www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Starcomms, the Nigerian CDMA operator, has reportedly introduced a new promotion for the month of Ramadan, whereby subscribers can make on net calls for NGN1 (USD0.006) per minute. The offer is applicable between the hours of 10pm and 6am, with no usage or recharge commitment. ‘This promotion is based on our philosophy of making communications affordable and providing unlimited freedom to the consumers,’ commented Tushar Maheshwari, COO of Starcomms.
On 08.28.09, In Mobile, By Editor
On 07.16.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Ufone introduces a new offer dubbed as Bayhisaab offer, which enables its subscribers to enjoy unlimited SMS to any network and 20 Ufone to Ufone free minutes. Ufone through this economical new package will offer its subscribers an opportunity to have the benefit of unlimited SMS to any network and 20 free minutes to any Ufone number in Pakistan only for daily charges of Rs 15.99.
On 07.06.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Vodafone has announced what it says are the first international SIM-only deals in the UK, with the claim they give customers “great value when calling friends or family worldwide”.
The new “International Super SIMs” offer international calls from 5p per minute with the promise calls will cost no more than 30p per minute to landlines and mobiles.
Available in £15 or £20 values, the SIMs are offered with 30-day contracts and no roaming fees in 35-plus countries.
Vodafone says customers can put the SIMs into an existing phone, and immediately get 200 UK minutes and unlimited texts for £15 or 500 UK minutes and unlimited texts for £20.
There’s more info to be had in store, at vodafone.co.uk/international, or by calling 08080 044479.
On 07.03.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Zain Kenya has slashed internet access charges by 25% for the unlimited internet package service. The subscribers signing up for this service will now enjoy unlimited internet for only Sh2,995 per month, down from Sh3,999 and will also receive a free USB modem. The new subscribers to the service which is only accessible to post-paid users, will now pay a deposit of Sh5,000 down from Sh10,000.
They will be required to sign up for a minimum of 12 months to enjoy the unlimited internet access.
Zain Kenya MD, Rene Meza, said the company was now focusing on growing the data business by ensuring widespread access to the internet.
“Reliable and affordable internet will spur growth in key sectors of the economy and also
create new areas of entrepreneurship, similar to those that have been created through the
introduction of mobile telephony in Kenya,” he said.