Cellular network Paktel GSM introduces one rate for all Calls
Pakistan Times Business & Commerce Desk

KARACHI: Paktel GSM has taken a 'ground breaking initiative' by introducing one rate for all calls across the country.

This drastic reduction in tariff has been done to do away with the concept of distance based charging, said a statement on Tuesday.

The new rates will be applicable from 7 a.m till midnight on all prepaid and post paid Paktel GSM packages.

"This step has been taken on the basis of our philosophy where we believe that we can bring more hearts closer every minute, every day," its National Marketing Manager Akbar Khan, said.

The new Paktel GSM tariff structure has been designed to bring an end to nation-wide charging practices,", he said.

Within and Outside Network

Although some other cellular companies have also brought their rates down to equal local call charges, their rates are only applicable within their networks whereas Paktel GSM has slashed all rates for all calls within and outside its network, he said.

This basically means that all calls made from Paktel GSM to PTCL, all other mobile phone networks as well as calls within Paktel GSM network would be treated as local.

Paktel GSM customers can enjoy call rates of Rs 5.75 or less for all nationwide calls made to other mobile phone networks as well as PTCL throughout the day and evening.

Comparison

"This is less than half of what is currently charged on other mobile phone networks," Akbar Khan added.

Free SMS

Apart from this reduction, the first 100 SMS on all prepaid packages are free and value-added options like call waiting, voice mail and conference calling are also included.

Within the Network

"Paktel GSM customers will be charged only Rs 3.75 when calling within network to other Paktel GSM or Tango number anywhere in Pakistan," Akbar further said.

"This is apart from our special late night rates of Rs. 0.99 that have remained unchanged," he added.●