Connecting the next billion people to the Internet and digital experiences
Sameer Nazir
KARACHI: Microsoft Devices Pakistan announced the availability of Nokia 215 Dual SIM, its most affordable Internet-ready phone, in the country. The Nokia 215 Dual SIM is designed to connect and introduce first-time mobile phone buyers to the Internet and new digital experiences. The Nokia 215 Dual SIM will expand the reach of Microsoft services at more affordable prices.
Nokia 215 Dual SIM will allow more people to access popular Web content and digital services, and enable them to enjoy online experiences via Opera Mini browser, Bing search, MSN Weather, Twitter and Facebook. People can stay in touch with friends and family using Facebook and Messenger with instant notifications. With SLAM, people can share content between devices and make hands-free calls using Bluetooth 3.0.
With a fresh design, durable quality and outstanding battery life, this entry-level mobile phone is an owner’s delight. It has all the essentials for a mobile-first world such as built-in torchlight, up to 20 hours of talk-time, outstanding battery life (up to 21 days for the Dual SIM), MP3 playback of up to 50 hours, FM radio playback of up to 45 hours and a VGA camera.
Commenting at the launch of Nokia 215 Dual SIM, Kamran Khan, Country General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices Pakistan said: “With our ultra-affordable mobile phones and digital services, we see an inspiring opportunity to connect the next billion people to the Internet for the first time. The Nokia 215 Dual SIM is perfect for people looking for their first mobile device, or those wanting to upgrade to enjoy affordable digital and social media services, like Facebook and Messenger.”
The Nokia 215 Dual SIM comes in Bright Green, Black and White, and will be available for an estimated retail price of PKR 4,100/-.
Mobilink Carries out Biometric Re-Verification at National Assembly
National Assembly and Parliamentarians covered in the latest re-verification
drive by Pakistan’s leading telco
Islamabad: As part of the Bio-metric SIM re-verification drive, Mobilink teams visited the National Assembly to carry out the re-verification process for parliamentarians, government officials, visitors and clerical staff. The initiative is part of Mobilink’s aggressive drive for biometric re-verification of SIMs of its customers before the deadline of 26th February, 2015.
Omar Manzur, Director Corporate Communications Mobilink highlighting the importance of re-verification said, “SIM re-verification is a national cause and as the industry leader we are committed to reaching out to every Mobilink customer as we lead this drive. We have received an overwhelming response to our re-verification drives in federal and provincial government offices, private institutions, press clubs, media organizations as well as the journalist fraternity across Pakistan. Our teams are motivated as we continue to expand our touch-points for customers in every nook and corner of the country.”
The objective of this activity was to increase awareness amongst government officials, their friends and family regarding the SIM re-verification process. The Mobilink teams highlighted the importance of the process to the verifiers and encouraged them to urge their circle of friends to come forward and re-verify their SIMs for a safer future of Pakistan.
Mobilink teams continue to visit several government and private organizations across the country as a means to ensure bio-metric re-verification of its customers and meeting the deadlines set by the government.