Nokia N8 Unboxing [Pakistan]: ProPakistani

Nokia N8 Unboxing [Pakistan]
PTCL Commercially Launches EVO Nitro 3G
Wateen Launches DigiPay to Make Bill Payments Easy
UN Telecom Body Brings Emergency Broadband to Flooded Areas

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 07:31 AM PDT

Nokia N8 Unboxing [Pakistan] is a post from: ProPakistani

We know that Nokia has unveiled its latest smartphone the N8 in Pakistan and is the first smartphone which bears the Symbian^3 OS.

Although the Nokia N8 is not available in Pakistan for purchase yet, but thanks to ProPakistani friends we just got our hands on the N8!

Here's a complete unboxing of the N8 and a walkthrough of the accessories that come with it.

The Box

The N8's box is really different from any other Nokia phone's packaging, this time Nokia chose not to have color graphics on the packaging rather an illustration of the phone instead. We were kinda excited to be the first ones to get our hands on the N8 ahead of it officially hitting the shelves.

The Nokia N8 Itself

Opening the box, we reveal the phone first. The phone feels solid in hand and is made entirely of anodized aluminum. Behind the phone is a 12 Megapixel camera which is capable of recording 720P HD videos, we will cover the camera in a separate post.

Accessories

Nokia N8 is loaded with accessories; it comes with

a standard Nokia charger,
a pair of stereo in ear headphones with dedicated music control keys,
a mini HDMI to HDMI converter for TV output,
a microUSB port to host USB converter
and a bunch of manuals.

A little Preview of Nokia N8:

We know that many of you would be dying to view the working phone, for which we are arranging a separate and complete review in the coming days, at this point we only did the unboxing and spent only an hour or so with the phone so we're totally blank at this point.

We will vigorously test out the Nokia N8 and bring you a full blown review for you guys, so stay tuned!

Here is just a little preview of what Nokia N8 looks like. Here you go!

PTCL Commercially Launches EVO Nitro 3G

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 05:05 AM PDT

PTCL Commercially Launches EVO Nitro 3G is a post from: ProPakistani

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has commercially launched the EVO Nitro 3G.

So far, it is the fastest and widely available data service in Pakistan. EVO 3G Nitro is all set to meet the next-generation's need for ultimate speed & superior performance with speed up to 9.3mbps.

PTCL claims that with this launch, Pakistan has become the first country in the world to provide this EV-DO Rev B 3G technology.

EVO 3G Nitro has revolutionized the three simple steps to high speed On-the-Go connectivity, Just Plug in—Click—Connect with its unprecedented speed of up to 9.3 Mbps on the downlink and up to 5.4MBPS on the uplink based on EV-DO Rev B 3G CDMA technology.

Tariff:

Nitro USB Device Charges: Rs. 3,999
Nitro Unlimited Service Charges: Rs. 2,999 per month

Billing Options:

Nitro Landline Billing: Billed in PTCL Landline
Nitro Advance Billing: Advance payment at PTCL OSS or PTCL designated banks

Coverage Area:

Nitro "Rev.B" Coverage is offered in following cities:

Islamabad,
Rawalpindi,
Lahore
& Karachi.

Data Rate:

Average data rates vary between 1.25 Mbps- 3.75 Mbps

How Current EVO customers can Upgrade to Nitro?

If you wish to upgrade you are required to return your existing USB device and pay additional charges of Rs.1000.

In exchange you will get a brand new Evo 3G Nitro USB device and need to sign up for Nitro package. Visit your nearest PTCL One Stop Shop for more details.

Existing USB device must be in perfect physical and working condition and returned with box.

SEVP Commercial Naveed Saeed at the occasion of this commercial launch said:

EVO 3G Nitro has been launched with the aim of giving our customers a far more enhanced user experience of instant connectivity. He further added that it's a step ahead in the development and prestige of the technologically strong and revolutionary telecom company. This deployment has reinforced the company’s technological lead in the sector and Working in a market where technology changes every minute, we at PTCL always strive to introduce products and services that add more value to our customers’ lives, and PTCL’s 'EVO 3G Nitro’ is one such product that will completely revolutionized the way our customers communicate.”

Syed Asim Ali, EVP Commercial Planning said:

the launch of Evo Nitro 3G is a milestone and a glorious mark in the conquest of PTCL, EVO 3G Nitro saves the precious time of our customers, PTCL customers can now for the very first time spend less time waiting and more time working and accessing media rich applications from downloading songs to live video streaming, at home on your desktop or on the move on your laptop. He further added that In future PTCL plans to introduce a variety of innovative services that can enhance our customer's life, which is our first and foremost priority.

Wateen Launches DigiPay to Make Bill Payments Easy

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 03:03 AM PDT

Wateen Launches DigiPay to Make Bill Payments Easy is a post from: ProPakistani

Wateen Telecom announced the launch of 'DigiPay', for its customer's to pay Wateen bill payments with ease.

With DigiPay, customers now have the options to buy electronic PINs for Wateen bill payments through a number of different mediums. Launching this service in collaboration with epay, Wateen is enabling its customers to pay their Wateen bills through new mechanisms such as

ATMs,
Credit/Debit Cards,
POS,
SMS,
Internet,
Phone and so on

Via Phone

Wateen customers, who own Bank Alfalah credit cards too, can now call Bank Alfalah customer helpline @ 111-225-111. Wateen PINs are available around the clock. Wateen PINs can also be availed against reward points redemption.

Credit and Debit Pay

Wateen customers can simply swipe their credit/debit card of any bank at MCB Credit Card machines available across all major grocery stores. They will get an electronic voucher with the Wateen PIN in their desired denomination.

UN Telecom Body Brings Emergency Broadband to Flooded Areas

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 12:24 AM PDT

UN Telecom Body Brings Emergency Broadband to Flooded Areas is a post from: ProPakistani

One hundred new broadband satellite terminals have been installed in remote, flood-ravaged regions of Pakistan to restore vital communications and support medical treatment of local people in grave need, the United Nations agency for communications technology said today.

"At this time, it is critical to reach aid to the survivors, especially those living in remote, difficult-to-access areas, Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

The broadband satellite terminals deployed by ITU will help communications with the outside world as well as provide telemedicine capabilities," Dr Touré added.

The satellite terminals, installed by an ITU emergency communications team that worked closely with the Pakistani government, also enabled medical aid workers in the field to communicate with referral centres, the agency said.

The technology will allow diagnostic support and real-time consultation with medical specialists in far-off hospitals anywhere in the world, it added.

With vast tracts of fertile agricultural land inundated and nearly 20 million people affected by Pakistan's worst floods in living memory, water-borne diseases and malnutrition remain serious concerns and authorities and aid workers struggle to provide regular medical attention to displaced populations.

Sami Al Basheer Al Morshid, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau said that the satellite terminals would be especially helpful in communicating with the far-flung mountainous areas of the upper Indus Valley, where the need for medical attention is becoming even more acute with the onset of winter.