Warid: some updates
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== '''Basics''' ==
== '''Basics''' ==
Pakistan has 5 mobile GSM operators, going down to 4 in 2016:
Pakistan has 5 mobile GSM operators, going down to 4 in 2016:
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* '''Mobilink (Jazz) - '''merging with Warid
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* '''Mobilink (
'''to be relauched in'''
Jazz) - '''merging with Warid
* '''Telenor'''
* '''Telenor'''
* '''Ufone'''
* '''Ufone'''
* '''Zong'''
* '''Zong'''
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* '''Warid - '''merging with Mobilink
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* '''Warid - '''merging with Mobilink
(to be called '''Jazz''' soon)
2G/GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz on all networks (except of Warid) and 4G/LTE started in 2014 on Zong and Warid on 1800 MHz and with Telenor on 850 MHz.
2G/GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz on all networks (except of Warid) and 4G/LTE started in 2014 on Zong and Warid on 1800 MHz and with Telenor on 850 MHz.
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A SIM card will be deactivated after 180 days of non-usage. The [https://propakistani.pk/category/cellular/ Propakistani website] gives an excellent survey of the latest updates in the country. There you can find listings of some more 3G/4G offers [https://propakistani.pk/2016/05/21/choosing-the-best-3g4g-internet-package-in-pakistan/ based on package sizes] and additional [https://propakistani.pk/2015/10/08/comparison-of-3g-mobile-broadband-devices-and-offerings-in-pakistan/ data-only options] for modems. Many information in this article are taken from this valuable source.
A SIM card will be deactivated after 180 days of non-usage. The [https://propakistani.pk/category/cellular/ Propakistani website] gives an excellent survey of the latest updates in the country. There you can find listings of some more 3G/4G offers [https://propakistani.pk/2016/05/21/choosing-the-best-3g4g-internet-package-in-pakistan/ based on package sizes] and additional [https://propakistani.pk/2015/10/08/comparison-of-3g-mobile-broadband-devices-and-offerings-in-pakistan/ data-only options] for modems. Many information in this article are taken from this valuable source.
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== '''Mobilink (Jazz)''' ==
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== '''Mobilink (
'''to be relaunched in'''
Jazz)''' ==
[[File:Mobilink.jpg|thumb|253x253px]]
[[File:Mobilink.jpg|thumb|253x253px]]
Mobilink controlled by Russian Vimpelcom is still market leader in the country with a 29% customer share. It has the widest coverage in 2G up to EDGE, but seems to be losing the race for 3G to Telenor now. In 2016, it covers 350 cities with 3G so far, listed here: [http://www.mobilink.com.pk/mobile-internet/mobilink-3g-prepaid/ click on 3G coverage area].
Mobilink controlled by Russian Vimpelcom is still market leader in the country with a 29% customer share. It has the widest coverage in 2G up to EDGE, but seems to be losing the race for 3G to Telenor now. In 2016, it covers 350 cities with 3G so far, listed here: [http://www.mobilink.com.pk/mobile-internet/mobilink-3g-prepaid/ click on 3G coverage area].
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For 2016/7 it's planned to adopt Warid's (see below) 4G network and offer their LTE to all of their customers as a single brand. Most of their prepaid products are now marketed under the '''Jazz''' label.
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For 2016/7 it's planned to adopt Warid's (see below) 4G network and offer their LTE to all of their customers as a single brand. Most of their prepaid products are now marketed under the '''Jazz''' label
which will their new brand for the Warid merger. The brands Mobilink and Warid will eventually disappear
.
==== '''Availability''' ====
==== '''Availability''' ====
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|*117*7#
|*117*7#
|-
|-
−
|
Monthly Starter
+
|
Weekly
−
|
2
GB
+
|
1
GB
−
|
30
days
+
|
7
days
−
|Rs.
140
+
|Rs.
110
+
|*117*47#
+
|-
+
|Weekly Extreme
+
|1.5 GB (2am-2pm)
+
|7 days
+
|Rs. 70
+
|*117*14#
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|-
+
|Monthly Browser
+
|1.5 GB
+
|30 days
+
|Rs. 160
|*117*77#
|*117*77#
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|-
|Monthly Heavy
|Monthly Heavy
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|
13
GB
+
|
8
GB
| 30 days
| 30 days
−
|Rs.
