If you have not recharged your Vfone account after 15thApril, 2010 than load a Vfone scratch card of any denomination now and get an extra balance, exactly equal to card load – ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Key Highlights:

• PTCL Vfone has the country’s largest WLL coverage
• Available with the liberty of prepaid & Post paid options
• Unlimited free calls on Vfone – Vfone & Vfone – PSTN in Family & Un-limited packages at extremely affordable rate
• PTCL Vfone supports high speed internet with CDMA 1x technology
• SMS facility to and from all networks at very nominal rate

Business Rules:

• Free balance offer will be validonly for customers who POS date is less than Oct 1, 2010
• Free balance can be utilized for calling on-net (V-V, V-PSTN Local & NWD)
• Free balance can be utilized for Internet and SMS (on-net and off-net)
• The validity of free balance will be 30 days only
• Free balance offer will be applicable only for WIN subscribers & not for WIPT i.e. not for VPCO

Key Highlights:

• All NTC customers will only pay Rs.500 as installation charges (offer valid till last day of Ramadan)
• Free telephone set for all NTC customers who apply for PTCL’s Fixed line during Ramadan
• Discounted Tariff Rate for making calls to Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia Fixed: Rs.6.99 per minute
  • Saudi Arabia Mobile: Rs.12.99 per minute
• Following Value Added Services accessible through short code
  • Live Tarawee from Khana Khaba
  • Full Quran with Urdu translation
  • Top 10 Naats
  • Naats and Hamds
  • Arabic Duas
  • Arabic Islamic Nasheeds
  • Prayer timings
  • Names of Allah
  • Sehar and Aftar timings
  • Service Short Code: 1324
  • Service tariff is Rs 2 / minute (Exclusive of Taxes)
• Free Wakeup Call Service for Ramadan
  • To activate dial: *55* HH MM # (time in  24 Hrs format)

PTCL Broadband Ramadan Offer

Key Highlights:

PTCL Broadband Ramadan sales promotional offer is being launched with two categories from 1st of Ramadan i.e. 12-08-2010.

Following are the main features of this promo;

Category 1

 1.  PTCL will Sponsor Rs 100,000 as educational expenses to 50 students applying for a PTCL Broadband Connection during the month of Ramadan.  This promo is for all existing and new broadband student package customers. The 50 lucky students will be selected via a transparent process of a lucky draw after the end of Ramadan.

Category 2

 1.  Anyone applying for a PTCL broadband during the month of Ramadan can also apply for one free easy learning card. This promo is for all new broadband customers

 Ptcl EVO 3G Nitro

EVO 3G Nitro is Pakistan’s fastest Mobile broadband solution! Nitro opens a whole new world of possibilities for on-the-go wireless connectivity.

• Cruise with Matchless Speed of up to 9.3 Mbps.*
• Enhanced user experience
• Faster web browsing
• High Quality Video Streaming
• Unlimited Downloads
• Faster uploads
• Plug & Play—Instant Connectivity
• USB compatible with laptops & Desktops.
• Nitro “Rev.B” Coverage in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore & Karachi.
• Average data rates vary between 1.25 Mbps- 3.75 Mbps
• Backward compatibility & seamless roaming on Rev A Network (up to 3.1Mbps) in 99 cities across the country.
• Device Upgrades available for existing Evo customers. 
  

*Speed is on Best effort basis up to 9.3Mbps on downlink & 5.4Mbps on Uplink. Speed depends on factors such as modem capability, location, number of carriers on communication tower, distance from tower and number of simultaneous users.

Average Speed Ranges

1X, 2X & 3X represent the number of carriers available on communication tower.

Nitro Coverage Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is EVO 3G NITRO wireless broad band?
A. EVO 3G Nitro is Pakistan’s fastest wireless broadband solution based on the most advanced CDMA 3G Rev.B technology to provide amazing data rates of up to 9.3Mbps on downlink and up to 5.4 Mbps on Uplink.

Q2. How does EVO 3G NITRO work?
A. EVO 3G NITRO is a Plug & Play device which requires no time consuming installations. Just Plug in to your system’s USB port and get connected.

Q3. What equipment/device do I need to avail this service?
A. EVO 3G Nitro is a USB device, sophisticatedly engineered with style and portability in mind; compatible with laptop as well as desktops.

Q4. How much would the device cost me?
A. The device price of Nitro USB is Rs.3, 999.

Q5. What Operating Systems are compatible with EVO 3G NITRO?
A. EVO 3G NITRO USB devices are compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista & Mac OS.

Q6. What are the average speeds offered by EVO 3G Nitro?
A. EVO 3G NITRO uses the most advanced EV-DO Rev.B technology which provides download speed of up to 9.3 Mbps & upload speeds of up to 5.4 Mbps. Average speed varies from 0.5 Mbps-3.75Mbps. Speed depends on factors such as modem capability, number of carriers on a tower, location, distance from communication tower and number of simultaneous users.

