Back in the day, it was a huge hassle to get a Pakistani SIM card while in Pakistan. The SIM card registration regulations got tightened up after several terrorist attacks.
Not only was this a challenge for travelers, but it was even more challenging for the locals, who had to re-register their SIM cards twice within a two year – with photos, government ID information captures, and even fingerprints collected (one of the few countries in the world to do so).
This caused long lines as phone shops for a long time. Let's hope not many more countries will introduce such strict SIM card registration schemes
Nowadays, after a rocky start, it is relatively easy to get a SIM card, even for travelers. However, the process of getting a SIM card (activated) may take longer than what you are used to.
But first things first, how much will a SIM card cost you?
You can get a Pakistani SIM card between 200 PKR (0.70 USD) to 570 PKR (2 USD) in the official stores of the four operators (Jazz, Telenor, Zong & Ufone). A data package featuring 1 GB valid for 7 days can be obtained for as low as 120 PKR (0.40 USD).
Original publication: 26th of February 2020. Last updated: 29th of February 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Pakistan?
Pakistan has four mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Jazz
- Telenor Pakistan
- Zong
- Ufone
Anyone living in or visiting Pakistan can buy a Pakistani SIM card with some restrictions, and you do have to comply with Pakitani's SIM card registration regulations.
Pakistani nationals can have 5 SIM cards active on their names. In contrast, foreign nationals, including Pakistan Origin Card holders can have 2 active SIM cards.
All SIM card purchases have to go through a rigorous registration process, which includes biometric capture (fingerprints).
And you also need a device that supports the frequencies used in Pakistan and have an unlocked (SIM-lock-free device).
Else, you can only use the SIM card provided by your home operator.
Besides those restrictions, you are free to use Pakistani SIM cards.
Regarding the registration requirements, you must show your passport at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy a Pakistani SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can expect to pay the following for Pakistani SIM cards:
- Jazz: 500 PKR
- Telenor Pakistan: 200 PKR
- Zong: 200 PKR
- Ufone: Between 200 PKR and 570 PKR
Be aware that SIM cards sold at airports can be more expensive than the prices mentioned earlier.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date PKR (Pakistani Rupee) to your currency (let's say USD – United States Dollars) exchange rates.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between PKR and USD (US Dollars):
- 10 PKR = 0.035 USD
- 100 PKR – 0.35 USD
- 1000 PKR = 3.50 USD
- 10 000 PKR = 34.90 USD
- 100 000 PKR = 349.10 USD
For any other currency, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Pakistan
The use of (travel) eSIMs has exploded in recent years.
Not only do more phones have eSIM capability (some US-sold iPhones are eSIM-only), but the number of providers adopting technology has proliferated as well.
This includes local mobile operators offering eSIM and platforms selling eSIMs (travel eSIMs).
If you want a local Pakistani eSIM, you are out of luck because the mobile operators do not sell them (to prepaid customers).
But remember that you have to comply with Pakistan's SIM card registration regulations, even when you get a Pakistani eSIM.
If you do not wish to deal with registration for whatever reason, like privacy, consider getting a travel eSIM for Pakistan.
Many eSIM providers have eSIMs for Pakistan only, eSIMs for multiple Asian destinations & even global eSIMs, which I discuss in my Pakistan eSIM buying guide.
Here is a quick introduction to your Pakistan travel eSIM options:
- Airalo: Sheesh (Pakistan only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Pakistan
- Holafly: Pakistan – all variants include unlimited data
- SimOptions: Asia (32 countries)
And I know you love discounts, so use one of these codes when getting a travel eSIM:
- Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, MAR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
If you want to know about all the prices, data options & covered countries (for the regional and global eSIMs), check out my Pakistan eSIM buying guide.
Pakistani Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Jazz, Telenor Pakistan, Zong & Ufone, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Pakistan can offer us in terms of SIM cards.
Jazz
Jazz is the largest operator in Pakistan. Until 2016, Jazz was known as Mobilink before changing names to Jazz. Around the same time, Mobilink/Jazz decided to merge with Warid (which, at the time, was Pakistan's 4th largest mobile operator with 13 million subscribers).
For a long period, the brands Mobilink and Warid were still being used while the rebranding process was still in motion. Although the Mobilink brand ceased to exist relatively quickly, the Warid brand was still out there in 2019. Now, everything is simply Jazz.
Jazz has won the Speedtest Fastest Mobile Network two years in a row (2018 & 2019).
No Speedtest Awards was given to any Pakistani operator in 2020.
Jazz uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Jazz:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Jazz SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Recharge Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* Roaming
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Jazz
Jazz has the most extensive coverage in Pakistan.
Jazz's 2G coverage is the best in the country. However, 2G is useless for modern data browsing. Jazz's 3G and 4G/LTE footprint are on top of the list, sharing the 3G position with Telenor Pakistan and the 4G/LTE position with Zong.
Jazz has no official coverage map on its site (anymore). Luckily, the Speedtest app has created one to give us insights into what to expect with Jazz.
Below is Jazz's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Jazz
You can buy a regular Jazz SIM card and the Data-Only SIM card for 500 PKR in Jazz stores (Retail Shops, Experience Centers, and Franchise Centers).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Pakistan, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Jazz (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Pakistan or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Pakistan eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Sheesh (Pakistan only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Pakistan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Pakistan – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: APAC (up to 20 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Pakistan eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Jazz for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Jazz
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Jazz
Jazz has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- MYOB Make Your Own Bundle (customizable combo)
- All Prepaid Plans (combo)
- All in One Offers (combo)
I will list all the prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupee).
To convert PKR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
MYOB Make Your Own Bundle – Jazz
MYOB Make Your Own Bundle is, as the name implies, a product that allows you to customize your bundle. You can set the amount of data (without 5G NR access), minutes, and SMS you want and set the validity to 1 day, 7 days, or 30 days.
Make Your Own Bundle can be set up by dialing *303#, and everything can be customized through the USSD menu or on the Jazz World app.
