Nokia Brings Two Intuitive and Feature-rich Dual SIM phones to Pakistan

Nokia today announced that the Dual SIM Nokia X1-01 and Nokia C2-00 would soon both be on sale in Pakistan. Both models offer the most convenient and intuitive experience available for switching between SIM cards– without compromising on features and fun.

“The Nokia X1-01 and Nokia C2-00 pack more memory, better battery life and far richer SIM change and entertainment features than other Dual SIM products currently in the market,” said Imran Khalid Mehmood, Country General Manager, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan. “In addition to their various unique features, both of these phones remember the settings for up to five separate SIM cards, each of which can be personalized with a dedicated name as well as preferred SIM settings. ONLY Nokia can offer this level of convenience in Dual SIM phones!”

Nokia X1-01

With the Nokia X1-01 you can give each SIM card its own logo, music signature or ringtone – personalization features that you can only get from Nokia! The phone also offers what is simply the best Dual SIM music experience on the market. You can store and shuffle THOUSANDS of songs with up to 16 GB of memory support, create your own favorite playlists, and play your music back over a loudspeaker that is the loudest and clearest ever produced by Nokia. The phone also features dedicated music side keys and a battery the will last for up to 36 hours of continued music playback!

The Nokia X1-01 with an approximate market Price = PKR 3100 – PKR 3400 respectively.

Nokia C2-00

The Nokia C2-00 is the first to Dual SIM phone to have Easy Swap, which offers you the convenience of changing SIM cards without the need to turn off the phone or remove the battery. Just open the SIM door at the side of the phone and swap your SIMs. It’s as easy as that! No more waiting for the phone to reboot. With the Nokia C2-00 you can also browse the internet, read emails and enjoy instant messaging with either SIM card. Not only is the internet browsing experience far superior than that available on competing Dual SIM products, but so too is the memory support. At a whopping 32 GB, the Nokia C2-00 lets you keep thousands of photos, videos and music files with you all the time.

Nokia C2-00 with an approximate market Price = PKR5200 – PKR5500 respectively.

The Nokia X1-01& C2-00 will go on sale from the second week of June, 2011 in Pakistan!!!

wi-tribe Celebrates 2 Years and Customers Rejoice

Celebrating its second year of successful operations in Pakistan, wi-tribe unveiled the re-launch of its brand with a new identity and a refreshed brand concept at a very interesting thematic press launch ceremony held at a local hotel. The re-branding initiative moves away from wi-tribe’s previous tagline “online with no line” to “create your own world”, promising a deeper, more profound consumer relationship by providing a more exciting experience from Pakistan’s no.1 broadband company.

With a new look and feel, wi-tribe reaffirms its commitment to transform the lives of its customers by offering not just a product but a novel combination of converged products and services.  Established in June 2009, wi-tribe Pakistan quickly gained consumer trust and became the fastest growing broadband service provider in the country. wi-tribe is synonymous with fun and innovation by making internet surfing more enjoyable. Taking its vision forward, wi-tribe aims to follow a more personalized, community-oriented and warmer approach to attract greater customer affinity.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO, wi-tribe Pakistan, Mustafa Peracha said:

“wi-tribe believes in exceeding customer expectations. Our focus is on continuous progress. Following this thought, we have come up with a fresh brand identity to better reflect the expanding set of services that we aim to bring to Pakistani customers. In doing so, wi-tribe will add the kind of zest in their lives, empowering them to enjoy greater value and satisfaction. We hope to enrich our customers’ internet experience; giving them the freedom to create their own world and explore endless possibilities.” 

In line with its brand re-invention, wi-tribe continues venturing into new initiatives such as products and services for consumers and enterprises, add-ons for all kinds of users, software-as-a-service, partnerships with industry leaders, and live streaming facilities, ensuring consumers can continue to expect a host of amazing surprises from wi-tribe.

As a celebratory token for its second year of operations, wi-tribe is offering double volume to all new and existing customers throughout the month of June, absolutely free.

Source: Global News Bulletin

wi-tribe live-streams The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) 2011

Maintaining the reputation of being Pakistan’s no. 1 broadband, wi-tribe partnered with “TiECON 2011” to live-stream the entire conference over the internet, enabling viewers throughout the US, UK, Middle East and Far East to be a part of a momentous gathering.

A historic event in Pakistan, TiECON 2011 was hosted in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital city, on 30th April, 2011, boasting an attendance of over 1200 participants.

This year’s theme, ‘Bounce Back’, declared the resolve of a nation ready to bring itself up and unleash the potential of tomorrow’s entrepreneurial future, and redefine its destiny. Attended by seasoned entrepreneurs who acquired international and local success, iconic businessmen and investors were all present to share heuristics of their rise to success, despite all odds, including tales of essential failure.

