Tpad amongst the list of Private Sector Companies (Google, LG, BP, Visa, AT&T, UPS, JCB) who have donated towards the Pakistan Floods Appeal 2010. Tpad has a special Pakistan Offer that allows users to make cheap calls to Pakistan from 3 cent @ http://www.tpad.com/pakistan
The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. The United States Government is now providing approximately $268 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts, which does not include considerable in-kind and technical assistance specifically to address the impact of these floods.
This includes approximately $218 million to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan, through many local and international organizations, the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority, and the UN’s emergency response plan. An additional $50 million has also been allocated for initial recovery efforts to assist with rebuilding communities impacted by the floods. The U.S. also has provided civilian and military in-kind assistance in the form of halal meals, pre-fabricated steel bridges and other infrastructure support, as well as air support to and within Pakistan to transport goods and rescue people at an approximate value of $47 million.* These aircraft have evacuated more than 13,000 people and delivered 5.4 million pounds of relief supplies. We are also expanding pre-existing programs in flood-affected areas.
American business and private citizens are also making generous contributions to assist the people of Pakistan.
Latest Developments:
* The United States has committed $21 million to provide seed and fertilizer to flood-affected farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The money will help ensure there’s a viable crop of rabi wheat this winter and prevent future food insecurity. $16 million of the funds for the program will be provided by the Kerry-Lugar-Berman Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act. An additional $5 million will come from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The program will be implemented by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and will provide wheat seed, vegetable seed and fertilizer packages to help approximately 1.7 million people in 12 districts, particularly female-headed households, female farmers, and households with children under five years old.
* The United States announced today that it is providing $5 million to fight malaria in flood-affected regions of Pakistan. The U.S., in partnership with Pakistan’s Ministry of Health, is providing the money to the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) for use in its anti-malaria programs. The funds will be used to preposition rapid testing kits and anti-malarial medications. It will also go towards educational programs designed to teach at-risk communities the early warning signs of a malaria outbreak.
* On September 13 and 14, the U.S. Air force transported 55,600 pounds of assistance from Sukkur to Jacobabad and 40,000 pounds of WFP humanitarian assistance from Sukkur to Jacobabad as well as 70,000 pounds of humanitarian relief supplies from Sialkot to Quetta and Chaklala to Skardu. The U.S. Marine Corps transported 14,190 pounds of supplies from Chaklala to Gilgit and 29,700 pounds of supplies to areas west of Sukkur. The U.S. Army delivered 64,152 pounds of supplies to the Upper Swat Valley and Kohistan and evacuated 58 internally displaced persons.
Selected U.S. Contributions To Date:
* In total, the U.S. has provided 13 mobile water treatment units that each produce enough clean water for 60,000 people a day; twelve 20,000-liter water bladders for the storage of clean water; 170,900 10-liter water containers; 15 million water purification tablets (sufficient to chlorinate 150 million liters of water); 58 Zodiac inflatable rescue boats; 96 concrete saws and saw blades; 236,980 blankets; and 6,663 rolls of plastic sheeting for the construction of temporary shelters. These relief supplies brought in from USAID warehouses in Dubai, Italy, and the United States are in addition to the supplies purchased locally by partners that are providing to those in need.
* From September 1-13, WFP and partners reached approximately 1.2 million people with nearly 15,800 metric tons of food. Since August 1, WFP and partners have reached nearly 3 million people in 50 districts in 6 provinces with nearly 50,000 metric tons of food. The U.S. has provided $51.5 million in food assistance to date.
* By September 14, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which the United States is supporting through the State Department, had assisted more than 928,000 flood-affected people across Pakistan.
