History of Mobilink: Mobilink Is A Connectivity Providing Company. Mobilink Was
History of Mobilink: Mobilink Is A Connectivity Providing Company. Mobilink Was
History of Mobilink: Mobilink Is A Connectivity Providing Company. Mobilink Was
History of Mobilink
Mobilink is a connectivity providing company. Mobilink was
launched by Orascom Telelcom Company. It was introduced in Pakistan in
the year 1994. Mobilink was the pioneer in launching GSM communication
technology in Pakistan. Mobilink initially launched its post paid services in
Pakistan. Then it stretched its services to offer prepaid communication
services by the name of Jazz. Mobilink offered high rates and exclusively high
prices were charged for the calls made and calls received. It was done
because Mobilink was the only GSM service provider in the Mobile
Telecommunication industry. It faced indirect competition in the face of Insta
Phone and Paktel which were capitalizing on Ams Communication
Technology. Mobilink launced a new service and it was the start of a new
dawn in the technological industry of Pakistan, which then grew bigger and
bigger and now entertains five communication service providers.
Mobilink till date has increased its customer base to 28.5 million
(30 million being the highest number of customers which was reduced to
28.5 million due to the MNP technology introduced by PTA). Mobilink has
higher rates being offered which supports its brand image. Mobilink has
maintained its brand image which is helping increase its customer base day
Consumer Behaviour
by day. Mobilink also has its Post paid serives by the name of Mobilink Indigo
which is mainly serving the corporate society. Mobilink Indigo has higher
rates and is a symbol of pride for any person in the corporate world.
HISTORY OF JAZZ
• Convenience
• Control
Jazz was the one to offer the latest technology to its customers. The connectivity which Jazz
offers is the ultimate service being offered to its valued customers. Whether it’s a village or a
mega city, Jazz customers are offered with the connectivity they require. The target market of
Consumer Behaviour
Mobilink Jazz at the time of their launch was Urban Middle Class but it increased to the rural
market and other small cities and the Mobilink family has risen to an astonishing 28.5 million.
The high cost of Mobilink Jazz was justified because of the services offered. Later on, many
potential competitors of Mobilink came in to the scene and offered lower prices and then
Mobilink eventually had to lower its prices. Over all, Mobilink Jazz was able to achieve what it
strived for, and that is its image which Mobilink is able to maintain because of the extra
ordinary services being offered by Mobilink to its valued customers
Product Details
Mobilink Jazz is the prepaid service by Mobilink that offers a wide variety of
packages to suit to the needs of different people. It is one of the first prepaid
services widely accepted by everyone and that is one of the reasons of Jazz
being highly popular. Jazz is said to be a brand that celebrates joy, love and
denotes fun through its services, attractive call rates and network reliability.
Jazz helps in better communication irrespective of age, color or creed.
Jazz One
Jazz one is a package in which it charges Rs. 1/min to any on-net calls be it
anytime. It also has the lowest rates ever for other networks.
Details Rates
Calls to all mobile networks & Landline numbers Rs. 1.60 / minute
in Pakistan
Consumer Behaviour
Call Setup fee of 40 paisas would only be charged with the first minute for
each call.
Jazz Easy
Jazz Easy is a package that is simple and smart to use. It ensures that
Mobilink users get the lowest call rates on both On-network and Off-network
across Pakistan.
Details Rates
IVR minutes
Jazz Budget
Jazz budget is now more powerful than ever with an amazing package, and a
completely fresh look! Offering remarkable rates and package features, it is the
best way to stay in touch with millions of Mobilink family members in Pakistan.
Consumer Behaviour
Details Rates
Bolo SMS Receiving later Rs. 1 + tax per 2 IVR minutes (this is available for
Mobilink subscribers only)
SMS Bundle
Daily Bundle Rs. 2.79 500 1 day Rs. 3.38
Offer
bigger and
15 days Bundle Rs. 35 500 15 days Rs. 42.35
better SMS
bundle offer
for all networks. This package is for all the SMS lovers who want the lowest
SMS rates to reach maximum number of people be it on any network. It is
again an economical package for all Jazz users.
