Warid Telecom International is an Abu Dhabi based mobile telecommunication firm providing

telephony services in Congo, Pakistan and Uganda. Warid is expected to launch in the Ivory
Coast and Georgia soon.

Contents
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• 1 Bangladesh

• 2 Republic of Congo

o 2.1 Network Technology

• 3 Ivory Coast

o 3.1 Network Technology

• 4 Pakistan

o 4.1 Network Technology

o 4.2 Zahi and Zem

o 4.3 Glow

• 5 Uganda

o 5.1 Network Technology

• 6 Affiliates

• 7 References

• 8 External links

Bangladesh
Main article: Airtel Bangla

In December 2005, Warid Telecom International LLC obtained a 15 year GSM license to operate
as the sixth mobile phone operator in Bangladesh for US$ 50 million. Warid Bangladesh started
rolling out its network from mid-2006, and launched commercial operations on May 10, 2007
covering 26 districts. It uses the code 16 preceded by the code number of Bangladesh +880.
Warid Bangladesh has acquired a million subscribers within 70 days of launch.

Warid Telecom sold 70% of its stake in Bangladesh operations to India's Bharti Airtel for US$ 300
million receiving regulatory approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory
Commission (BTRC) on Jan 4, 2010.[1]

On December 20, 2010, Warid Telecom was rebranded to airtel.

Republic of Congo
Planned to launch services in Republic of Congo in early,2008.[2]

Network Technology

Network Status Date

GSM900/1800 Live/Active November, 2007

[3]

Ivory Coast
Planned to launch services in Ivory Coast in early,2009.

Network Technology

Network Status Date

GSM900/1800 Planned April,2008

[3]

Pakistan

Warid Telecom customer services and sales point

Warid Telecom business center,Lahore, Pakistan

In 2004, Warid Telecom International LLC, purchased a license for operating a nationwide mobile
telephony network, (WLL) and long distance international (LDI) for $291 million US dollars and
was the first venture of Warid Telecom International LLC.

Warid Pakistan launched its services in May 2005. Within 80 days of launch Warid Pakistan
claims to have attracted more than 1 million. users[4].

On June 30, 2007, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Warid Telecom
announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement subsequent to which SingTel will
acquire a 30 per cent equity stake in Warid Telecom for an estimated $758 million[5] — valuing the
company at an enterprise value of $2.9 billion.

Network Technology

Network Status Date

GSM900/1800 Live/Active May, 2005

[6]

Zahi and Zem

Warid Pakistan provides both post-paid and pre-paid connection plans. The post-paid plan is
branded and marketed across the country under the name Zahi Post-paid, which means leader
or royalty. The pre-paid segment is branded and marketed as Zem Pre-Paid.

Zahi-Post-paid and Zem Pre-paid user enjoy various value added services(VAS), such
as SMS, MMS,GPRS, 64K SIM, Dual SIM product, Corporate packages for product advertising
via SMS, and a host of other features.

However International Roaming is available to its Zahi(post-paid) users as of March 2007. For
pre-paid customers, International Roaming is also available. (Selected Countries)

Warid has been one of the highest contributor in development work carried out in the quake hit
areas of Pakistan after the devastating event of 8 October 2005, furthering their stance of 'We
Care'.

4b Azadi package with waridtel 4b (trend) telecom has announced a bundle pack promotion with
Warid telecom keeping in view the low end post paid segment . press release & press adds are
published in leading news paper of Pakistan.

Glow
Glow is a new innovative brand by Warid Pakistan mainly intended for youth. It offers cheaper
tariff and free online contents via its portal. Brand ambassador of Glow is the famous pop & rock
Pakistani Singer Atif Aslam

Uganda
Planned to launch services in Uganda by the fourth quarter of 2007. Warid is also set to deploy
aWiMAX network throughout Uganda through its sister concern Wateen Telecom.[7]

Network Technology
 Network Status Date

GSM900/1800 Live/Active February, 2008

[3]

Affiliates

 Bank Alfalah Limited

 Wateen Telecom
 Alfalah Insurance Company
 Alfalah Securities (PVT) Limited
 Alfalah GHP
 United Bank Limited
 CNBC Pakistan
 Taavun

References

1. ^ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703436504574639763075967666.html

2. ^ Greenfield operator with no prior experience? Try Managed Services

3. ^ a b c Warid Congo SA - Network Information

4. ^ Warid, Pakistan, gains 1 million GSM subscribers in 80 days - Ericsson Customer

Success Stories

5. ^ SingTel Confirms to Buy Warid Stake for $758 Million

6. ^ Warid Telecom (PVT) Ltd - Network Information

7. ^ Warid plans WiMAX network in Uganda - Telecompaper

External links

 Official site for Bangladesh : Warid Telecom, Bangladesh

 Official site for Congo : Warid Telecom, Congo
 Official site for Georgia : Warid Telecom, Georgia
 Official site for Ivory Coast : Warid Telecom, Ivory Coast
 Official site for Pakistan : Warid Telecom, Pakistan
  Official site for Uganda : Warid Telecom, Uganda
 Job site for Warid Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Congo
 Warid Telecom Sister Company Wateen Telecom
 Warid Telecom Roaming Partners
 Services contract with ericsson in Bangladesh
 Warid implementing PTA’s pre-activation programme
 Warid in Bangladesh

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