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Connect users can now choose from an array of Hindi and Punjabi Connect Tunes to greet their callers. The users can download Connect tunes via sms to 1678 or they can also call the same number. For sms user has to Type CT <Code> and send SMS to 1678. The sms service to 1678 costs Rs. 3 while the call is @ 1.20 per 15 seconds. The user can enjoy the service by paying just Rs. 30 per month as subscription charges and Rs. 10 for each song that is downloaded. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab. Connect provides CDMA mobile, broadband, Internet and fixed line telephone services in Chandigarh and Punjab since October 2000. For further information:
Connect has announced a special recharge offer for its mobile prepaid subscribers. Its prepaid subscribers will receive an additional talk time on every recharge of Rs. 220, Rs. 330, Rs. 375 and Rs. 575 only. The extra talk time would be credited instantly after the recharge. For every recharge of Rs. 220, subscriber shall get an additional Rs. 45, increasing the total talk time to Rs. 120, on Rs. 330, an extra Rs. 36.31 will increase the total talk time to Rs. 280, on Rs. 375 an extra talk time worth Rs. 34.01 will give an increased talk time of Rs. 333.75 and an Rs. 575 will give an extra talk time of Rs. 50, increasing the total talk time to Rs. 250. The scheme is limited to only these four recharge packages and not on other recharges of Rs. 100 and Rs. 550 and is valid upto 30th June 2007 only. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab. For further information:
Connect presents a 100% calling value offer to its subscribers. All the Connect mobile pre-paid users will get a full talk time on Rs. 199/- on Rs. 199 easy recharge. Existing tariff would be applicable as per Plan. This offer is available only on a recharge of Rs. 199 and is valid till 30th June 2007. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab. For further information:
Connect has launched a radio service for its mobile and landline subscribers. The Connect subscribers can now dial 1777 to listen to a variety of popular music from top ten hits, to Punjabi Tadka, Bollywood Special, Evergreen songs, ghazals or English numbers. The listeners can also tune into filmi gossips and entertaining discussions, according to a company press release. Connect subscribers can listen to their choicest music for 300 minutes at a cost of Rs. 50 only which can be recharged, by dialling toll free number 5777. One can also dial 1777 to activate the service on both his Connect landline/WLL or mobile phone and pay per usage of Re 1 per minute. For further information:
Now the gaming enthusiasts can play over 150 PC games on-line, just for Rs. 199 per month. Connect has launched its on-line gaming service, exclusively for its broadband users. Some of the world class games like 'Age of Empires II', 'Brian Lara's Cricket', 'War Locks', 'Diner Dash 2', 'Chess Master', 'Flip Words' 'Hit Man' and 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider' have been included in the list. The users can chose from action, arcade, puzzles, racing, sports, adventure, multiplayer and many more categories of games. This service also brings with it a chance to win exciting prizes worth Rs. 2 Crores. The users will earn points on every minute they play and brighten their chances of winning prizes that include a fighter plane ride in Russia, racing a Ferrari in UK, winning a brand new Skoda, a trip to the WCG finals in USA, Playstation III, Nokia N series phones, Xbox 360, Alienware Laptops, Nintendo Wili, ipods, TFT Monitors or cool haversacks. These games can easily be downloaded without paying for any additional data transfer charges. The users can also download full versions of games and play without the use of CD-ROMs or simply play through on-line streaming technology offered on the site which allows to start playing even without completely downloading the games. Connect has started this service in association with Indiagames and one can access these games through http://connect.indiagames.com, their co-branded portal. For all the service related queries, an on-line help option has been provided on the main page of the site. Indiagames Ltd is one of the leading online games company in India and also a leading global mobile game publisher. The Company is engaged in publishing and developing games across various platforms like Online, Mobile and Consoles. It has partnered with a leading international solutions provider Exent Technologies to provide the platform for the service and also with other well known publishers to bring premium games to India. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services. For further information:
The Chandigarh airport has now become a total connectivity zone with the availability of high speed internet through Wi-fi technology. HFCL Infotel Ltd. (HITL) has executed the project for the Chandigarh Airport Authority providing free internet connectivity to all wi-fi enabled devices including, laptops, mobiles PDAs. The service is a first-of-its-kind provided by a telecom sector in the region, that will enable the passengers at the Airport to remain connected to the world without any cost. The Wi-fi technology allows Local Area Networks to be positioned without cabling and getting connected to internet anytime within the premises. HFCL Infotel Ltd. is known for providing innovative communication products and services to meet the new generation access-network demand. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in the state. For further information:
Connect has launched its cable TV service in Patiala, which will be available to the users through selected local cable operators (LCOs) in the region. The service shall soon be available in Sangarur and Fatehgarh Sahib. Through cable operators the cable households can get five prime channels of Connect TV, i.e. Connect Music, Connect Movies, Connect Sanskriti, Connect Punjab and Connect Chillax besides 75 regular channels. The Connect TV is provided by Connect Broadband Services Limited, a subsidiary company of HFCL Infotel Ltd. 'Connect Movie' is a total entertainment channel with a perfect mix of art and family movies.'Connect Music' catering to the Punjabi viewers presents a mix of the traditional and the latest Punjabi numbers. 'Connect Sanskriti' brings a spiritual and religious preachings of the Gurus and Vedas and 'Connect Punjab' focuses on the urban and rural life of the Punjabis. The Connect group also provides an info radio channel 'Connect Chillax' which is a platform for people to give their classified advertisements. Hence, it works as a solution to their buying and selling problems. Launched in Khanna in October 2005, the Connect TV channels are available through local cable operators in 132 towns of Punjab. The video channel shall soon become a part of Connect’s soon-to-be-launched Triple Play Service that will offer TV, telephone and broadband connectivity through a single cable For further information:
Now the Connect users can play 'Cricket ka mahayudha' and win a trip to Bangkok. Connect has launched World Cup 2007 service for its subscribers who can dial 1767 to get latest cricket scores of the World Cup 2007, enquire about match schedules and rankings, besides playing the Cricket World Cup Contest. For playing the 'Cricket ka Mahayudha' contest, user can login with 4-digit password and play from any phone and can score runs through 2s, 4s, 6s and 10 runs by choosing the set of questions by pressing the appropriate button on prompt, i.e. full toss will give 2 runs, good length 4 runs, answer to a bouncer can score 6 runs, and to a Yorker, 10 runs. For every 50 points score, user would get 1 entry into the Daily Prize Contest and win assured prize. For more than 250 score points user would get an entry into the mega prize contest for a trip to Bangkok, which will be taken out after the finals of the World Cup 2007 i.e. 10th May 2007. The subscribers can win a lucky prize every day which include prizes like gift vouchers, Titan watch, etc. The contest can be played upto 28th April 2007 from any PCO or non-PCO except from pre-paid mobile phone. The call charges for 1767 shall be @ Rs. 1.20/15 sec and subscribers can opt for Rs. 75 per month World Cup Pack with unlimited usage (no call charges) and Dial 191767. For further information:
Connect has reduced its monthly rental on Connect One India Plan. Connect fixed line users can now enjoy STD calls for just 99 paise per minute & 50 free calls by paying a monthly rental of Rs. 180 instead of Rs. 295 and can make local calls @ 99 paise per 180 seconds. Not only this, ISD calls will also be charged at Re. 1 /- per pulse. Pulse for US and Canada is of 10 Sec., South East Asia, UK and Europe is of 7.5 sec. and 6 seconds for rest of the world. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services. For further information:
Connect has now made STD calls cheaper for its fixed line users. STD call charges per 60 seconds are now 99 paise as against Rs. 1.99 paise earlier. Connect has also reduced its cost for ISD Calls to US & Canada from Rs.5 per minute to Rs. 3 per minute. These rates will be applicable for existing subscribers under selected Mega Value plans also with effect from 1st March 2007. For any other information the customers can call on Connect customer care number 5050505. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
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HFCL Infotel Ltd.(Infotel) has launched a new interactive message scheme for all its subscribers and Connect Talky users. Connect users can get latest news, cricket updates, jokes, horoscope and tips on beauty, health, skin, body and hair care etc through sms. The subscribers will be able to use this facility by sending an sms to 56565 and asking for the desired information, for just Rs. 2. For any other assistance on the scheme the users can call on Connect's customer care number i.e. 1920. Connect users will also be getting extra talk time of Rs. 34 on the recharge of Rs 375. This offer is available to pre-paid users only from 25th Jan to 31st Jan. HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
