Combines unique design with 5MP camera and a more social Fastlane along with
6 month free internet for all Telenor Prepaid users
Karachi – 28th
available for purchase in Pakistan with 6 months free Telenor Talkshawk Internet. The new phones
extend the boundaries of affordable smartphone experience with their innovative Fastlane home
screen, attractive new design and a deeper integration with social networks. The new Asha series is
a technological marvel coupled with the outstanding manufacturing quality of Nokia and an extended
battery life.
Commenting on the new Nokia Asha range, Arif Shafique, country general manager, Nokia Pakistan
said: “With the expansion of the Nokia Asha family, we bring three exciting smartphones for our
consumers to suit their budget needs. The new Asha series has a stunning new design, a plethora
of social networking apps and enhanced imaging quality. This way, millions of consumers across
different price points will get access to smartphone technology”.
Irfan Wahab Khan, chief marketing officer, Telenor Pakistan said on the occasion: “This is yet
another example of the successful collaboration between Telenor Pakistan and Nokia. Introducing
high-quality yet affordable smartphones with a very user-friendly social experience is in line with
Telenor Pakistan’s ‘Internet for all’ strategy. We believe in bringing the internet experience to the
masses of Pakistan, and Telenor’s free 6 months’ internet offering with these new Asha devices is
aimed at encouraging people to utilize the true benefits of internet”.
With the launch of the latest range of Asha smartphones, Nokia introduces the unique ‘dual shot’
design which combines an inner layer of bold, bright coloured shell surrounded by an outer layer of
crystal-clear transparency. This distinctive combination enhances the durability of the device and
surely makes the smartphone user stand out of the crowd. The high-end design brought to this price
point is a clear differentiator, as are the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The Asha 500 offers a 2.8-inch screen, a 2-megapixel camera and 2G telephony while the Asha 502
comes with a 3-inch screen, and a 5-megapixel camera with flash. At the top of the current family
is the Asha 503, which has a 3-inch screen made from curved Gorilla Glass, a 5-megapixel camera
with flash, and 3.5G speeds. The Asha 500 and 503 come in single- and dual-SIM variants, with
Nokia’s Easy Swap technology on dual-SIM, allowing users to swap cards without restarting the
phone. While all three of these new phones come with the same software and stunning hardware
design, the three offer hardware specifications that scale upwards by model number and price.
January, 2014: Nokia Pakistan announced that the new Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 are
As social networking is the need of the hour, these new devices allow the user to become more
social across various social media. With Fastlane, users can create a personalized shortcut to the
phone’s recently accessed apps, features and content, as well as future activity, such as calendar
appointments. It’s the fastest way to access an app in its last state, as well as being the social hub
of the new Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503. Deeper integration with social networks now enables live
updates, which alert people to likes and comments through notifications on Fastlane so they never
miss an important update.
With such exciting features, the new Nokia Asha series offers a smartphone experience like never
before, and that too with Telenor Talkshawk 6 months’ free internet.
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About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people
around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access
information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its
brand one of the most recognized in the world.
About Telenor Pakistan
Telenor Pakistan is a provider of high quality telecommunication services in Pakistan since 2005. It has over 32 million
subscribers, over 2,800 employees and a nationwide network covering more than 8,000 cities. It holds a majority share in
Tamer Microfinance Bank Limited. Telenor Pakistan is 100% owned by Telenor ASA and adds on to operations in Asia.