After dialing the USSD code, the following steps have to be followed:
- Select the validity (1: 1 day, 2: 7 days, 3: 30 days)
- Confirm that you agree with the terms of MYOB by pressing 1
- Enter how many on-net minutes you want (maximum of 6000 on-net minutes)
- Enter how many off-net minutes you want (maximum of 1000 off-net minutes)
- Select how much data you want (0: 0MB, 1: 3000 MB, 2: 6000 MB, 3: 9000 MB, 4: 12 000 MB, 5: 15 000 MB)
- Enter how many local SMS you want (maximum of 10 000 SMS)
- Review your entries and review the bundle's price.
- If everything is to satisfaction, press 1 to confirm your bundle
- You have successfully set up MYOB
Depending on the validity of your bundle, you have different USSD codes to check your bundle's balance:
- 1-day validity: *303*1#
- 7-day validity: *303*7#
- 30-day validity: *303*30#
MYOB does not auto-renew. When MYOB expires, you have to set up a new bundle or choose another Jazz bundle.
All Prepaid Plans – Jazz
The All Prepaid plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following All Prepaid plans are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App(s) | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | SMS | Validity | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 PKR | Facebook Offer | N/A | 200 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | N/A | |
10 PKR | Daily WhatsApp & SMS Bundle | N/A | 10 MB | N/A | N/A | 1800 SMS | 1 day | N/A | |
12 PKR | Punjab Daily Offer | 250 MB 1 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 1000 SMS | 1 day | *6000# |
15 PKR | Super Ghanta | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 hour | N/A |
17 PKR | Janoobi Punjab Super Data Offer | 5000 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10 hour (11:00pm-9:00am) | *742# |
26 PKR | Karachi Daily Offer | 250 MB 1 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 1500 SMS | Until midnight | *400*2# |
26 PKR | Sindh Daily Offer | 250 MB 1 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 1500 SMS | 1 day | *522# |
26 PKR | KP Daily Offer | 250 MB 1 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 1500 SMS | 1 day | *291# |
26 PKR | Sindh Super Data Offer | 5000 MB (23:00 – 9:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10 hour (11:00pm-9:00am) | *773# |
27 PKR | Daily Youtube & Social | N/A | 1.5 GB | Facebook, WhatsApp & YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | N/A |
30 PKR | WhatsApp Bundle | N/A | 25 MB | N/A | N/A | 1500 SMS | 7 days | *101*1*07# | |
35 PKR | Super Hours | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12 hour (12:00am-12:00pm) | N/A |
52 PKR | Multan Social Offer Facebook & WhatsApp | N/A | 4 GB | Facebook, IMO & WhatsApp | N/A | N/A | N/A | 29 days | *499# |
60 PKR | PUBG Offer | N/A | 3 GB | PUBG | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | N/A |
78 PKR | SIM Offer | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | 600 SMS | 30 minutes | 600 SMS | 7 days | *476# |
87 PKR | South Bemisaal Offer | 3 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 30 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *927# | |
87 PKR | North Bemisaal Offer | 3 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 30 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *928# | |
87 PKR | North Bemisaal Offer | 3 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 30 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *929# | |
100 PKR | Weekly Extreme | 50 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9 hour (12:00am-9:00am) | N/A |
112 PKR | Lajawab Haftawar Offer | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | 3000 minutes | 30 minutes | 3000 SMS | 7 days | *565# |
130 PKR | Sargodha Weekly Offer | 3000 MB | N/A | N/A | 3000 minutes | 30 minutes | 3000 SMS | 7 days | *627# |
130 PKR | Sindh Raabta Offer | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 1000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *766# |
139 PKR | Super Taxila Offer | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 500 minutes | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *596# |
150 PKR | Haftawaar All Rounder Offer | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 1000 minutes | 50 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *747# |
173 PKR | Karachi, Hyderabad & Badin Haftawar Data Offer | 5 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 50 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *545# | |
173 PKR | Gujrat & Jhelum Haftawar Offer | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 100 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *307# |
174 PKR | Chenab Plus Haftawaar Offer | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 1000 minutes | 100 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *764# |
217 PKR | Attock Harripur & Nowshera Offer | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 500 minutes | 50 minutes | N/A | 6 days | *598# |
253 PKR | Sindh Haftawar Offer | 10 GB | 10 GB | 1000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 1000 SMS | 6 days | *406# | |
260 PKR | Monthly 3 GBS | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | N/A |
260 PKR | Weekly Premium Plus | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 50 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | N/A | 7 days | *117*47# |
260 PKR | Peshawar, Chakwal & Abbottabad Haftawar Offer | 12 GB | N/A | N/A | 120 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | N/A | 7 days | *109# |
260 PKR | Quetta Haftawar Offer | 12 GB | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 100 minutes | 5000 SMS | 7 days | *609# |
275 PKR | Monthly BaChat Offer | N/A | 6 GB | IMO, Tamasa & WhatsApp | 300 minutes | 50 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days | N/A |
313 PKR | Monthly Social Plus | N/A | 10 GB | Facebook, Tamasa & WhatsApp | 300 minutes | 50 minutes | 300 SMS | 30 days | *617# |
348 PKR | Monthly YouTube & Social Offer | N/A | 15 GB | Facebook, WhatsApp & YouTube | 300 minutes | 50 minutes | 300 SMS | 30 days | *620# |
350 PKR | DG Khan Monthly Offer | 5000 MB | N/A | N/A | 2000 minutes | 200 minutes | 4000 SMS | 30 days | *705# |
460 PKR | Weekly Freedom | 50 GB | N/A | N/A | 1000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 7 days | *737# |
565 PKR | Super Mahana Offer | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 150 minutes | 5000 SMS | 30 days | *529# |
780 PKR | Monthly 15 GBS | 15 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | N/A |
1564 PKR | Monthly Freedom | 200 GB | 100 GB | Tamasa | 2000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 30 days | App |
1 for between 00:00 – 9:00
All In One Offers – Jazz
The All In One Offers are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following All In One Offers are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 PKR | Give-A-Bundle | 1 GB | 100 minutes | N/A | N/A | 3 days | *919# |
60 PKR | 3 Day-Max Offer | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 10 minutes | 1000 SMS | 3 days | *631# |
110 PKR | Voice Infinity Offer | N/A | 120 minutes | 30 minutes | N/A | 180 days | *710# |
170 PKR | Super Woman Bundle | 12 GB | Unlimited 1 | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *117*14# |
174 PKR | Raabta Plus | 10 GB 2 | Shared with on-net minutes | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *7678# |
260 PKR | Weekly All Network | 3 GB | 1000 minutes | 90 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *700# |
374 PKR | Weekly Super Plus | 8 GB | 1000 minutes | 120 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | *505# |
430 PKR | Weekly Super Max | 30 GB | 1000 minutes | 150 minutes | 1000 minutes | 7 days | *506# |
868 PKR | Monthly Super Duper | 8 GB | 3000 minutes | 300 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days | Dial 3111 > 2 > 6 |
1215 PKR | Monthly Supreme | 25 GB | 3000 minutes | 500 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days | N/A |
1215 PKR | Monthly Premium Plus | 25 GB | 3000 minutes | 500 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days | *117*32# |
1218 PKR | Aala (10 PM – 7 PM ) | 80 GB 2 | 2000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 2000 SMS | 30 days | *7335# |
1300 PKR | Monthly Max | 40 GB | 3000 minutes | 500 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days | *708# |
1305 PKR | Aala Offer | 80 GB | 2000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 2000 SMS | 30 days | *7334# |
1 for between 8:00 – 18:00
2 for between 22:00 – 19:00
Roaming with Jazz
Jazz does not have any regular plans that include free international roaming (IR). However, they do have attractive roaming packages. Check out this guide for more information about roaming with Jazz.
