Mobilink Pakistan Get Free Twitter Data

Yet another "sponsored-Data" application for 38M+ subscribers of the Pakistani MNO, Mobilink. 

This time it is Twitter. which according to Alexa's stats is rated as the 15th largest site in Pakistan.

This follows earlier agreements with Nimbuzz [here] and Viber [here], both OTT chat services.

The operators announced that "Mobilink has entered into a partnership with Twitter making Mobilink the first and only operator in Pakistan to have an agreement with Twitter which is one of the world’s largest social media service .The partnership will allow Mobilink customers to use the innovative portfolio of Twitter mobile services on feature and smart phones all for free. Mobilink users will not incur any data charges on Twitter usage through browsing twitter.com on their phone or using twitter applications on their handsets.

Mobilink and Twitter have also launched a co-branded Twitter Pulse Homepage to help non-twitter users experience twitter trends and follow celebrities, communities and brands. To experience twitter pulse, open twitter.com from your feature phone and use twitter pulse without a twitter account".

See "Free Twitter Offer" - here.

Mobilink [Pakistan] Partners with Nimbuzz

Mobilink's subscribers will have a choice of OTT chat services. After announcing a partnership with Viber (see "Mobilink [Pakistan] Offers Subscribers Unlimited Viber" - here) the Pakistani MNO adds another service - this time from Nimbuzz.

   

Nimbuzz and Mobilink have announced a "partnership to bring the Nimbuzz Messenger app to Mobilink subscribers across Pakistan at an unbeatable price .. The partnership will enable Mobilink subscribers to opt for a special, discounted 'Nimbuzz Bundle' that will allow unlimited internet usage via Nimbuzz app for subscribers to make full use of the many features."

Vikas Saxena, (pictured), CEO, Nimbuzz said: "Since messaging is one of the fastest growing usage categories on smartphones it becomes imperative that stakeholders in this ecosystem like telecom companies and Nimbuzz work together to bring out services that best serve this user need This tie-up will further help a large and growing user base of Nimbuzz in Pakistan to enjoy our product without caring about individual data costs much. We are excited to work with Mobilink in bringing together best communications experience on mobile for people of Pakistan"

See "Nimbuzz and Mobilink partner to launch a new communications solution in Pakistan" - here and "Connecting With Friends Just Got More Affordable With Nimbuzz" - here.

Mobilink [Pakistan] Offers Subscribers Unlimited Viber

   

Another MNO partnership for Viber Media (see - AXIS): The OTT voice and messaging provider announced an "exclusive partnership with Pakistani cellular operator Mobilink to provide users with unlimited access to Viber's mobile app. The deal will allow users to send unlimited text messages and make unlimited HD quality calls to other Viber users.  The core of the deal is a pre-paid plan providing Mobilink users with unlimited access to Viber’s messaging and call service".

Mobilink, a subsidiary of the Orascom Telecom Holding, is Pakistan’s leading cellular and Blackberry service provider. With more than 35 million subscribers.
  

Farid Ahmad (pictured), VP Marketing, Mobilink said: "Mobilink has been a leader in one of the most dynamic telecom markets on the globe, both in terms of subscriber numbers and innovation for over a decade. The number of users who trust our data network for their day to day communications continues to grow and our attractive mobile Internet offers make it possible for subscribers to stay connected on the go Our partnership with Viber is another means of innovating the ways in which Mobilink's customers communicate with each other".

See "Viber Brings Unlimited Calls and Messages to Pakistan in Partnership with Mobilink" - here.