Q7. Is EVO 3G NITRO Wireless Broadband network available in my city?
A. EVO 3G NITRO service is currently available in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore & Karachi.

Q8. Does Nitro provide Roaming facility?
A. Nitro offers roaming with speeds of up to 9.3 Mbps in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore & Karachi and seamless roaming on Rev A Network (up to 3.1Mbps) in 99 cities across the country.

Q9. Can I avail Static IP facility on my EVO connection?
Yes, you can avail static IP facility on your EVO 3G NITRO connection by visiting any of our nearest One Stop Shops.

Q10. I am an existing Evo customer. Can I upgrade to Evo 3G Nitro?
A. Yes! 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.

Q11. In case Evo 3G NITRO is not available in my city, what are the other options I have for internet connectivity?
A. PTCL has a extensive product portfolio through which it offers a wide range of options to keep you connected. You can use EVO wireless internet (up to 3.1 mbps), Vfone Internet (up to 153Kbps), Phone n Net with PTCL landline (Up to 56Kbps) & DSL (2Mbps,4Mbps, 8Mbps) for internet at very attractive rates.

EVO 3G NITRO Packages: 

 Q12. What are the packages offered by PTCL for EVO 3G NITRO?
A. EVO 3G NITRO offers two post paid packages to its customers, one on PTCL landline billing and second on Advance line rental billing. Monthly charges for both packages is Rs.2, 999/month.

Q13. Where can I pay my EVO 3G NITRO bill?
A. You can pay your EVO 3G NITRO bill at your nearest PTCL One Stop Shops (OSS) or PTCL designated banks. For PTCL landline package; the billing would be along with the phone bill payable along with the landline bill.

*List of PTCL designated Banks available at www.ptcl.com.pk

  Considering the importance of a holy month of Ramadan and its blessing drizzling everywhere in the country. PTCL has decided to launch Islamic Portal services which would in fact be giving Ramadan services. The services and contents which are rarely found except through extensive research in one’s hectic daily routine which seems to impossible at times. The purpose of this launch is to help PTCL Landline /Vfone subscribers to feel the spirit of Ramadan and stay close to their beliefs and faith throughout the holy month.

Now Added offer with Islamic portal service, FREE Wake Up Service

Package Tariff:

• Each call made to 1324 will be charged @ Rs 2 / Minute (Exclusive of tax)
• No service subscription required.

Service Mechanics:

• Dial 1324 from your landline /Vfone sets to access Islamic portal Service.
• Dial *55*HH, MM# in order to set the time for wakeup call which is totally FREE.

Frequently Asked Questions:Q1. Who can avail PTCL Islamic Portal Service? 
Ans: All the existing and new PTCL customers either of PSTN or Vfone, who are keen to listen to the wide range of Islamic content. Q2 . How do I access this service? What are the service charges?
Ans: You just have to dial 1324 and listen to the list of nine categories through a menu. The service would be charged Rs 2+ Tax/ Minute.

 Q3. I am unable to access the service through my landline?
Ans: Call 1236 helpline and register a complaint.

 Q4.  Will the service be available after Ramadan and will I be charged for Islamic portal Service then? 
Ans:  Yes. The service will be available after Ramadan and it will be charged with the same tariff.

 Q5. . Under which head the usage charges of Islamic Portal Service will be visible?
Ans: In the monthly bill, you can see the usage charges under the head “PRS/ IVR Services”

PTCL Web Hosting Services

In today’s world, a website is an important tool for any business. PTCL now offers world class hosting on windows platform. PTCL provides you the control, flexibility and reliability required to create and manage a successful web presence and our self healing backbone make sure the high availability of your website.

Our web-based Control Panel helps you manage and advertise your site. The Control panel provides you with powerful and easy to use tools to help you manage and control your site.
Features

• Fully Redundant Infrastructure
• Multiple data base support
• 24×7 available support
• Additional storage space and tape backup/restoration options
• Guaranteed privacy of customer data
• Customer-managed email accounts
• High availability
• A highly secure environment
• 99.999% uptime 

Tariff & Specifications

Package Tariff:

• Each call made to 1234 from PTCL landline/ VFONE will be  charged @ Rs 10 /call  (Exclusive of Tax)
• No service subscription required.

PTCL Smart TV

PTCL SMART TV Using its state of the art Broadband network, PTCL entered the media sector on 14th August 2008, by launching a digital interactive television service for the first time in Pakistan. Employing the IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) technology, PTCL brought Pakistan in the list of a few countries across the globe that offer this state of the art interactive TV service to its subscribers.

Smart Line Tariff / Package Details:

 VOD (Video On Demand) service is being charged to all existing and new Smart TV customer with the following two options: 

A). Rs 25 per Movie for 24 Hours; Customers can subscribe to a Movie at Rs 25 and can watch/re-watch that movie multiple times within the next 24 Hours 

B). Rs 300 fixed per month for any 30 Movies of their choice and available in the list within a period of one month. This is a value added bulk discounted package. Each Movie will cost Rs 10 to the customer. 