APN/Internet Settings – Jazz
In most cases, your phone will automatically retrieve the correct Jazz APN settings. However, if that is not the case, you can get the internet settings by dialing *443# and selecting option 5 or dialing *444*6*5#.
If the aforementioned methods do not work, you have to add the following APN settings manually:
- Name: Jazz
- APN: jazzconnect.mobilinkworld.com
Notes: APN “connect.mobilinkworld.com” is for postpaid customers only. Do not add or change anything else not mentioned above.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Telenor Pakistan
Telenor Pakistan, just Telenor, is the second-largest provider in Pakistan.
Telenor itself is active in Scandinavia (Norway (origin), Denmark, Sweden, Finland (as DNA), and a few countries in Asia, including Bangladesh (as Grameenphone), Malaysia (as Digi), Myanmar & Thailand (as dtac).
Telenor uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Telenor:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telenor SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Recharge Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telenor Pakistan
Telenor has extensive coverage in Pakistan.
Telenor is known for having the best 3G coverage together with Jazz in the country. Telenor's 4G/LTE footprint is extensive too, but (slightly) lacks behind the ones of Jazz and Zong.
Telenor used to have a (3G) coverage map on its site. However, that was mysteriously removed, so I will show the Speedtest app's one instead.
Below is Telenor's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
You can check if the area you are in is covered by 3G by dialing *7799#.
SIM Card Price – Telenor Pakistan
You can get a Telenor SIM card for 200 PKR in Telenor stores or a Telenor Self Service Booth (TSSB).
Although it is possible to order a SIM card online, I discourage you from doing so. Only premium numbers can be selected when buying a SIM card online, priced at 1200 PKR and 5200 PKR. Moreover, delivery can take up to 72 hours.
It will be more convenient and faster to find a Telenor store or a TBBS instead of ordering an expensive SIM card online.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Pakistan because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Telenor.
Especially if you get an Asia-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Pakistan in my Pakistan eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Sheesh (Pakistan only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Pakistan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Pakistan – unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: APAC (up to 20 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Pakistan eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Telenor for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telenor Pakistan
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telenor Pakistan
Telenor has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Offers. It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupee).
To convert PKR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Offers Plans are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App(s) | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 PKR | Daily Social Pack | N/A | 70 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
4.78 PKR | Daily SMS Bundle | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 240 SMS | 1 day |
5 PKR | Monthly Snapchat Package | N/A | 2000 MB | Snapchat | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
8 PKR | Daily YouTube Package | N/A | 500 MB | YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | Until midnight |
10 PKR | Weekly Music Package | N/A | 1000 MB | Patari & Soundcloud | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
15 PKR | Daily Off Peak Offer | 1500 MB (6:00 – 18:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12 hours (6:00 – 18:00) |
18 PKR | Raat Din Offer | 1.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12 hours (0:00 – 12:00) |
44 PKR | 4G 3 Day Bundle | 1000 MB (incl. 500 MB 00:00 – 8:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 days |
50 PKR | Monthly IMO Package | N/A | 1500 MB | IMO | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
55 PKR | Haftawar Offpeak Offer | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unlimited (12 am – 7pm) | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
55 PKR | 4G Weekly Internet Max | 30 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days (00:00 – 9:00) |
60 PKR | Monthly Social Pack | N/A | 2500 MB | Facebook & WhatsApp | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
60 PKR | PUBGM Monthly Offer | N/A | 2 GB + 100 MB | PUBGM | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
60 PKR | Monthly TikTok Offer | N/A | 3 GB | TikTok, Likee & SnackVideo | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
60 PKR | Weekly 6 to 6 Package | 5000 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days (6:00 – 18:00) |
60 PKR | 3 Day Hybrid Package | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 500 minutes | N/A | N/A | 3 days |
80 PKR | Weekly Zoom Package | N/A | 3000 MB | Zoom | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
85 PKR | Monthly Social Pack Plus | N/A | 4000 MB | Facebook & WhatsApp | N/A | N/A | 1000 SMS | 30 days |
87 PKR | 7 Day Hybrid | 3000 MB | N/A | N/A | 1500 minutes | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
101 PKR | Weekly Video Package | N/A | 5000 MB | Likee, Snack Video, TikTok & YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
104 PKR | Weekly Social Pack | N/A | 5000 MB | Facebook & WhatsApp | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
120 PKR | 4G Weekly Super | 4000 MB (incl. 2000 MB 1:00 to 11:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
120 PKR | Haftawar Sahulat Offer | 100 MB | 350 MB | Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp | 1000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
130 PKR | Monthly Social Extreme | N/A | 8000 MB | Facebook & WhatsApp | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
