The telecom service providers landscape is getting more competitive with each passing day here in Pakistan. Being one of the fastest growing mobile markets, Asia is the focus of all of the major and minor mobile phone manufacturers. Some of the methods used by telecom companies to increase their market share include expanding their footprint, offering a dizzying array of packages and service options and offering unique deals and discounts… enter Telenor Pakistan…
As any Pakistani who hasn’t been living in a cave for the past 20 years knows, Telenor is one of the top tier mobile phone and service providers in Pakistan. It recently came out with a seemingly very enticing offer for its existing and prospective customers:
‘Buy one 3G mobile phone at regular price and get the second one at only 50% of the retail price.’
Seems pretty good, doesn’t it? It sure is… But there are certain conditions to this offer that make it even more interesting… Let’s take a look at the fine print!
- The offer is valid only for Telenor 3G devices.
- The customer (YOU) has to buy one Telenor 3G Smartphone at the full retail price and only then, do you get a 50% discount on the second phone.
- The second phone should be the same model as the first one.
What Are the 3G Phone Choices by Telenor?
Let’s see what amazing phones Telenor offers up to us customers…
|
Phone & Model |
Price |
|
Telenor Easy 3G |
PKR 2590 |
|
Telenor Lite 3G |
PKR 3690 |
|
Telenor Smart Mini |
PKR 4490 |
|
Telenor Smart 3G |
PKR 5990 |
| Telenor Smart Pro |
PKR 6490 |
These phones come with standard features including dual SIM slots, memory card up to 32 GB, front & back camera, and pre-loaded applications including Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter.
Why is it Important for Telecom Companies in Asia to Focus on 3G/4G?
According to a report released by Opera Media Works, Asia Pacific and Africa are the two fastest growing mobile markets. However, the interesting thing is that, contrary to the trend in the rest of the world which primarily uses apps on their smartphones, these two continents primarily access the web through mobile devices.
Image: Courtesy Opera Media Works
“The overwhelming majority of mobile internet activity in the regions is spent on web pages…The trend in Asia and Africa is somewhat surprising given their mobile penetration.”
“A big portion of the mobile audience in mobile-first regions like Africa and [Asia-Pacific] are still using low-end feature phones because of the cost factor,” a spokesman tells Quartz. “This therefore compels them to use the mobile web more than apps, which are usually dominant on smartphones.”
Therefore, it really pays to offer 3G/4G phones as well as other services to the masses in Asia by using enticing offers like this one by Telenor.
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