For the first time ever, a package designed especially for ladies – Jazz Ladies
First. It offers value added services for ladies like recipes, beauty tips, diet tips and
etc with remarkably low rates. This package is for all those women who love to talk
for hours and hours. It charges Rs.5/- per hour.
Jazz Ladies First Tariffs
Details Rates
Apart from these packages, Jazz offers a lot of other features such as:
• Jazz Load
Jazz account can be recharged through purchasing a Jazz Card, through
an Electronic Voucher, Jazz Load or by Ezetop.
• Jazz Advance
Jazz has introduced a brand new service Jazz Advance through which
customers can obtain advance balance by simply calling 123.
• Jazz Share
It allows Jazz users to share balance anytime, anywhere of any amount
ranging from Rs.10 to Rs.1000. All that needs to be done is type
*100*Recipient’s mobile number with 92 prefix *Transfer
Amount# and press ‘Send’ on your mobile screen and have fun
sharing with this exciting new service.
• Club Red
This offers 50% discount on all calls made by Mobilink Jazz users. This
club is a platform created for Jazz users to get special treatment. Under
this offer Jazz subscribers who cross the monthly usage threshold of
Rs. 1,000 will get a 50% discount on all calls to Mobilink numbers for
the remaining days of the month.
Consumer Behaviour
There are many other Value Added Services offered by Jazz to its customers. These
include:
• Jazz Karobar
This is a sms based service that provides platform for Jazz users to
advertise about their products and service and to view advertisements
posted by others. The objective of this service is to facilitate business
by connecting buyers and sellers.
• Jazz Karaoke
Jazz Karaoke provides a new way of having fun through singing along
with songs on your mobile phones. Songs can also be downloaded
through this feature and lyrics can be viewed through SMS.
• Bolo SMS
To get away with the hassle of typing sms, Mobilink brings Bolo SMS
through which users just need to speak their message and send and it
will be delivered loud and clear.
Consumer Behaviour
Swot analysis
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Opportunity: Threats:
Pest analysis is the mix of factors which can affect the company. These
are the macro environmental factors which affect the total operations of the
product. These factors play a major part in the development of the product.
PEST is an abbreviation for
P- Political
E- Economical
S- Social
T- Technological
The political, economical, social and technological factors affect the product
as a whole. In Political factors, we discuss the tax policy, employment laws
Consumer Behaviour
Now, we will analyze the PEST factors which affect the operations of Mobilink
Jazz or Mobilink as a whole.
Economic Factors:
Economic Growth:
Consumer Behaviour
Inflation rates:
Social Factors:
Age Distribution:
Technological Factors:
R&D Activity:
PRICE:
Price is the amount of money that consumers pay to obtain the product. Mobilink Jazz offers
different packages that have different tariffs to cater to the markets individual needs.About six
years ago, Mobilink was offering Jazz connection for about Rs. 3000. This is due to entry of
other cellular companies and intense competition. Currently, Mobilink is offering Jazz
connections for 350 rupees.
Consumer Behaviour
Mobilink Jazz
Tarrif Plans (Package Wise)
*On-net means Same Network **LNO = Late Night Option ***Off-net means Other Network
^During 3pm to 6pm, Rs.1.50 is applicable on on-net calls.
PRODUCT:
Consumer Behaviour
Jazz is a prepaid service that allows freedom from the hassles of monthly bills and gives
customers complete control over their cellular budget. One can load a scratch card and start
talking. Jazz is simple and loads of fun with value added services etc. Jazz is also affordable,
with features like no daily charges (as in postpaid services), lower rates, 180 days validity of Jazz
Scratch Cards and the option to simply reactivate your deactivated Jazz connection.
Jazz offers 5 packages to suit the needs of its customers. Some packages have an option
of lower call rates and some have lower SMS rates.
Jazz One:
Jazz One promises lower rates ever on calls to any Mobilink number. As the name says, calls are
charged on a basis of 1 Rupee per minute.
Jazz Budget:
It is a package for those who want to control their credit budget. It offers lower call rates to any
network in Pakistan that is 68 paisas per 30 seconds.
Jazz Easy:
This package has the benefit to call Mobilink family members at low rates. It has the option to
add 3 Friends and Family numbers and call them at lower rates.
Jazz Octane:
This package offers lowest SMS rates to any network in Pakistan at 20 paisas per SMS. It also
offers lower late night call rates to Mobilink numbers.