173 PKR | Monthly Social Extreme Plus | N/A | 15 000 MB | Facebook & WhatsApp | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
180 PKR | Mega Monthly Offer | 100 GB (00:00 – 12:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
190 PKR | 4G Monthly Lite | 4 GB (incl. 2 GB 1:00 – 11:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
200 PKR | 4G Weekly Ultra | 8 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100 minutes | N/A | 7 days |
200 PKR | Weekly EasyCard | 3 GB + 3 GB (1:00-9:00) | N/A | N/A | 2000 minutes (+PCTL) | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
210 PKR | Social All-in-One Package | N/A | 12 GB + 100 MB | Facebook & WhatsApp | 250 minutes | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
240 PKR | 4G Weekly Ultra Plus | 20 GB (incl. 10 GB 1:00 – 9:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
320 PKR | Mega Plus Weekly EasyCard | 40 GB (Incl. 20 GB 1:00 – 9:00) | N/A | N/A | 7500 minutes + PTCL | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
320 PKR | Weekly EasyCard Extreme | 20 GB + 20 GB (1:00-9:00) | N/A | N/A | 7500 minutes (+PTCL) | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
330 PKR | Weekly Extreme Plus | 40 GB + 40 GB (1:00-11:00) | N/A | N/A | 15 000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
350 PKR | 4G Monthly Super | 12000 MB (incl. 6000 MB 1:00-11:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
370 PKR | 4G Monthly Starter Bundle | 8 GB (incl. 4 GB 1:00 – 7:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
390 PKR | Weekly Ultimate Offer | 80 GB | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
450 PKR | 4G Monthly Ultra | 12 GB + 12 GB (00:00 – 8:00) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
650 PKR | Monthly Super Plus | 36 GB (18 GB 1:00 – 9:00) | N/A | N/A | 500 minutes | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
695 PKR | Monthly EasyCard 750 | 8 GB + 8 GB (1:00-9:00) | N/A | N/A | 3500 minutes (+PTCL) | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
700 PKR | Monthly EasyCard | 10 GB + 10 GB (1:00-9:00) | N/A | N/A | 4000 minutes (+PTCL) | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
720 PKR | Monthly EasyCard 850 | 12 GB + 12 GB (1:00-9:00) | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes (+PTCL) | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
720 PKR | Monthly EasyCard 750 | 8 GB + 8 GB (1:00-9:00) | N/A | N/A | 3500 minutes (+PTCL) | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1040 PKR | Monthly Extreme Offer | 50 GB (25 GB 1:00 – 9:00) | N/A | N/A | 7500 minutes + PTCL | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1200 PKR | Monthly Extreme Pro Max | 100 GB | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1210 PKR | Monthly Extreme Plus | 80 GB (40 GB 1:00 – 9:00) | N/A | N/A | 10 000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1390 PKR | Monthly Ultimate Offer | 200 GB | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Telenor Pakistan
In most cases, your phone will automatically retrieve the correct Telenor Pakistan APN settings. However, if that is not the case, you can get the internet settings by texting internet to 131.
If the aforementioned methods do not work, you have to add the following APN settings manually:
- Name: Telenor
- APN: internet
- Username: Telenor
- Password: Telenor
Note: Do not add or change anything else not mentioned above.
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Zong
Zong, officially known as CMPak or China Mobile Pakistan, is the third-largest operator in Pakistan.
China Mobile managed to enter the Pakistani mobile market by buying Millicom's shares in Paktel. Paktel was rebranded to China Mobile Pakistan. Within almost a year, that name changed to Zong.
Zong uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
This is what you will learn about Zong:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Zong SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Recharge Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Zong
Zong has extensive coverage in Pakistan. They also have the best 4G/LTE coverage in the country, together with Jazz.
When China Mobile bought Paktel, they were already introducing 4G/LTE in China. So China Mobile decided to bring their 4G/LTE expertise immediately to Pakistan. The other operators were still working on building and improving their 2G and 3G networks.
In fact, Zong had a 2-year head start with 4G/LTE than Jazz and Telenor Pakistan, who were then the more established operators. Now, they have the best 4G/LTE availability in the country, which is also recognized by OpenSignal in its Pakistan Mobile Network Experience Report of 2021.
It is worth checking out that report, as it has some interesting findings. But honestly, I was, and still am, surprised with Zong's performance.
What, however, does not impress me is Zong's official coverage map. It is practically useless for checking its nationwide coverage. And the city/town search function does not work either.
Below is Zong's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Zong's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Zong
Zong SIM cards are available for 200 PKR in Zong Service Centers. New Zong SIM cards include the New SIM Offer, featuring 2 GB of data, 1 GB for WhatsApp, 1 GB for Facebook, and 1000 on-net minutes – all valid for 7 days. You can, however, not use your data allowance between 19:00 and 23:59.
Note: the New SIM offer only applies to “regular” Zong SIM cards, not for Mobile Broadband (MBB) nor Internet SIM (data-only) cards.
On top of the New SIM Offer, you can get bonus credit depending on how much you recharge within seven days of acquiring the SIM card.
- Recharge between 50 PKR and 99.99 PKR: 25 PKR credit bonus
- Recharge between 100 PKR and 499.99 PKR: 50 PKR credit bonus
- Recharge of 500 PKR or more: 100 PKR credit bonus
You can book a phone number of liking on the Book Your Number page. A booked number can be collected at any Zong Service Center, as long as it is done within three days.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Pakistan, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Zong.
