With around 160,000 Pakistanis proceeding to Saudi Arabia for Haj, the telecom companies are vying to capitalise on the potential clientele by offering competitive International Roaming (IR) packages.
The largest network company, Jazz, offers 5GB internet data for Rs2,000 while Telenor has launched its ‘Hajj Saudia Bundle’ for prepaid users only at Rs799. It included 1GB of internet, 30-minute voice call for both incoming and outgoing and 30 SMS. The package will be valid for 30 days.
Zong 4G offered international roaming at Rs1,200, with 1GB data, while 3GB data was available at Rs3,300 and the 5GB for Rs5,400 plus tax. The network has even claimed that the IR services will include WhatsApp audio and video calls, which are unavailable through Saudi Arabia’s local operators.
According to Ufone, its IR package will provide unlimited access to WhatsApp calls for open communication with friends and family back home. The 7GB package for Rs4,000 will come with unlimited WhatsApp calls and messages from Saudi Arabia for 40 days.