Last few years have seen extensive cable theft affecting the telephone services in the city. Connect, one of the leading telecom companies in the region providing basic telephony and CDMA mobile services has recorded as many as 28 cable theft cases in the part few months and majorly from Sector 8, 23, 19, 35, 21, 38, 41, 44 and surrounding areas of Chandigarh, including phase-11 of Mohali. For the last couple of years, it has become a major irritant severely affecting the telephone services causing harassment to the customers besides resulting in huge monetary loss to the telecom companies, says Connect spokesman. Connect has set up a special cell which can be contacted through 0172-5090000 to deal with these thefts as well as to promptly restore the services in the affected areas. The company has also involved the police, which is actively working with them to nab the culprits. Connect shall also reward the people informing the company about such thefts with valid proof. HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
Connect has announced extra talk time benefit on the new activations from 9th January to 20th January 2007. All new activations during this period will receive an additional talk time on every recharge of RC 220, RC 375, and RC575 only. The extra talk time would be manually credited to the users account within 72 hours after the recharge, according to Infotel press release. For instance, for RC220, subscriber shall get an additional Rs. 50 worth of talk time and on RC375, an extra Rs. 34 worth of talk time, with a validity of 30 days. On RC575 with 365 days validity, an extra talk time worth Rs. 75 would be available. The scheme is limited to only three recharge packages and not on other recharges. HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
Connect (HFCL) won the seventh Cry Cadence Corporate Cricket Cup beating Sigma Infotech by seven wickets at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, Panchkula on 24th December. Batting first, the Sigma team set a target of 134 runs in 25 overs. Aman was top scorer with 48 followed by Sandeep with 35 runs. Vivek Pathania took three wickets for 27 while Vikram and Arun claimed two wickets each. The Connect team reached the target losing three wickets in 21 overs. Rajil made the highest unbeaten 57 runs. Rajil of CONNECT was declared the man of the match for his match winning unbeaten performance and Batsmen of the tournament for his consisitent performances. Scores: Connect (HFCL): 134 for 3 in 21 overs (Rajil 57 n.o., Vikram 16). Sigma: 133 in 25 overs (Aman 48, Sandeep 35, Vivek Pathania 3 for 27, Vikram 2 for 21, Arun 2 for 11) HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
True to its mission of delighting the Connect subscribers in Punjab, HFCL Connect announced the lucky winners of their Star Cruise campaign at Planet connect in sector 35 here today. Mr. G.D Singh, Vice President (Operations) - Infotel., announced the lucky winner. He said that the objective of this campaign was to reward our customers and generate general awareness about the Hi-tech services available at Planet Connect which also led to an increase of 15-20% in footfalls in last three months of the campaign. HFCL Connect had launched the Star Cruise campaign in August to reward its customers in Chandigarh and Punjab. The campaign entitled the customers to a coupon on purchase of any product or services from its Planet Connect and Connect CARE outlets all over Punjab. The scheme ended on October 4,2006. First prize is 3-nights vacation on Star Cruise for a couple (Mumbai-Lakshadweep-Mumbai) and second prize is 3-nights vacation on Star Cruise for a couple (Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai) each costing Rs. 48,000. HFCL Connect is a business venture of Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd. HFCL, the first private basic telephony services provider in Punjab. With an investment of over Rs. 1400 Crores, Infotel, has sent up a state-of-the-art network in over 132 towns and cities in Punjab. HFCL has recently acquired a license from Qualcom Inc, a US based developer of CDMA technology, to develop, manufacture and sell CDMA mobile handsets and FWPs in India, which will be available in the country by January 2007. Mr G.D Singh has over 17 years experience in Telecom sector with expertise in Triple-Play Network. HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
