RECORDER REPORT

LAHORE: VEON, the Pakistan’s most advanced internet, platform has been launched throughout the country by the VEON Limited with Jazz as its first telecom partner here on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference, the speakers of both the organizations expressed that this partnership with VEON is in line with the long term vision of Pakistan’s No 1 telecom operator, Jazz, to lead the digital revolution in Pakistan. Through this technology, they claimed that the subscribers will avail an unparallel services offered by the VEON even when they are ‘out of balance’.

They said VEON is a smart-application which is available on the Apple Store and Google Play free of charges. “The application would enable the potential users to online read articles, blogs and other major developments or news around the globe.”

“The launch of VEON marks a new era of connectivity for the country which allows users to experience contextualized, personalized internet experiences and opportunities, enabling them to have an access to information and services and engage with the world, even when they run out of balance,” they maintained.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jazz, Aamir Ibrahim said, “I am proud to announce that Jazz, as the first telco partner of VEON, supporting a complete digital ecosystem. We have consistently strived to invest in innovative technologies that would deeply impact the lives of millions of people and enhance the digital economy of Pakistan.”

He said the platform will help develop a complete internet eco-system in the country and facilitate smart phone adoption in Pakistan in addition to radically increasing internet adoption. The CEO said VEON aims to radically redefine the personal internet experience in the country by offering diverse services to its subscribers.

“Our partnership with the VEON in Pakistan is about redefining communication as we know it. Imagine a world where you have the freedom to experience a complete communication platform without being deprived of access even when you are out of balance,” he said, expressing that the VEON is the future of digital communication.

Christopher Schlaffer, Chief Commercial and Digital Officer of VEON, said they are proud to announce the launch of VEON which is a unique and innovative platform that holds the answer to all our communication needs. “From calls to messages, personalized content for our users, to offers and deals, mobile wallet and contextual internet services, VEON holds the power to radically alter consumer behavior vis-à-vis mobile communication,” Christopher added.

Responding to a query that how they would compete with VChat, he said this application is user-friendly and it has strict privacy policy. “The application will have no advertisement which will not compromise privacy of users,” he asserted. He said VEON is a new internet where people can depend on one true source, one reliable platform, and a place to go as a first stop, a place to begin. It provides all that the Internet has to offer, in one place, further empowering users in Pakistan.”

When asked how this application would compete with other social application giants like WhatsApp, Ainqa Afzal Sindhu, VP Digital and Mobile Finance Services of Jazz, said they have introduced links of many social websites in their App which would enable the potential users to buy any item online through their Jazz-Cash account.