It offers somewhat similar appearance as that of original branded phones but at a much cheaper price.


Analyzing the picture with an economic perspective gives rise to several other ventures associated with the Chinese replicas. We all are aware of the fact that branded cellular phone manufacturing companies have so far made numerous investments in multiple aspects in Pakistan’s telecommunication sector.

The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan was declined by 31.2 % in the year 2008-2009. The Foreign Direct Investment in the telecommunication sector in this year is declined by 43.3% and reached to US$ 815 million. If we examine the track record of the foreign investments in the sector, we would come to know that there was a continuous decline in numbers as the overall FDI fell from US$ 5,410 million in the year 2007-2008 to US$ 3,720 million in 2008-2009*. This unremitting decline in the foreign investment particularly in the telecom sector has given rise to some serious concerns for the economists of the country.

The Chinese knockoffs may offer the similar appearance that of the branded phones but several questions are being raised on the quality and reliability of the cell phones. People may find these cell phones affordable for their pockets but they start complaining about the phone’s performance just after a few months of the purchase. The few frequent complaints regarding the Chinese phones are about the weak battery, low standard camera, poor sound quality and internet connectivity. As no legal industry standards are followed while manufacturing fake Chinese mobile phones, these mobile phones pose a serious health threat due to excessive radiation and their low-grade batteries can explode anytime.

Furthermore, People face extreme inconvenience at the time of warranty claim of the China phones. Fake mobile phones do not carry authentic warranty. If the fake phone’s hardware malfunctions, there’s no other choice but to dispose off the phone because the parts are not available in the market.

To exacerbate the situation, cheap Chinese cell phones may be a great hurdle for the law enforcement agencies as these phones facilitates the negative forces because they lack the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, which is a unique code, allotted to every mobile device and used to trace or block the device as and when required. On the other hand, more than 100 Chinese mobile phones possess a same IMEI number and blocking of one such device may result in the blockage of several mobile phones at the same time; meaning it is impossible to locate or block the mobile device.

Amongst various factors responsible for the constant decline in the foreign investments of the country, a mounting trend of Chinese knockoffs of the branded phones could be a cause of deteriorated situation.

The greatest fascination of cheap prices of China phones is a consequence of an organized smuggling of these devices being supported by the various local bodies. This illegal smuggling of mobile phones is not only threatening for the law enforcement bodies but also imposing a great challenge for the country’s economy as this attempt is disturbing the legal import of the genuine mobile phones.

In one aspect when the consumers are deceived by the unauthentic and unreliable Chinese phones that results in a long lasting trouble and inconvenience; on the other hand, their business is discouraging the foreign investment in the telecom sector that impose an alarming threat to the Pakistan’s economy.

In order to endeavor against the mounting challenge, the government of Pakistan particularly the concerned authorities like PTA and CPLC should develop a strategy to denounce the sale of Chinese mobile phones in the country. Also, it is a high time for consumer rights bodies like Consumers Association of Pakistan to take action against the supply of substandard and low quality products in the market.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Communicate the Right Messages at the Right Time

Communication has changed. Staying in touch with friends, family and colleagues is just as important as staying up-to-date with the latest news, views and gossip. It’s all about instantly sharing a moment, an idea or a thought, which is why mobile email is fast becoming the essential everyday tool for everyone!

Around 300 million people worldwide* have experimented with mobile email but only 10% of accounts, or 30 million accounts, have actually been activated on the mobile phone. ** With over 100 million email-enabled devices from Nokia in people’s hands – the biggest choice available in the market today – mobile email is now more accessible than ever. People don’t necessarily have to buy an Eseries phone to enjoy mobile email. Nokia devices with email support are available starting from PKR 4,200 and upwards with a choice of both QWERTY and touch screen keypad. Nokia email-enabled devices are now more affordable than before. If you’re not already using email on your phone, do you have a good reason why not?

Nokia Messaging gives you quick and easy access to the world’s most popular email accounts – thousands, in fact – and chances are that you have an account with one or more of them. One device is all you need to manage multiple accounts. Nokia Messaging allows you to access up to 10 accounts on the same mobile device. Nokia Messaging is quick and easy to install. All you need is your email address and password and you’ll be reading emails and replying to them – on your mobile device - within a couple of clicks. Nokia has worked with all the major ISPs (Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, Gmail, AOL Mail) and coupled with the all-important “push-email” technology to deliver your emails straight to your device, so there’s no need to constantly search – or check – for new messages. Nokia mobile phones support both global and local ISPs. For example, To a Pakistani user, both Google mail and Cyber mail accounts will be accessible. Only user name and password is required to access consumer email account. More information about Nokia Messaging can be found at http://email.nokia.com.

In the past, creating an email account directly on the mobile phone was unheard of. If someone wanted an email account, they had to have access to a PC. With Ovi Mail, that’s a thing of the past, as the Ovi Mail account can be created directly on the mobile device. 25% of the world’s mobile phone users are connected, but for the remaining 75%, there’s Ovi Mail, which completely eliminates the need for a PC to have and use an email account. The Ovi Mail account can be created on the PC (https://mail.ovi.com) or on over 35 mobile Nokia device models.

