Airtel offers special package to Hajj Pilgrims

By GNA Reporter
Accra, Aug. 25, GNA - Airtel, the Smartphone Network has announced a whopping 200 per cent discount on calls for Hajj Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia and their families to enable them stay connected during the special period.

The offer, which is open to all new and existing customers, also comes with up to 100 minutes of free incoming calls to Ghana with subscribers roaming either on Zain or STC Saudi Arabia whilst in Mecca.

This was made known in a statement issued in Accra by Mr Richard Ahiagble, the Head, Corporate Communications and copied to the Ghana News Agency.

Theresa Adade, Senior Manager in charge of International Roaming said: 'We developed this special package for our customers on the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

'We want to ensure that they stay connected with friends and family throughout the Hajj period. This package offers Pilgrims 200 per cent discount on all calls to Ghana as well as up to 10 free calls to Ghana over a 30 day period.

'In addition to this, family and friends of Pilgrims can make up to 10 free calls to Saudi Arabia and enjoy amazing discounts on voice, data and SMS over a 30 day period,' she said.

She said to subscribe, customers should simply recharge with GH₵ 50.00 or GH₵ 100.00, dial *151# and select the Hajj offer.

'A GH₵100.00 recharge gives customers up to 100 free minutes' incoming calls valid for 30 days. To find out more, customers should contact our call centre on 100.

'Airtel has the best roaming services in Ghana at the most competitive rates offering customers the best value and unrivalled convenience as they travel.

'Our partnership with renowned partners across the world including with Thuraya, enables us to seamlessly take care of all your Communication, Collaborative and Connectivity worries so you can focus on maximizing your trips,' she said.

According to the Smartphone Network, customers who do not subscribe to the Hajj offer could still enjoy 200 per cent discounts on calls and SMS from Ghana to Saudi Arabia and vice versa throughout the Hajj period.

GNA