Especially if you get an Asia eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Asian countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Pakistan eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Sheesh (Pakistan only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Pakistan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Pakistan – include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Pakistan eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Zong.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Zong
Zong recharge cards are available in Zong Service Centers and many other retailers, such as grocery stores, corner shops, news stands, and gas stations. They can be obtained in values of 100 PKR, 300 PKR, 500 PKR, and 1000 PKR. You can also recharge online (50 PKR – 20 000 PKR).
To redeem your recharge voucher, dial *101*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *101*123456#.
Zong has a menu, which can be access through *310#. This menu allows you to top-up, check your balance, and and purchase plans. However, accessing the menu costs 0.24 PKR. You can also quickly check your balance by dialing *222#.
However, it is not know whether you will be charged 0.24 PKR for that method as well. (let me know if you know).
You can also use the Zong App (Android & iOS) to check your balance for free.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Zong
Zong has 11 data-featured prepaid plans:
- SMS Bundles (combo – only those with data)
- Mini Bundles (combo)
- All In One Bundles (combo)
- Social Bundles (combo)
- Call Bundles (combo – only those with data)
- Hot Bundles (combo)
- Stay-At-Home Bundles (data)
- App Exclusive Offers (combo)
- Data Bundles (data)
- Internet SIM Packages (data for Internet SIM)
- Mobile Broadband (MBB) Bundles (data for MBB devices)
All bundles can be purchased by dialing *310# or on the Zong app.
I will list all the prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupee).
To convert PKR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
SMS Bundles – Zong
The SMS Bundles are plans focused on SMS. However, some SMS Bundles include data (without 5G NR access) and WhatsApp data.
Only the bundles with a data allowance will be mentioned below.
You can get one of the following SMS Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App(s) | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 PKR | Daily SMS + WhatsApp Bundle | 1 MB | 30 MB | 500 SMS | 1 day | |
35 PKR | Weekly SMS + WhatsApp Bundle | N/A | 200 MB | 1300 SMS | 7 days | |
100 PKR | Monthly SMS + WhatsApp Bundle | N/A | 30 MB/day | 500 SMS/day | 30 days |
For the remaining SMS Bundles without a data allowance, check out the SMS Bundles page.
Mini Bundles – Zong
Mini Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Mini Bundles are available:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 PKR | 2 Hour Non Stop Offer | 1 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 2 hours |
17 PKR | Shaandar Daily Offer | 50 MB | Unlimited | 800 SMS | 1 day |
23 PKR | Daily Social Offer | 1.5 GB | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
100 PKR | 3 Day Bundle | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | N/A | 3 days |
All In One Bundles – Zong
The All In One Bundles are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes, and SMS.
The following All In One Bundles are available:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 PKR | 6 Months Zong Unlimited | 100 MB | 100 minutes | 10 minutes | 100 SMS | 180 days |
99 PKR | Weekly Apna Shehr Raiwind | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 40 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days |
230 PKR | Weekly Layyah Max | 12 GB | 3000 minutes | 100 minutes | 3000 SMS | 7 days |
270 PKR | Weekly AIO | 4 GB | 5000 minutes | 60 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
350 PKR | Super Weekly Plus | 8 GB | Unlimited | 60 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
440 PKR | Weekly Premium | 30 GB | Unlimited | 180 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
500 PKR | Star Pre-Load Monthly Power Pack SIM 500 | 2.5 GB | 1000 minutes | 50 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days |
575 PKR | Super Star Offer | 8 GB | 3000 minutes | 500 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days |
800 PKR | Monthly Super Card Mini | 5 GB | 5000 minutes | 200 minutes | 5000 SMS | 30 days |
999 PKR | Monthly Supreme | 20 GB | 5000 minutes | 500 minutes | 5000 SMS | 30 days |
1000 PKR | Value Pre-Load Monthly Power Pack SIM 1000 | 500 MB | 2000 minutes | 150 minutes | 2000 SMS | 30 days |
1000 PKR | Gold Pre-Load 3 Months Power Pack SIM 1500 | 8 GB | 8000 minutes | 200 minutes | 3000 SMS | 90 days |
1100 PKR | Monthly Supreme Plus | 30 GB | 5000 minutes | 600 minutes | 5000 SMS | 30 days |
1299 PKR | Monthly Super Offer | 30 GB | 5000 minutes | 450 minutes | 5000 SMS | 30 days |
2000 PKR | Monthly Family Bundle | 40 GB 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1 10 GB for Facebook & 10 GB for WhatsApp
Social Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), social data (TikTok, Youtube & WhatsApp) minutes & SMS.
The following Social Bundles are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App(s) | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 PKR | Weekly TikTok Offer | N/A | 5 GB | TikTok | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
100 PKR | IMO Offer | 2.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
140 PKR | Monthly WhatsApp | N/A | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | |
160 PKR | Monthly WhatsApp Prime | N/A | 8 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | |
169 PKR | Weekly Video | N/A | 8 GB | TikTok & YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
170 PKR | Monthly Social Mini | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
290 PKR | Monthly WhatsApp Plus Offer | N/A | 7 GB | WhatsApp +(IMO) | 200 minutes | 30 minutes | 200 SMS | 30 days |
370 PKR | Monthly Social | 12 GB | N/A | N/A | 250 minutes | 50 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days |
Call Bundles – Zong
The Call Bundles are plans focused on calls. However, a few Call Bundles include data (without 5G NR access), and minutes & SMS.
Only the bundles with a data allowance will be mentioned below.
You can get one of the following Call Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
120 PKR | Weekly Shandaar Haftawaar Offer | 500 MB | 500 minutes | 40 minutes | 500 SMS | 7 days |
305 PKR | Monthly Shandaar Mahana Offer | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 100 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days |
For the remaining Call Bundles without a data allowance, check out the Call Bundles page.