Today, work or corporate email on the mobile device is not only the privilege, but also the right of many. Nokia has made it possible for almost anyone working in a corporate environment to get their corporate email accounts on their mobile device, thanks to agreements with email providers such as Microsoft and IBM, intuitive devices like the Nokia E72, Nokia E75 and the Nokia E71, and by eliminating all the unnecessary technical information while simplifying the process to mobilize the account. The business world operates 24/7 and waits for no man. With corporate mobile email in your pocket, there’s no need to be left behind!

Nearly half of corporate email accounts depend on the Microsoft Exchange server. Nokia’s Mail for Exchange lets you wirelessly synchronize your Microsoft Exchange email, calendar and contact data, as well as providing easy and instant access to your global company. In newer devices like the Nokia E72, Nokia E75 and Nokia E63, Mail for Exchange is pre-loaded in devices, so setting up the account on the mobile device is only a few steps away. In other devices, such as the Nokia E71 or Nokia N96, Mail for Exchange can be accessed from the Download! folder.

IBM Lotus Notes Traveller synchronizes the Nokia device to the Lotus Domino server, bringing real-time IBM Lotus Notes push email and PIM (Personal Information Management) synchronization, with no additional server or middleware required. Email (with attachments), calendar, address book, journal and to-do lists, are available to the Nokia device that the customer loves to use, including all Nokia Eseries and Nokia Nseries phones. The email service is available at no extra cost with new Lotus Domino servers and is delivered securely by IBM and IBM Channel partners.

Nokia Messaging is for anyone who wants to get connected with people who matter and respond to them in the shortest possible time. Understanding that Pakistani mobile phone users are somewhat techno-phobic, Nokia’s latest email devices such as Nokia E72 provide only a 3-step email setup to let you start communicating the right messages in no time. A wide range of Nokia accessories such as Nokia Bluetooth BH-804, Nokia Retractable Car Charger DC-9 and Nokia Speakerphone HF-310 are the perfect tools to enhance your communication experience no matter where you are.

Counterfeit Chinese Phones - a Curse for Naive Consumers

The greatest challenge faced by the industry today is the rapid growth in use of the Chinese mobile phones. It offers somewhat similar appearance as that of original branded phones but at a much cheaper price.


Analyzing the picture with an economic perspective gives rise to several other ventures associated with the Chinese replicas. We all are aware of the fact that branded cellular phone manufacturing companies have so far made numerous investments in multiple aspects in Pakistan’s telecommunication sector.

The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan was declined by 31.2 % in the year 2008-2009. The Foreign Direct Investment in the telecommunication sector in this year is declined by 43.3% and reached to US$ 815 million. If we examine the track record of the foreign investments in the sector, we would come to know that there was a continuous decline in numbers as the overall FDI fell from US$ 5,410 million in the year 2007-2008 to US$ 3,720 million in 2008-2009*. This unremitting decline in the foreign investment particularly in the telecom sector has given rise to some serious concerns for the economists of the country.

The Chinese knockoffs may offer the similar appearance that of the branded phones but several questions are being raised on the quality and reliability of the cell phones. People may find these cell phones affordable for their pockets but they start complaining about the phone’s performance just after a few months of the purchase. The few frequent complaints regarding the Chinese phones are about the weak battery, low standard camera, poor sound quality and internet connectivity. As no legal industry standards are followed while manufacturing fake Chinese mobile phones, these mobile phones pose a serious health threat due to excessive radiation and their low-grade batteries can explode anytime.

Furthermore, People face extreme inconvenience at the time of warranty claim of the China phones. Fake mobile phones do not carry authentic warranty. If the fake phone’s hardware malfunctions, there’s no other choice but to dispose off the phone because the parts are not available in the market.

To exacerbate the situation, cheap Chinese cell phones may be a great hurdle for the law enforcement agencies as these phones facilitates the negative forces because they lack the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, which is a unique code, allotted to every mobile device and used to trace or block the device as and when required. On the other hand, more than 100 Chinese mobile phones possess a same IMEI number and blocking of one such device may result in the blockage of several mobile phones at the same time; meaning it is impossible to locate or block the mobile device.

Amongst various factors responsible for the constant decline in the foreign investments of the country, a mounting trend of Chinese knockoffs of the branded phones could be a cause of deteriorated situation.

The greatest fascination of cheap prices of China phones is a consequence of an organized smuggling of these devices being supported by the various local bodies. This illegal smuggling of mobile phones is not only threatening for the law enforcement bodies but also imposing a great challenge for the country’s economy as this attempt is disturbing the legal import of the genuine mobile phones.

In one aspect when the consumers are deceived by the unauthentic and unreliable Chinese phones that results in a long lasting trouble and inconvenience; on the other hand, their business is discouraging the foreign investment in the telecom sector that impose an alarming threat to the Pakistan’s economy.

In order to endeavor against the mounting challenge, the government of Pakistan particularly the concerned authorities like PTA and CPLC should develop a strategy to denounce the sale of Chinese mobile phones in the country. Also, it is a high time for consumer rights bodies like Consumers Association of Pakistan to take action against the supply of substandard and low quality products in the market.