1200
+
|Rs.
800
|*117*32#
|*117*32#
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* Website: http://www.ufone.com
* Website: http://www.ufone.com
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== '''Warid''' ==
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== '''Warid
('''soon to be moved to''' Jazz)
''' ==
[[File:Warid.jpg|thumb|211x211px]]
[[File:Warid.jpg|thumb|211x211px]]
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Warid
by
is
the smallest operator in Pakistan with a market share of 8%.
It's
4G/LTE has started on 1800 MHz in 5 major cities so far: Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Gujranwala. It
doesn't
have
a
3G coverage at all
. So it's not recommended for data, except in their limited 4G/LTE network
: [http://www.waridtel.com/lte/coverage-map LTE coverage-map].
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Warid
used
to be
the smallest operator in Pakistan with a market share of 8%. 4G/LTE has started on 1800 MHz in 5 major cities so far: Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Gujranwala. It
used to
have
no
2G/
3G coverage at all: [http://www.waridtel.com/lte/coverage-map LTE coverage-map].
In 2015 Waird announced a merger with Mobilink and will incorporate their network under a single brand in 2017 giving their customers access to 2G and 3G now.
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In
2015
Waird
announced
a
merger
with
Mobilink
and
will
incorporate
their
network
under
a single
brand
in
2016/7
giving
its
few
customers
then
access
to
3G
as
well.
It's
likely
that
the
brand
will
disappear
.
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The
merger
started
in
2017
and
the
enlarged
company
is
expected
to
use
the
‘Jazz’
brand
previously
used
by Mobilink for
its
prepaid
offerings.
Consequently,
the
Warid
and
Mobilink
names
will
be
phased
out,
whilst former Warid customers
will
be transferred to Jazz
.
==== '''Availability''' ====
==== '''Availability''' ====
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A Warid SIM card can be bought in their stores: [http://www.waridtel.com/customer-care/business-centres-franchises business centres and franchises]. Be sure to get one for their 4G/LTE.
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A Warid SIM card can be bought in their stores: [http://www.waridtel.com/customer-care/business-centres-franchises business centres and franchises]. Be sure to get one for their 4G/LTE.
For LTE internet activation dial *443#
==== '''Data feature packages''' ====
==== '''Data feature packages''' ====
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Usage without subscribing to bundles will be charged at Rs.
5
/ MB. After Rs. 50 of daily charging on default rate a bonus of 10 MB will be awarded to the subscriber.
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Usage without subscribing to bundles will be charged at Rs.
2
/ MB. After Rs. 50 of daily charging on default rate a bonus of 10 MB will be awarded to the subscriber.
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These
4G
packages can be booked
. LTE bundles will work both
on 2G and LTE
. 2G bundles will not work on Warid LTE. As they are unsuitable for data use, no 2G bundles are mentioned.
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These
data
packages can be booked on 2G
, 3G
and
4G/
LTE
:
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]]
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[[File:Warid.
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]]
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For activation
text
keyword to 7777
or
type
*
777
#
and choose package
.
Same USSD code for balance check. After the consumption of bundle volume, charging will be done
according
to
Rp. 0.
20
per MB.
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For activation
,
type
code
or *
443
#.
Overuse
fee
is
Rp. 0.
30
per MB.
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Warid introduced prepaid shared internet plans
in 2015
. 2 or more numbers can share the same internet data account. To add a prepaid number to your LTE Shared Internet Plan, SMS Add<space><number><strong> </strong>to 7777. Only
two numbers can be added to the LTE Shared Internet Plans in a single day. These shared packages are available for 2G and LTE:
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Warid introduced prepaid shared internet plans. 2 or more numbers can share the same internet data account. To add a prepaid number to your LTE Shared Internet Plan, SMS Add<space><number><strong> </strong>to 7777. Only two numbers can be added to the LTE Shared Internet Plans in a single day. These shared packages are available for 2G and LTE:
* 15 GB: 1500 Rs., activation: text 'SH1' to 7777
* 15 GB: 1500 Rs., activation: text 'SH1' to 7777
* 20 GB: 2000 Rs., activation: text 'SH2' to 7777
* 20 GB: 2000 Rs., activation: text 'SH2' to 7777