Hot Bundles – Zong
The Hot Bundles are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Hot Bundles are available:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
140 PKR | Weekly Social Offer | N/A | 500 minutes | 20 minutes | 200 SMS | 7 days |
200 PKR | Weekly Mega Data Offer | 100 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
370 PKR | Weekly HLO | 12 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
400 PKR | Monthly Maheena Bhar Mouj | N/A | 3000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days |
460 PKR | Weekly Pro | 40 GB | Unlimited | 250 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
480 PKR | Weekly Pro Plus | 60 GB | 6000 minutes | 600 minutes | 6000 SMS | 7 days |
500 PKR | Weekly Azadi offer | 80 GB | 10 000 minutes | 1000 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 7 days |
900 PKR | Monthly Super Card | 12 GB | Unlimited | 350 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1400 PKR | Monthly Pro | 40 GB | 10 000 minutes | 600 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 30 days |
1400 PKR | Monthly Pro Plus | 60 GB | 10 000 minutes | 600 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 30 days |
1500 PKR | Monthly Digital Max Offer | 100 GB | 10 000 minutes | 1000 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 30 days |
1600 PKR | Monthly MY5 | 200 GB | 20 000 minutes | 2000 minutes | 20 000 SMS | 30 days |
Stay-At-Home Bundles – Zong
Stay-At-Home Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Stay-At-Home Bundles are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
25 PKR | Daily DTO | 1.5 GB | 1 day |
25 PKR | Daily GNO | 2.5 GB | 1 day |
190 PKR | Stay At Home Bundle | 10 GB 1 | 7 days |
200 PKR | Mega Data Offer | 100 GB | 7 days |
1 + 1000 Zong minutes of call
App Exclusive Offers – Zong
The App Exclusive Offers are offers that can only be redeemed or activated through the Zong App. An App Exclusive Offer may be triggered by reaching a reload threshold or purchasing the Offer on the Zong App.
Currently, these App Exclusive Offers are available:
Price/Required Reload | Plan | Data | Social Data | App(s) | All-Net Minutes | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free | 6 GB on First Time App Registration | 200 MB/day (6 GB) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
300 PKR | Super Weekly Premium Bundle | 15 GB | 15 GB | YouTube & TikTok | 100 minutes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
1000 PKR | Supreme Offer | 10 000 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 300 minutes | 5000 SMS | 30 days |
3500 PKR | 150 GB Exclusive Prepaid MBB Offer | 150 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
Data Bundles – Zong
The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access) for Facebook, Google Duo, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp & IMO.
The following Data Bundles can be purchased:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App(s) | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 PKR | Monthly Google Maps Offer | N/A | 500 MB | Google Maps | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
2 PKR | 1 Hour YouTube | N/A | Unlimited | YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
23 PKR | Daily Basic | 100 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
49 PKR | Daily Data Max | 500 MB | 500 MB | YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
99 PKR | Weekly Haftawar Voice Offer | 1 GB | 20 GB | 1000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes allowance | N/A | 7 days | |
110 PKR | Gilgit Baltisan Offer | N/A | 4 GB | 1000 minutes | 40 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | |
250 PKR | Weekly Super Offer | 4 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
330 PKR | 5 GB Monthly On Internet SIM | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
370 PKR | Monthly Social | 12 GB | N/A | N/A | 250 minutes | 50 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days |
400 PKR | Monthly 5 GB | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
400 PKR | Monthly Social Plus | 20 GB | N/A | N/A | 500 minutes | 100 minutes | 500 SMS | 30 days |
420 PKR | Super Weekly Max | 20 GB | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 100 minutes | 500 SMS | 7 days |
499 PKR | Monthly Maheena Bhar Offer | 10 GB | 20 GB | 2000 minutes | Shared with on-net minutes allowance | N/A | 30 days | |
700 PKR | Monthly 20 GB | 20 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
785 PKR | Internet SIM 4 GB + 5 GB | 9 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1000 PKR | Monthly 40 GB | 40 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1250 PKR | Monthly Internet SIM (12 GB + 15 GB) | 27 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
2100 PKR | Internet SIM 65 GB | 65 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
3500 PKR | Monthly 160 GB MBB Exclusive Offer | 160 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
Internet SIM Packages – Zong
The Internet SIM Packages are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access) for the Internet SIM (data-only SIM card).
You can get any of the following Internet SIM Packages:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
220 PKR | Internet SIM GNO | 1 GB 3 | As per base bundle |
330 PKR | 5 GB Monthly On Internet SIM | 5 GB | 30 days |
330 PKR | Super Weekly Plus On Internet SIM | 8 GB | 7 days |
425 PKR | Super Weekly Max on Internet SIM | 25 GB | 7 days |
550 PKR | Internet SIM DTO | 1 GB | 1 day |
575 PKR | 20 GB Monthly Internet SIM | 20 GB | 30 days |
785 PKR | Internet 5 GB SIM/3 months | 5 GB | 90 days |
940 PKR | Monthly 40 GB Internet SIM | 40 GB | 30 days |
1100 PKR | Internet SIM 3 GB/3 month | 3 GB/month (9 GB) | 180 days |
1250 PKR | Internet SIM Monthly 27GB | 27 GB | 30 days |
1300 PKR | Internet SIM 15 GB/3 months | 15 GB | 90 days |
1875 PKR | Internet SIM Monthly 35GB | 35 GB | 30 days |
2100 PKR | Internet SIM Monthly 65GB | 65 GB | 30 days |
2600 PKR | Internet SIM Monthly 160GB | 160 GB | 30 days |
2700 PKR | Internet SIM New Tariff 12 GB/3 Month | 12 GB/month (36 GB) | 90 days |
3300 PKR | Internet SIM 175 GB | 175 GB 2 | 30 days |
5750 PKR | Internet SIM 65 GB/ 3 months | 65 GB | 90 days |
12 500 PKR | Internet SIM 105 GB (Inc. 30GB 4am-4pm)/ 6 months | 105 GB 1 | 180 days |
23 000 PKR | Internet SIM 105GB (Inc. 30GB 4am-4pm)/ 12 months | 105 GB 1 | 365 days |
1 105 GB anytime data, 30 GB for between 4:00 – 16:00
2 175 GB anytime data, 100 GB for between 1:00 – 9:00
3 for between 1:00 – 9:00
Mobile Broadband (MBB) Bundles – Zong
The Mobile Broadband (MBB) Bundles are data (without 5G NR access) bundles exclusively for those with a Zong MBB device.