Private Sector Response:
* To date, the private sector has donated approximately $10.5 million in contributions to flood relief efforts. Private sector entities that have contributed include: 3M, Abbott, Agility Logistics, Al-Bario Engineering, Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, BASF, Bayer, Becton Dickinson, BHP Billiton Petroleum, BMO Financial Group, BMW Group, Boeing, BP, Cargill, Caterpillar, Chevron, Cisco, Citi, Coca-Cola, Cummins, Inc, DHL, The Dow Chemical Co., DTAC Thailand, DuPont, DynCorp International, EMC, Environment Consultancies & Options, Equate Petrochemical, Expedia, Inc., ExxonMobil, Feros Sons Laboratories, GE, General Mills, GlaxoSmithKline, Google, James Hardie, Hadayat Sons, Harris Financial Corporation, Honda Motor Co., ICI Pakistan, Infineon Technologies, ITT Corporation, JCB, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Kabani & Company, KAPCO, Kraft Foods, Levi Strauss, LG Electronics, MDS Foods, Medtronic, Microsoft, MoneyGram International, Monsanto, Motorola, NetSol Technologies, Inc., Novo Nordisk, Orascom Telecom, Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD., PepsiCo, Pfizer, Primatics Financial, Procter & Gamble, Rogers Communications, Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Dutch Shell, Henry Schein, Inc., Sheraton, Siemens, Silver Star Enterprises, Staples, Inc., Tethyan Copper Company, Toshiba Group, Toyota, Tpad, UPS, Verizon, Visa, Western Union, and Wackenhut Pakistan.
* People in Pakistan are invited to share information and updates by SMS texting the word FLOODS to 7111. People using the country’s active Humari Awaz (“Our Voice”) cell phone network are able to update each other about the latest flood news, valuable NGO grant and business opportunities and to make new announcements of support by SMS texting the word FLOODS to 7111. The Humari Awaz social network was launched by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Government College Lahore during her visit to Pakistan in October 2009. Since the launch, the network’s subscribers collectively have sent over 350 million messages. To learn how to use Humari Awaz mobile users need only SMS the words "HELP" or "MADAD" to 7111.
Public Donation Information:
* The most effective way people can assist relief efforts is by making cash contributions to humanitarian organizations that are conducting relief operations. Cash donations allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in the affected region); reduce the burden on scarce resources (such as transportation routes, staff time, warehouse space, etc.); can be transferred very quickly and without transportation costs; support the economy of the disaster-stricken region; and ensure culturally, dietary, and environmentally appropriate assistance.
* The Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan cellular phone industry are inviting Pakistanis to contribute to the Prime Minister’s Fund for Flood Relief beginning August 5 by texting the amount of their donation to “1234.” A number of NGOs and companies have announced the establishment of trust funds or donations to the Prime Minister’s Fund.
* As Secretary Clinton announced August 18, the U.S. government, through the Department of State, has established the Pakistan Relief Fund for all to join in the tremendous relief, recovery and reconstruction effort. Individuals, corporations, and other organizations can send much needed help to the people of Pakistan by contributing to this fund at www.state.gov. In the U.S., individuals can send $10 through mobile phones by texting “FLOOD” to 27722.
* Working with mGive, Americans are also contributing to Pakistan flood relief by texting the word “SWAT” to 50555. The text results in a donation of $10 to the UNHCR Pakistan Flood Relief Effort. Every $10 helps provide tents and emergency aid to displaced families.
* A list of humanitarian organizations that are accepting cash donations for flood response efforts in Pakistan can be found at www.interaction.org. Information about organizations responding to the humanitarian situation in Pakistan may be available at www.reliefweb.int.
More information can be found at:
* www.state.gov/pakistanflooding
* USAID: www.usaid.gov/pakistanflooding
* The Center for International Disaster Information: www.cidi.org or (703) 276-1914
* Tpad Pakistan Flood Appeal PR - http://www.tpad.com/tpad-about-us/press-release-ramzan/
*The in-kind figure is not included in the calculation of the current USG total. It is an estimate of costs to date. The amount will be adjusted as additional information becomes available.
