Nimbuzz and Mobilink partner to launch a new communications solution in Pakistan

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nimbuzz, a leading cross-platform global communications solution and Mobilink have announced a partnership to bring the Nimbuzz Messenger app to Mobilink subscribers across Pakistan at an unbeatable price. Nimbuzz is one of the world's leading mobile messenger applications, which is compatible with a wide range of mobile platforms.

The partnership will enable Mobilink subscribers to opt for a special, discounted 'Nimbuzz Bundle' that will allow unlimited internet usage via Nimbuzz app for subscribers to make full use of the many features. Mobilink subscribers will also become part of the 150 million strong global Nimbuzz fraternities and able to communicate freely with Nimbuzz users across the world.

Talking about the partnership, Vikas Saxena, CEO Nimbuzz said, "Since messaging is one of the fastest growing usage categories on smartphones it becomes imperative that stakeholders in this ecosystem like telecom companies and Nimbuzz work together to bring out services that best serve this user need This tie-up will further help a large and growing user base of Nimbuzz in Pakistan to enjoy our product without caring about individual data costs much. We are excited to work with Mobilink in bringing together best communications experience on mobile for people of Pakistan. "

Moied Javeed, Director Marketing (Mobile Internet) at Mobilink highlighted, "Mobilink sustains its market leadership through innovation in the services and products that we offer to our customers. Nimbuzz is one of the leading innovators in the realm of seamless messaging and entertainment via mobile internet services. We are confident that our partnership with Nimbuzz will provide our customers with the benefits of the most modern form of data-based communication."

ABOUT NIMBUZZ
Nimbuzz is the free messaging and entertainment app for the connected generation. The multi award-winning Nimbuzz application enables users to enjoy free calls, instant messaging, games, file sharing, and social networking on their mobile device.

In addition, Nimbuzz offers discounted calling rates to most countries in the world. With more than 150 million users in 200 countries - and with more than 210,000 new registrations per day, Nimbuzz is one of the most popular communications applications for any device.

Nimbuzz is available on thousands of the world's most popular devices across all major platforms such as BlackBerry 10, Android, iOS, Symbian, Windows Phone, and J2ME, as well as Windows and Mac computers.

Nimbuzz is backed by Mangrove Capital Partners.

For more information, please visit Nimbuzz.com or follow @nimbuzz on Twitter.

ABOUT MOBILINK
Mobilink is Pakistan's leading provider of voice and data services. With over 36 million subscribers, Mobilink maintains market leadership with coverage in over 20,000 cities, towns and villages across Pakistan. Mobilink continues to innovate through cutting-edge, state of the art technology, the strongest brands, the largest portfolio of value added services, a broadband carrier division providing next generation internet technology as well as the country's largest network with over 9,000 cell sites. The company also has the largest distribution and call center network that enables it to offer wider accessibility and quality customer services across Pakistan.

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SOURCE Nimbuzz