The following Mobile Broadband (MBB) Bundles are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
450 PKR | Monthly Prepaid MBB Add-On 5 GB | 5 GB | As per base bundle |
999 PKR | Monthly MBB Monthly 30 GB Offer | 30 GB | 30 days |
2100 PKR | Mobile Broadband Reactivation Offer | 35 GB | 30 days |
2500 PKR | MBB 65GB | 65 GB | 30 days |
2600 PKR | Prepaid MBB Monthly 80 GB | 80 GB 1 | 30 days |
3000 PKR | Monthly MBB 200 GB Data Bundle | 200 GB | 30 days |
3300 PKR | Prepaid MBB Monthly 100 GB | 100 GB 2 | 30 days |
5750 PKR | Prepaid MBB 3 Months Prepaid MBB (65 GB/Month) | 65 GB/month (180 GB) | 90 days |
12 500 PKR | MBB Data Bundle 75GB + 30GB of 6 Months | 105 GB | 180 days |
23 000 PKR | 12 Months Prepaid MBB (75 GB/Month) | 105 GB | 360 days |
1 80 GB anytime data, 80 GB for between 4:00 – 16:00
2 100 GB anytime data, 100 GB for between 4:00 – 16:00
APN/Internet Settings – Zong
- Name: Internet
- APN: zonginternet
Note: Do not add or change anything else not mentioned above.
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Ufone
Ufone is the smallest operator in Pakistan. They are also, in most cases, the cheapest operator in the country.
Ufone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Ufone:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Ufone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Recharge Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* Roaming
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Ufone
Ufone has decent coverage in Pakistan. However, they have the worst coverage of the big four operators.
When putting the four operators' coverage maps next to each other, you will see fewer LTE dots with Ufone than the other operators. For some reason, it took Ufone until 2019 to enable 4G/LTE (for comparison, Zong started deploying 4G/LTE in 2014).
Not only is network reception significantly weaker with Ufone than with the other Pakistani operators, but speeds are notably slower (the slowest in the country).
Ufone does have an official coverage map on its site. However, they decided to go with the dots on Google Maps route, which is, personally speaking, an awful way of showcasing your coverage. However, it is still better than having no official map at all (looking at you, Jazz & Telenor Pakistan).
Below is Ufone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Ufone's official coverage map.
You can check if the area you are in is covered by 3G or 4G/LTE quickly with USSD codes. To check 3G availability, dial *3344#. To check if 4G/LTE is available, dial *4#.
SIM Card Price – Ufone
You can purchase a Ufone SIM card starting from 200 PKR, depending on the SIM card you choose, in Ufone offices or stores. They can also be ordered online with free delivery (for some SIM cards).
* Dial *1000# to activate the offer
You can also book Golden and Platinum Numbers, which can be remembered easier, and pick them up at the nearest Ufone store. Golden Numbers have a surcharge of 50 PKR (or 0 PKR during). Platinum Numbers have a surcharge of 1500 PKR (or 499 PKR during promotions).
Ufone has four different starter SIM cards to choose from, which are:
- New SIM Offer (200 PKR)
- Classic Offer (250 PKR)
- Super Card Double Offer (570 PKR)
- Internet SIM (200 PKR)
Below is an overview of the perks each starter SIM card includes:
Price | SIM Card | Data | WhatsApp Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Perks Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
200 PKR | New SIM Offer | 2000 MB | Unlimited (90 days) | 500 minutes | 25 minutes | 500 SMS | 5 days |
200 PKR | Internet SIM | 1000 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
250 PKR | Classic Offer | N/A | Unlimited * | N/A | N/A | N/A | 90 days |
570 PKR | Super Card Double Offer | 3400 MB | N/A | 2000 minutes | 300 minutes | 8000 SMS | 30 days |
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Pakistan, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Ufone (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Pakistan or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Pakistan eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Sheesh (Pakistan only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Pakistan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Pakistan – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: APAC (up to 20 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Pakistan eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Ufone for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ufone
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Ufone
Ufone has six data-featured prepaid plans:
- Internet Offers (combo)
- All In One Offers (combo)
- Ufone Super Card Family (combo)
- iPhone Buckets (data for iPhones)
- Internet SIM Bundles (data for data SIM card)
I will list all the prices in PKR (Pakistani Rupee).