Article Source: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/09/147200.htm
PRN: 2010/1265
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Tpad to donate 50% of sales to Pakistan Floods Appeal
Half of all Tpad Middle East VoIP sales to go toward helping Pakistan floods victims
Tpad announced that it will donate 50% of all credit purchases until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. This will apply to all Tpad VoIP credit purchases from the Middle East.
Dr. Tariq, Head of Group Marketing at the global communications provider, said that Tpad calling rates are already the lowest in the world and the company felt that rather than doing a Ramzan discount offer like some other companies, it would be more appropriate to help the victims of this disaster. The 50% level of contribution is unprecedented and much higher than offered in similar donations by anyone in the past. He hoped that customers will get behind this offer and help themselves to cheap calls and also aid others in the process.
He said: “Many of Tpad’s customers in the Middle East are from Pakistan and this will also allow them to indirectly support the affected people in Pakistan as well as benefit from Tpad’s lowest ever calling rates to Pakistan from just 3 cents per minute. We hope that all who learn about this Ramzan announcement will tell their friends and encourage them to use Tpad instead of any alternative service. By doing so, they will be effectively donating themselves too”.
“Users do not need to have a PC to use Tpad as the service can also be set up with the popular Nokia mobile phones. Nokia E and N series, for example E61, E65, E90 and the N95 phones can be easily configured to use the Tpad VoIP / SIP settings.”
The donation pledge by Tpad is limited to Tpad consumer credit purchases between 18th August and 12th September 2010, from all Middle East countries (including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar etc).
All funds will be donated to the “Pakistan Floods Appeal” of UK Charity GT Foundation, which is registered under the UK Charities Commission (Charity Registration Number 1063741). The Charity Trustees said that they were grateful that the company had agreed to the funding to relieve suffering from this disaster and directly help the affected people of Pakistan.
Tpad have also recorded instructional VoIP videos (available on their company website) in order to make the process of joining Tpad, and purchasing of Tpad call credit even easier for new users. For more information or to take advantage of Tpad's new Pakistan special rate offer of just 3 cents ($USD) to call anywhere in Pakistan visit: http://www.tpad.com/cheap-calls/pakistan
About Tpad (www.tpad.com):
Tpad is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation VoIP telephony solutions for consumers and businesses and is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP hardware (Soft phones, Dialers, Mobile SIP Clients, Linksys ATAs, IP phones or Nokia Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in Jersey with offices and Service Centers in many countries.
Tpad announced that it will donate 50% of all credit purchases until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. This will apply to all Tpad VoIP credit purchases from the Middle East.
Dr. Tariq, Head of Group Marketing at the global communications provider, said that Tpad calling rates are already the lowest in the world and the company felt that rather than doing a Ramzan discount offer like some other companies, it would be more appropriate to help the victims of this disaster. The 50% level of contribution is unprecedented and much higher than offered in similar donations by anyone in the past. He hoped that customers will get behind this offer and help themselves to cheap calls and also aid others in the process.
He said: “Many of Tpad’s customers in the Middle East are from Pakistan and this will also allow them to indirectly support the affected people in Pakistan as well as benefit from Tpad’s lowest ever calling rates to Pakistan from just 3 cents per minute. We hope that all who learn about this Ramzan announcement will tell their friends and encourage them to use Tpad instead of any alternative service. By doing so, they will be effectively donating themselves too”.
“Users do not need to have a PC to use Tpad as the service can also be set up with the popular Nokia mobile phones. Nokia E and N series, for example E61, E65, E90 and the N95 phones can be easily configured to use the Tpad VoIP / SIP settings.”
The donation pledge by Tpad is limited to Tpad consumer credit purchases between 18th August and 12th September 2010, from all Middle East countries (including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar etc).
All funds will be donated to the “Pakistan Floods Appeal” of UK Charity GT Foundation, which is registered under the UK Charities Commission (Charity Registration Number 1063741). The Charity Trustees said that they were grateful that the company had agreed to the funding to relieve suffering from this disaster and directly help the affected people of Pakistan.
