QUESTIONS

1. What is GPRS Roaming?
2. Who can use GPRS Roaming?
3. How is GPRS charged?
4. Is MMS available while on IR? What is its charging principle?
5. What happens if one wants to answer a call while GPRS data transmission is in progress?
6. Is a notebook computer necessary for beneficial use of the GPRS?
7. How do I subscribe for GPRS International Roaming?
8. Will GPRS still work if a customer is on SMS Roaming?
9. Is GPRS available in every country I roam into?
10. Are BlackBerry services/BlackBerry Messenger(BBM) operational while on roaming?

ANSWERS

1. What is GPRS Roaming?
   GPRS is acronym for "General Packet Radio Service". Simply, GPRS is a way for transmitting data over a mobile phone. Besides access to Internet, GPRS supports access to the standard WAP. Now roaming subscribers can access their emails, play online games, exchange media-rich contents, and do so much more.
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2. Who can use GPRS Roaming?
   GPRS roaming is only available to our postpaid customers while they are on IR. You need to have a handset that supports GPRS, most of the widely available handsets in the market provide GPRS support. We suggest you get your GPRS settings configured and the service activated prior to departure (in case of roaming abroad). We also encourage you to test your GPRS handset before you leave Pakistan.
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3. How is GPRS charged?
   Charging is done on the basis of the quantity of transmitted data via GPRS, irrespective of the time the user spends online i.e. in blocks of data transmitted, e.g. 10KB, 30KB, 60KB, etc. The chargeable block varies from operator to operator and the cost of uplink (data uploaded) and downlink (data downloaded) can also be different for the same operator. Customer will be charged in US $
   
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4. Is MMS available while on IR? What is its charging principle?
   MMS can be sent and received if you have GPRS activated on IR. For availability of MMS in a particular country while roaming on a particular network operator, please consult the GPRS tariff guide. It is important to note that MMS is charged on the same principle of data quantity (and not on quantity of MMS sent/received); i.e. in blocks of data sent or received. And therefore, the cost of MMS is reflected in the GPRS tariffs. 
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5. What happens if one wants to answer a call while GPRS data transmission is in progress?
   A customer can answer the call and resume data transmission after the call has ended.
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6. Is a notebook computer necessary for beneficial use of the GPRS?
   No. For surfing WAP pages it is enough to have a GPRS handset only. The GPRS handset can also be used for connecting PC to Internet. The GPRS can be used for data synchronization, viewing of bank accounts and the use of e-mail services as well.
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7. How do I subscribe for GPRS International Roaming?
   All Warid SIMs are GPRS enabled, customers traveling with IR need to request GPRS activation/settings by:  
   • Calling Warid helpline (321)
      
   • Following GPRS procedure on Warid website
      
   • Configuration through Warid menu/STK Menu
      
   • Visiting nearest Warid Customer Service Centre  
   
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8. Will GPRS still work if a customer is on SMS Roaming?
   No, GPRS is unavailable while SMS Roaming is active.
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9. Is GPRS available in every country I roam into?
   No. GPRS is currently available in a number of destinations all around the world. For details on the list of available destinations, please click on to GPRS Tariff Sheet.
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10. Are BlackBerry services/BlackBerry Messenger(BBM) operational while on roaming?
    Yes, BlackBerry services including BBM are available while roaming abroad, provided that GPRS roaming is available in the visited destination and that your BB services are activated locally as well. Regular GPRS roaming charges will be applicable. Please view the GPRS Tariff Sheet for more details.
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