To convert PKR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Internet Offers – Ufone
The Internet Offers are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Internet Offers are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 PKR | Unlimited Instagram & Threads Offer | N/A | 500 MB | Instagram & Threads | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | *9898# |
5 PKR | Unlimited WhatsApp | N/A | 500 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | *987# | |
8 PKR | Best Morning Offer | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day (9:00 – 12:00) | *4200# |
12 PKR | Daily Free Fire Offer | 250 MB | 500 MB | Freefire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | *8080# |
12 PKR | Daily PUBGM Offer | 250 MB | 500 MB | PUBG Mobile | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | *8080# |
16.52 PKR | Daily Light | 40 MB | 1 GB | Facebook, Line, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | *2256# |
20 PKR | Daily Off Peak Plus | 1.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day (6:00 – 18:00) | *10# |
22 PKR | Mega Internet | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 night (24:00 – 12:00) | *550# |
30 PKR | Daily Shoq Pack | 1 GB | Free subscription | SHOQ | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | N/A |
50 PKR | Monthly Snapchat Offer | N/A | 6 GB | Snapchat | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | *9694# |
60 PKR | Weekly Free Fire | 1 GB | 4 GB | Freefire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *8080# |
60 PKR | Weekly PUBG | 1 GB | 4 GB | PUBG Mobile | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *8080# |
70 PKR | Weekly SnackVideo Offer | N/A | 4 GB | Snack Video | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *265# |
80 PKR | Ufone TikTok Offer | N/A | 4 GB | TikTok | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *2345# |
99 PKR | Monthly WhatsApp Offer | N/A | 6 GB | Snapchat | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | *987# |
100 PKR | Monthly Freefire | N/A | 10 GB | Freefire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | *8080# |
100 PKR | Monthly PUBG | N/A | 10 GB | PUBG Mobile | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | *8080# |
135 PKR | Internet Max Offer | 25 GB 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *2570# |
150 PKR | YouTube Offer | N/A | 5 GB | YouTube | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *5883# |
150 PKR | Weekly Social Offer | N/A | 6 GB | Facebook, Snapchat & WhatsApp | 200 minutes | 25 minutes | 200 SMS | 7 days | *6660# |
160 PKR | Super Internet | 1.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *220# |
180 PKR | Weekly Video Offer | N/A | 6 GB | Snack Video, TikTok & YouTube | 200 minutes | 25 minutes | 200 SMS | 7 days | *4383# |
200 PKR | Monthly Facebook Offer | N/A | 6 GB | 150 minutes | 20 minutes | 150 minutes | 30 days | *987# | |
200 PKR | Social Champion Offer | N/A | 6 GB | Facebook, Instagram, Threads & Snapchat | 150 minutes | 20 minutes | 150 minutes | 30 days | *1818# |
200 PKR | Weekly Shoq Pack | 3.5 GB | Free subscription | SHOQ | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | N/A |
299 PKR | Weekly Internet Plus | 16 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *260# |
299 PKR | UPOWER Internet | 16 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *270# |
350 PKR | Social Hero Offer | N/A | 12 GB | Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat & WhatsApp | 300 minutes | 50 minutes | 300 SMS | 30 days | *4440# |
350 PKR | Weekly Max Offer | 20 GB | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 100 minutes | N/A | 7 days | N/A |
375 PKR | Sab Se Bari Offer | 25 GB | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 100 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *7777# |
380 PKR | Social Plus Offer | N/A | 15 GB | Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat & WhatsApp | 500 minutes | 100 minutes | 500 SMS | 30 days | *6373# |
399 PKR | Sab Se Bari Plus Offer | 40 GB | N/A | N/A | 5000 minutes | 250 minutes | 5000 SMS | 7 days | N/A |
430 PKR | Weekly Digital Offer | 60 GB | N/A | N/A | 7000 minutes | 600 minutes | 7000 SMS | 7 days | *7777# |
599 PKR | Super Internet Plus | 18 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | *290# |
800 PKR | Monthly Heavy Internet | 30 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | *310# |
* 3 GB anytime data, 3 GB for between 1:00 – 8:00
You are allowed to purchase multiple monthly bundles at the same time (the same ones or combining ones). This does not apply to the daily, 3-day, and weekly bundles.
All In One Offers – Ufone
The All In One Offers are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following All In One Offers are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes (+PTCL) | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9.20 PKR | Power Hour | 60 MB | 60 minutes* | 60 SMS | 1 hour | *99# |
21 PKR | Daily Pakistan Offer | 10 MB | 100 minutes | N/A | 1 day | *888# |
122 PKR | Weekly Pakistan Offer | 100 MB | 700 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *8888# |
140 PKR | Asli Chappar Phaar Offer | 1000 MB | 100 minutes (no PTCL) | 100 SMS | 7 days | *5050# |
475 PKR | Monthly Pakistan Offer | 400 MB | 4000 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *8888# |
* On-net minutes can also be used to call Vfone (PTCL) numbers.
Super Card Family – Ufone
The Super Card Family Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Super Card Family Packages are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | On-Net Minutes (+PTCL) | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
180 PKR | Super Internet | 1.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days | *220# |
420 PKR | Mini Super Card | 3 GB | 1 GB 1 | 1000 minutes | 100 minutes | 3500 SMS | 15 days | *230# |
899 PKR | Super Card Max | 10 GB | N/A | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | 350 minutes | 4500 SMS | 30 days | *629# |
949 PKR | Super Card Grand | 20 GB | N/A | 6000 minutes | 450 minutes | 6000 SMS | 30 days | *899# |
1299 PKR | Super Card Gold | 30 GB | N/A | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | 600 minutes | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | 30 days | *900# |
1500 PKR | Digital Grand Offer | 100 GB | N/A | 10 000 minutes | 1000 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 30 days | *900# |
1600 PKR | Digital Mega Offer | 200 GB | N/A | 10 000 minutes | 1000 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 30 days | N/A |
1 + 1 GB for Facebook and 1 GB for WhatsApp
iPhone Buckets – Ufone
The iPhone Buckets are data plans (without 5G NR access) with reduced speeds (up to 3 Mbps) specifically for iPhone users.
The following iPhone Buckets are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Data | Speeds | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
1000 PKR | 3 GB | 3 Mbps | 30 days | *7667# |
1800 PKR | 5 GB | 3 Mbps | 30 days | *7117# |
Honestly, I have no idea why these bundles exist because iPhone users can get any other bundle mentioned so far, which are all far cheaper than the iPhone Buckets and do not have to deal with speed reductions.
You can activate multiple Content Bundles simultaneously (the same ones or combining different ones).
Internet SIM Bundles – Ufone
The Internet SIM Bundles are data bundles (without 5G NR access) exclusively for Ufone's Internet SIM (data-only SIM).
You can get one of the following Internet SIM Bundles:
Price | Bundle | Data | Social Media Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
180 PKR | Super Internet | 1.2 GB | N/A | 7 day |
250 PKR | Monthly Light | 1 GB | 2 GB | 30 days |
500 PKR | Monthly Heavy | 3 GB | 2 GB | 30 days |
1000 PKR | Monthly Max | 10 GB | 2 GB | 30 days |
Roaming with Ufone
Ufone does not have any regular plans that include free international roaming (IR). However, they do have attractive roaming packages. Check out this guide for more information about roaming with Ufone.
APN/Internet Settings – Ufone
- Name: Ufone
- APN: ufone.ptinternet
Note: Do not add or change anything else not mentioned above.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Pakistan
Getting a SIM card from either Jazz or Zong would do you well when considering a Pakistani SIM card.
Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.