Tpad have also recorded instructional VoIP videos (available on their company website) in order to make the process of joining Tpad, and purchasing of Tpad call credit even easier for new users. For more information or to take advantage of Tpad's new Pakistan special rate offer of just 3 cents ($USD) to call anywhere in Pakistan visit: http://www.tpad.com/cheap-calls/pakistan
About Tpad (www.tpad.com):
Tpad is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation VoIP telephony solutions for consumers and businesses and is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP hardware (Soft phones, Dialers, Mobile SIP Clients, Linksys ATAs, IP phones or Nokia Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in Jersey with offices and Service Centers in many countries.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Tpad Expands Consumer VoIP Convenience with Google Checkout
Payment options increase benefits of choosing Voice over Internet Protocol technology
As one of the leading global suppliers of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, Tpad today announced the addition of Google Checkout to their roster of online payment options for their consumer services division. Tpad is dedicated to providing their customers in 28 countries with low-cost, superior service call packages, and the addition of this payment option further enhances the convenience of purchasing their VoIP call credits online.
Google Checkout has become a strong contender in online payment processors, allowing secure transactions for consumers integrated with fraud protection. The benefits for Tpad and its customers are numerous, starting with an increased level of security - via this partnership with Google Checkout they can purchase the services they need at each billing period without entering their information each time. The Brand Director of Tpad, Steven Johns spoke about the decision to use Google Checkout:
"Tpad has exercised a comprehensive strategy in partnering with Google Checkout to provide more convenience to our customers in the UK, US and European countries. This will allow them to have access to VoIP services and make international calls at a fraction of the cost they are paying currently with their local telecom. During 2010, Tpad intends to continue our proactive approach to deliver cutting edge communication services to keep our customers on point and in touch at the lowest rates possible." Johns continued: “As more consumers discover the advantages of VoIP, Tpad has revamped its service offerings to ensure that consumers enjoy the same level of convenience as our business customers. “
Tpad’s strategy is also in direct response to the need to differentiate their brand from the competition in the residential VoIP marketplace by addressing the needs of consumers who shop frequently online and want to further enhance the security level of their transactions. Using Google Checkout allows them to purchase their services from Tpad in addition to thousands of other merchants without exposing their credit card information. In addition, customers can keep track of their online purchases from Tpad and their other Google Checkout transactions as well.
Tpad has made it easy to access these savings; customers simply register for a free Tpad VoIP account. Once you verify your email, log in with your 7 digit Tpad number and password. You can select the level of credits you want to purchase and when you click the Google Checkout button you will be taken to the Google secure website to complete your purchase.
Customers can use any standard mobile phone with free Nimbuzz or Fring SIP software installed to access the Tpad VoIP network or download a free PC soft phone such as ZolPer, Express Talk or Xlite. If customers have a SIP or VoIP compatible device such as an IP phone, Google Android phone, Apple i-Phone, Nokia Wi-Fi Mobile or Linksys ATA , they can access the service as well. Consumers and Tpad both benefit from this payment option; for consumers they can purchase just the amount they need without any hidden transaction fees or being tied to a long-term commitment and Tpad is able to further enhance its level of customer care.
The Tpad VoIP advantage is not only in the savings, but in the level of crystal clear voice quality and superior customer care from Tpad’s tier one data center. Unlike the case of making an international call on many mobile carriers, the receiver of the call is not charged when the connection is made, no matter where they are on the globe or the length of the call.
About Tpad (http://www.Tpad.com):
Tpad, a tier one data provider, is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Tpad Expands Shopping Convenience for Consumers with PayPal
Leading Tier One Provider of VoIP Technology Offers Customers an Easier Way to Buy Tpad VoIP Call Credits
Tpad, one of the industry’s most progressive telephony companies, is dedicated to providing superior customer care and high quality service in VoIP technology. The company recently announced the expansion of their customer payment options to include PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment processors. For Tpad customers around the world who use PayPal, purchasing their VoIP call credits just got a lot easier.PayPal began operations in 1999 as an online payment processor. For small businesses, PayPal works as an alternative to an expensive merchant account. For individuals, PayPal is a secure method for shopping online instead of using their credit card. The company was purchased by eBay in 2002.