~ Becomes the first telecom operator in the country to offer uniform rates across all telecom networks ~ Chandigarh, July 19, 2006: Connect, the leading telecom service provider in Punjab and Chandigarh, today made a historic move in the Indian telecom market by making every call in Punjab and Chandigarh a local call. Going beyond offering preferred call charges on its own network, Connect, today, made history by breaking all barriers and announcing call charges of Rs. 1.20 per 3 minutes for calls made to any telecom network in the state of Punjab and Chandigarh, be it on GSM, CDMA, WLL or Fixed Line phones, thereby making every call in the state of Punjab and Chandigarh, a local call. The reduction in call charges has resulted in a drop of 75 percent in the rates applicable on the Connect network for calls made to mobile phones in Punjab and Chandigarh. Moreover, the new rate will effectively reduce the call charges by 67 percent for calls made by Connect subscriber to any fixed line phone beyond a radius of 50km within the state of Punjab and Chandigarh. The new tariff plan will be available to all existing subscribers of Connect fixed line phones as well to subscribers enrolling for new connections from July 19, 2006. Mr. Mahendra Nahata, Chairman, Infotel., said "This is the first time in the history of Indian telephony that any telecom operator has offered uniform tariffs across all available networks. Connect has always endeavored to provide its customers an array of options to suit their requirements. Launch of the new tariff plan which makes every call in the state of Punjab and Chandigarh a local call, is a step in this direction" Under the new tariff, Connect subscribers will be charged a local pulse rate (of 180 seconds) for calls to any phone in Punjab and Chandigarh. Effectively, Connect subscribers will be charged Rs. 1.20 per 3 minutes. Calls to mobile phones were earlier being charged at Rs. 1.20 per 45 seconds and calls to fixed line phones beyond a radius of 50km were being charged at Rs. 1.20 per 60 seconds. Calling it a "revolution", Mr. Surendra Lunia, CEO, Infotel., said, "The new tariff will offer maximum benefits to all our subscribers, irrespective of the plan they choose. This tariff would result in huge savings for both business and home users across Punjab and Chandigarh." Connect subscribers who wish to avail this new tariff can call 1920 from their Connect phone for more details. Connect firsts...
Keeping pace with the trend of growing frequency of calls to Mobile phones, Connect has introduced a special plan 'SPARK 299' to give benefit to the customers who are making frequent calls from their fixed line Connect phones to mobile phones. Under this Plan, customers will have to pay a monthly rental of Rs. 299/- only, and will be offered a free talk time of worth Rs. 250/-, thus making the effective rental just Rs. 49/- per month. Call charges to mobile phones now would be Rs. 1.20 per pulse of 180 seconds instead of 60 sec, normally available under standard plans. Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab in October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab. For further information:
Connect has launched semi-manned public access telephone service in Chandigarh and Punjab with smart wall-mounted units that can be installed outside the shops so that the users can make a call anytime. This is in keeping with the Connect's mission to make telephony available to every person in the region, and already nearly 160 such units have been installed in Chandigarh and Ludhiana in last fortnight. The PCO boxes are also being launched in Patiala, Jalandhar, Amritsar, and Bhatinda. Customers can now call any destination on any phone across India from this smart Coin Collection Box PCOs for just Re.1. The calls are charged on 60 seconds pulse for local and 30 seconds for intra-Punjab and STD calls. Users can make calls by inserting Re 1 coin for each pulse and can continue to talk by inserting more coins when prompted. This can be installed outside the shops and runs on on-line power and is not connected to any billing machine, offering excellent business opportunity to PCO owners and other commercial establishments. HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab.
Dr. Arvinder Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Moga inaugurated the Connect office in the city here today. He commended the Connect's endeavour to strengthen its service delivery to Connect customer as well as reach out to new subscribers. Connect has substantial subscriber base in Moga and intends to create deeper penetration in the market with its bouquet of services like broadband, triple-play, fixed line and wireless products, said Mr. Sanjay Bahl, Operation Head, HFCL Connect. Connect shall also be launching its CDMA mobile service in Moga very soon, informed Mr. Bahl. HFCL Connect started its basic telephony service in Punjab on 16th October 2000 and today operates CDMA mobile, broadband internet and fixed line services in Punjab. |
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