Warid launches roaming service

Warid Telecom offers international roaming services to its prepaid
subscribers, said the mobile operator in a statement yesterday. All
Warid prepaid subscribers will be able to enjoy international roaming
facility while travelling abroad without any security deposit or
subscription fee for activating the service. "The launch of
international prepaid roaming services with attractive offers is
another innovative value adding service from Warid," said Muneer
Farooqui, chief executive officer of Warid. "I am sure these services
will help our customers keep in constant touch with their families
and friends back home while roaming abroad." Any Warid prepaid
subscriber can use this service by filling up a prepaid roaming
subscription form, submitting two passport photographs, photocopies
of international passport (first seven pages) and international
credit card or residential foreign currency depository (RFCD)
account details, the company said. They also have to fill up an
authorisation letter and submit one copy passport size photograph of
an authorised person for placing the roaming recharge request.
Subscribers will also have the opportunity to activate prepaid
roaming without any activation deposit and any requirement of
international credit card up until November 30.