Tpad, a tier one data provider, is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Soft phones, ATAs, IP phones or Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.
Tpad Expands Shopping Convenience for Consumers with PayPal
Leading Tier One Provider of VoIP Technology Offers Customers an Easier Way to Buy Tpad VoIP Call Credits
Tpad, one of the industry’s most progressive telephony companies, is dedicated to providing superior customer care and high quality service in VoIP technology. The company recently announced the expansion of their customer payment options to include PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment processors. For Tpad customers around the world who use PayPal, purchasing their VoIP call credits just got a lot easier.PayPal began operations in 1999 as an online payment processor. For small businesses, PayPal works as an alternative to an expensive merchant account. For individuals, PayPal is a secure method for shopping online instead of using their credit card. The company was purchased by eBay in 2002.
Tpad, a tier one data provider, is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Soft phones, ATAs, IP phones or Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Tpad seals deal with cashU to introduce VoIP solution to major Middle East markets
Tpad, a global supplier of consumer and business VoIP telephony services, today announced that it is expanding its online payments portal by striking a major deal with cashU which will allow users to make payments for VoIP credits in over 28 countries around the world.
CashU provides merchants with a solution where they can sell their goods and services on the internet, including virtual products (such as cheap VoIP calling credit) or telephone services (DID local access numbers) that require micro payments. Merchants pay no setup or installation fees and integrating cashU is quick and simple.
This move is intended to strongly compete with other residential VoIP providers such as Skype, Vonage, Ooma, Betamax, Gizmo and Google Voice by giving users in Middle Eastern countries the capability to enjoy the benefits of Tpad VoIP where credit card penetration is extremely low. This is especially true for users in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, and the UAE.
Launched by Maktoob in July 2002, cashU is now available in 28 countries around the world. The cashU network connects hundreds of thousands of cashU cardholders, online and offline resellers as well as online businesses and merchants, and will continue to develop and advance rapidly.
CashU has provided the region with a key solution for e-commerce. cashU is a payment platform that is built upon and encapsulates the most sophisticated and up-to-date fraud prevention systems, reducing the risk of online payments and allowing for wider, safer and faster consumer participation in e-commerce.About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, the world’s most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. Tpad is a true global VoIP network and offers users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or WiFi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear quality using the very best tier one data provider.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and cheaper for people to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.
Tpad seals deal with cashU to introduce VoIP solution to major Middle East markets
Tpad, a global supplier of consumer and business VoIP telephony services, today announced that it is expanding its online payments portal by striking a major deal with cashU which will allow users to make payments for VoIP credits in over 28 countries around the world.
CashU provides merchants with a solution where they can sell their goods and services on the internet, including virtual products (such as cheap VoIP calling credit) or telephone services (DID local access numbers) that require micro payments. Merchants pay no setup or installation fees and integrating cashU is quick and simple.
This move is intended to strongly compete with other residential VoIP providers such as Skype, Vonage, Ooma, Betamax, Gizmo and Google Voice by giving users in Middle Eastern countries the capability to enjoy the benefits of Tpad VoIP where credit card penetration is extremely low. This is especially true for users in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, and the UAE.
Launched by Maktoob in July 2002, cashU is now available in 28 countries around the world. The cashU network connects hundreds of thousands of cashU cardholders, online and offline resellers as well as online businesses and merchants, and will continue to develop and advance rapidly.
CashU has provided the region with a key solution for e-commerce. cashU is a payment platform that is built upon and encapsulates the most sophisticated and up-to-date fraud prevention systems, reducing the risk of online payments and allowing for wider, safer and faster consumer participation in e-commerce.About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, the world’s most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. Tpad is a true global VoIP network and offers users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or WiFi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear quality using the very best tier one data provider.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and cheaper for people to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.
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