Mobilink, QMobile join hands to launch smartphones

ISLAMABAD: Mobilink and Qmobile here on Tuesday entered into a partnership to launch smartphones aimed at providing modern technologies to consumers.

Following the agreement, the Qmobile will introduce two new Jazz X Smartphones- JS-1 and JS-7 with the price of Rs 4000 and Rs 8000 respectively.

Under this deal, Qmobile will not only manufacture more Jazz X handsets for Mobilink, but also become the brand's official distributor across Pakistan.

The partnership is in line with Mobilink's strategy of introducing affordable 3G Smartphones in the market to speed-up the uptake of high-speed mobile internet in a bid to reach its goal of a digitally enabled Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy CEO and CCO - Mobilink Aamir Ibrahim said "This partnership allows us to provide our customers with a streamlined set of solutions in order to facilitate their communication needs. Qmobile's expertise allows us to create a leading range of affordable smartphones, which meet market expectations."

Muhammad Ali Khan, Head of Devices and Data - Mobilink said "The common understanding is that with the availability of affordable smartphones offering better functionality, smartphone adoption and internet penetration will rise exponentially in the near future.

This is the reason we decided to partner with Qmobile, as we believe their understanding of the needs of today's price sensitive consumer coupled with technical expertise can assist us in reaching our vision of a digital Pakistan."

Zeeshan Akhter CEO- Qmobile said "Mobilink's superior 3G services coupled with our 3G Smartphone manufacturing expertise provides us with a product range capable of disrupting the current affordable market trends.

And the power of a brand like Jazz X allows us to venture in to those areas of the local market which have not experienced the benefits of a 3G Smartphone before.”