Speaking about the partnership, Ali Fahd, Director Marketing wi-tribe Pakistan said:

“wi-tribe is committed to the growth and sustainability of Pakistan as a nation. TiE is a tremendous platform and launchpad for young, driven entrepreneurs, especially those with what it takes to succeed. At wi-tribe, we believe that with our innovation and success comes the need to support change agents creating opportunities across the country. By live-streaming the event, wi-tribe is enabling the power of such platforms to reach unlimited hearts and minds across the globe, unleashing their potential to create a brighter and stronger Pakistan”

Pioneering innovative broadband capabilities, wi-tribe enables live broadcast for viewers worldwide

Nokia E7 Now Available in Pakistan

All-in-one business smart phone, E7 brings solutions to suit both work and personal life

The much awaited Nokia business smartphone, Nokia E7, is now available in Pakistan. With its tilting 4 inch Clear Black display, full keyboard and a fast access to a wide variety of apps directly on the homescreen, the Nokia E7 is the key to having a successful day in or out of the office. Importantly, the device supports business applications from leading enterprise technology partners including Microsoft and IBM. 

 “People are continuing to look for solutions that suit both their work and personal life; in business circles this is known as the ‘consumerization’ of IT. The Nokia E7 gives people the confidence to bring their own smartphones to the workplace to connect securely to corporate messaging servers,” said Haseeb Ihtisham, Head of Marketing, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan. “On the other hand, whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, university student or aspiring world traveller, the Nokia E7 is the only smartphone you will need to get the world’s best mobile navigation and mapping application, thousands of apps, millions of music, and a rich messaging experience.”

For business users, Nokia E7 provides direct, secure and real-time access to email, calendar, contacts, tasks and the corporate directory through Microsoft Exchange servers, as well as Office Communicator Mobile, developed by Microsoft for Nokia smartphones, which brings presence and corporate instant messaging. 

Additionally, a wide range of entertainment and social services available on the Nokia E7 make it the perfect off-duty companion, and the Ovi Store offers a wealth of apps such as Bloomberg, Angry Birds and Sports Tracker. 

The new arrival offers drive or walk navigation in 80 countries. The latest commercial version of Ovi Maps, available immediately via Ovi Store or Ovi Suite, adds visibility to subways, trams and trains, real-time traffic, safety alerts, visibility to parking and petrol stations, speed limit warnings, and improved search and location sharing capabilities.

  

The Nokia E7 is heralded as the all-in-one business smartphone because it allows the user easy access to private and business email, create, edit and share office documents and view PDF files with Adobe Reader, fast, secure intranet access with the built-in VPN, high-resolution photos and HD video with the 8 megapixel camera and dual LED flash, HDMI connectivity to project files, videos and images onto large screens and 16 gigabytes of on-board flash memory and USB-On-The-Go, enabling easy file sharing by connecting a USB stick to the smartphone.

 

Bigger, Better, Smarter – Think wi-tribe!

wi-tribe has introduced refreshed packages that are now bigger, better and smarter than before

Accounting for changing customer needs, wi-tribe, rated Pakistan’s No.1 Broadband Company for Quality of Service by PTA, has launched new packages that are bigger, better and smarter than ever before.

 wi-tribe believes in improving their customers’ online experience. To achieve an optimal customer lifecycle, wi-tribe conducts regular studies to analyze its communities’ usage habits. After gauging regular customer feedback and behavior, wi-tribe felt that their customers’ internet needs are changing. In an effort to deliver superior services to their community, wi-tribe has upgraded all its current packages by offering more affordable rates, with as much as 50% higher value in some packages. Existing customers will be thanked for their loyalty by receiving the upgrade automatically. The package enhancement has taken effect for all active customers from April 1, 2011.

Commenting on the realignment of wi-tribe packages, VP Sales & Marketing, wi-tribe Pakistan, Wahib Aslam said, “wi-tribe believes in delivering services that complement our customers’ lifestyles. We want to stay updated with the changing demands of the communities we serve. Our success is dependent on the trust that our valued customers place in us. With this aim in mind, wi-tribe continues to make its services a truly joyful experience.”

With the latest upgrades to their current packages, wi-tribers’ will be able to spend more time online to surf, socialize, stream and do so much more. The upgrades are applicable on all its three categories of packages: starter – upgraded to bigger volume capacities, standard – upgraded to better value for money and the existing endless – offering smarter service delivery. Taking the tradition forward, wi-tribe will continue to rejuvenate its internet services from time to time with some innovative offerings.