Telenor Companion Watch - a communication gadget that enables parents to stay in touch and keep track of their children when they are not with them, is now available for purchase off the shelf. It was showcased for the first time in November 2015 at the Internet of Things (IoT) Expo in Karachi, organised by Telenor Pakistan.
Telenor Companion Watch connects with parents'/admin's smartphones through an app that displays the accurate and real-time location of the child using GPS. Children can generate SOS call to designated numbers in case of an emergency. Introducing the Telenor Companion, Irfan Wahab Khan, Deputy CEO and CMO, Telenor Pakistan said: "Telenor Pakistan has been at the forefront when it comes to social innovation. Knowing the great wonders technology can do to improve lives in a developing country like Pakistan; we have been supporting and promoting technological innovation since our inception. Telenor Companion watch is just a small example of the big change that technology can bring to life. Being the first mover of IoT (Internet of Things) in Pakistan, we are continuously striving to weave technology into the fabric of everyday life to empower the people of Pakistan."-PR