Consumer Behaviour
This package has been designed exclusively for ladies. It offers value added services through
SMS like beauty tips, food recipes etc. It offers lower call rates between hours fixed by
Mobilink.
Features:
Jazz recharge:
Consumers have various options to re-charge their Jazz account balance by either purchasing a
Jazz Card, through an Electronic Voucher called Jazz Load or through Ezetop.
Jazz advance:
Jazz has also introduced a service Jazz Advance, which enables customers to obtain advance
balance by calling Jazz’s helpline.
Jazz share:
This service lets Jazz users share balance among themselves of any amount ranging from Rs. 10 to
Rs. 1000.
Club Red:
This package offers 50% off on all calls made to Mobilink numbers for members of this service.
Under this offer Jazz subscribers who cross the monthly usage threshold of Rs. 1,000 will get a
50% discount on all calls to Mobilink numbers for the remaining days of the month.
Point of purchase include displays and demonstrations that take place at the point of purchase or
sale e.g. at many franchises and dealers posters are displayed on walls and brochures are kept on
counters. Mobilink does POP displays at various locations and Jazz easy load outlets.
Customer database:
Telemarketing
Telemarketing is using the telephone to sell directly to customers. Mobilink also sends SMS to
its customers on special events and festivals like Eid, Valentine’s Day etc.
PLACE:
Place includes company activities that make the product available to target consumers, it
includes channels, coverage, location, inventory, Mobilink Jazz Sims are available all over
Pakistan, covering many cities, towns, and villages across Pakistan, Sims are available on more
than 700 franchises all over the Pakistan.
As far is the appropriate distribution channel is concerned, Mobilink has chose two major
channels for the sales of Jazz. They are:
Direct sales: This takes place from Mobilink’s own customer care centres located at selected
locations in all cities throughout Pakistan.
Consumer Behaviour
Indirect Sales: This is the indirect distribution through authorized dealers, usually located in
suburban areas.
• Market structure: Based on the number and location of suppliers and users in an area,
Mobilink uses indirect sales where there are densely populated areas
• Product characteristics: Jazz is usually sold through indirect sales due to the features,
price and availability requirement of the product.
• Market characteristics: Since the segment to which Jazz is targeted is not entirely
discernible, that is it is also purchased by middle class urban customers in large quantities
therefore it is necessary that the product be made available at various geographical
locations which are convenient for the customer to access.
PROMOTION
There are a number of different promotional strategies that are available to companies that can be
made use of:
• Advertising
• Public relations
• Sales promotion
• Direct marketing
• Personal selling
• Interactive marketing
Mobilink makes a balanced use of all the above in that it uses all of the above in proportion,
while emphasizing most on advertising through print media and television and radio. Also
Mobilink uses numerous sales promotions since consumers always look for extra value in the
products they purchase. Apart from that the competitive environment in which Mobilink operates
requires keeping pace with the constantly changing consumer wants.
Consumer Behaviour
Mobilink makes use of vibrant colours and youth projection in its advertisement as Jazz is a
brand that mainly targets the youth and uses slogans such as ‘jiyo zara apne style se’. The youth
is also a segment which has financial limitations and therefore the pricing has been kept in line.
Mobilink also invests its resources in building public relations as it believes that word of mouth
goes a long away in building brand image
Questionnaire
• Mobilink
• U-fone
• Warid
Consumer Behaviour
• Telenor
• Zong
•
Q-2: Connection Type:
• Post Paid
• Pre paid
• Cheap Rates
• Packages offered
• Connectivity and Network
• Other:
• Yes
• No
• Connectivity
• Rates offered
• Packages offered
• Brand Image
• Other:
• Yes
• No
If yes, please specify:
Consumer Behaviour
Ex-Jazzers
Existing Jazzers
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mobilink should research and should find the factor that can make
people switch to mobilink.
Consumer Behaviour
Mobilink should use their brand name and should show their brand as
the premium brand which they have failed to do. Mobilink should advertise
their brand as a premium brand and should justify their prices in accordance
with their brand name.
Spending patterns:
Family/peer pressure
Advertisement Recall
Consumer Behaviour
Recommendations