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Business News of Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Source: Hamza Karim

Vodafone offers discount on roaming service for Hajj Pilgrims

Ghana’s most reliable network, Vodafone is offering 73% discount on current roaming charges for Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia. The unmatched offer from the telecommunications giant will enable Hajj pilgrims stay connected with their friends and family throughout the season.

The amazing offer which is specifically designed for Vodafone prepaid customers is running from now till the end of October 2013. Vodafone’s Hajj offer is currently the only roaming offer in the country that gives 73% discount on roaming charges to the Saudi Arabia. The offer has already been provisioned for all Vodafone prepaid customers and can be automatically accessed when they arrive Saudi Arabia.

“We want to empower our customers who are going on the Hajj this year to stay connected to their family and friends back home in Ghana without worrying about the cost”. We are excited and proud to support our Muslim pilgrims in this great way as they embark on this important religious mission” said the Chief Marketing Officer, Uche Ofodile.

The telecommunications giant recently made significant donations to the National Chief Imam and the Nima community. They also sponsored this year’s Eid celebrations, ‘Sallafest’ in Nima.