A). Package option ‘A’ will be activated on all existing and new Smart TV Connections. 

B). Package option ‘B’ can be activated by calling at the PTCL contact center at 0800-80-800.

Branded under ‘PTCL Smart Line’, the service includes Interactive Television, Broadband and voice telephony all at the same time on PTCL’s telephone line. Besides offering the highest digital quality TV picture, the most revolutionary section of this offering is the ability to ‘rewind’ and ‘pause’ live TV channels through TSTV ( Time Shift Television) feature, the ability to block / unblock any TV channel for parental lock and the ability to search through video on demand content. Currently PTCL Smart TV offers its viewers 125 live channels and over  500 Movie titles through its Video on Demand service’. The service is available in 16 cities including  Karachi – Lahore – Islamabad – Rawalpindi – Gujranwala – Faisalabad – Peshawar – Sialkot – Multan – Sargodha – Jehlum – Wah Cantt – Taxila – Hyderabad – Abbotabad and Sukkur however it is planned to be expanded to all the major cities and towns across Pakistan during the year  2010

• Playback / Rewind live TV channels at any time
• Parental Lock facility on any channel
• Search and select favorite programs by using ‘Electronic Program Guide’. Viewers have full control over functionality such as rewind, fast-forward, pause, and so on.  
• Watch DVD quality movies on demand from our library of over 500 titles.
• Watch 125 plus digital quality TV channels.

Features and Benefits of ‘Smart TV’ 

Smart TV provides advanced features and services that are not possible with traditional broadcast television systems. These advanced features include Time Shift Television (TSTV), Parental Control, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Global Television Channels, Video on Demand (VoD), Near Video on Demand (NVoD) and many more interactive features.

•    Time Shift Television (TSTV) 

Time Shift Television is an exciting feature that allows viewers to playback live TV channels at any time they want. So when the viewer misses an important part of a movie, a play or a sporting event, he can view it by ‘rewinding’ that particular channel (displaying the symbol  ), watching the missed part and then coming back to live action. This function will be available to the TV viewers for the first time in Pakistan and only through the PTCL Smart TV service.

•   Parental Control    

This feature enables parents to restrict certain channels which are not suitable for juvenile viewing. Restriction is enabled by assigning a password to particular channel(s) thus empowering parents to control the content their children can watch.

•   EPG (Electronic Program Guide)      

Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is an extremely responsive and feature-rich application that manages viewer interaction during channel and program selection. It is an on-screen guide to schedule broadcast television programs, allowing viewers to navigate, select, and discover content by time, title, channel, genre, etc, by use of their remote control. It also provides access to billing details, changing password and managing favorites.

•   VOD (Video On Demand)      

 Video on Demand is a service that provides end users to interactively request and receive videos. VOD permits a customer to select a program from a catalogue using EPG (Electronic Program Guide). The play out of the selected movie starts nearly instantaneously on the customer’s TV. A film that is chosen, for example, will be available for multiple viewing during 24 hours without any extra charge.

•   NVOD (Near Video On Demand)    

NVOD is another exciting feature working like a community TV Channel. A number of channels are allocated for NVOD. Popular or recently released movies and programs are played on NVOD channels and are available to all Smart TV viewers. Difference between VOD & NVOD is that VOD is a personalized service catering only to individual needs, on payment whereas NVOD is like community cinema available to all Smart TV customers at no extra cost. In case of NVOD channels, customer feedback plays a pivotal role in content selection.

Vfone POSTPAID

PTCL introduces Vfone POSTPAID now in exciting three packages.

Key highlights

• PTCL Vfone has the country’s largest WLL coverage
• Available with the liberty of prepaid & Post paid options
• Unlimited free calls on Vfone – Vfone & Vfone – PSTN and unlimited SMS facility in V-II & V-III packages at extremely affordable monthly line rent
• PTCL Vfone supports high speed internet with CDMA 1x technology
• SMS facility to and from all networks at very nominal rate
• Ease of payment through Vfone scratch card
• Credit limit control in the hands of customer
• Free CLI

Business Rules

• Charging will be done as per prescribed rates in each package, after expiry of free facility
• Outgoing facility will be blocked on expiry of 99.99% of security
• Customer can pay additional security to avoid blockage of outgoing facility i.e. to enhance his credit limit
• Applicable WHT will be deducted on usage 

Packages

Set  Price:         Rs. 3600

To order please visit nearest PTCL OSS/CSCs | For further information call 1236

Ptcl Landline Lucky Draw Promotion

Key Highlights:

• Lucky draw will be conducted for all customers whose PSTN usage is Rs. 1,000 or more either in August 2010 or in September 2010
• Usage includes: Local, Nationwide, Fixed to mobile, International calls and package charges only
• This offer is valid for 01 Private Residential Customers only
• Prizes include: 
  • 10,000 1 Mbps Broadband Connections free for 1 year
  • 100 PTCL branded Cordless Phones
  • 50 Television Sets
  • 50 Laptops