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AKTEL offers GPRS for pre-paid subscribers

Friday, 3 August 2007


FE Report
AKTEL has launched GPRS facilities for the pre-paid subscribers for the first time.
From now on, all of its pre-paid users can access the GPRS facility along with all other regular value added services.
The GPRS facility will make the AKTEL subscribers' life more enjoyable by sharing interesting moments and memories with their friends and family members through MMS.
Besides, they will be able to get the world within their fingertips through internet, as they can check and send e-mails from their mobiles, and download colorful contents, like - ring tones, wallpapers etc.
The GPRS service can be accessed through AKTEL Opener - by dialing *140*7# and following the instructions, or sending SMS directly to 8738.
AKTEL has been pioneer in launching innovative products and services for its customers since its inception a decade ago.
In 1999, AKTEL launched mobile-plus package with BTTB incoming, and in 2003, it launched standard package with T and T incoming and outgoing in pre-paid mobiles.
In 2005, the company launched 'e-fill', GPRS, 1-second pulse in post-paid and 10-second pulse in pre-paid mobiles. In the same year it received ISO 9001:2000 certification, first among all the telecom operators of the country.
In 2006, AKTEL achieved the recognition for its social commitment with Standard Chartered - The Financial Express CSR Award - 2006 as the first mobile operator.