Extras
Zain extras is a bouquet of services and products. It offers you a world of fun and a variety of content tailored to suit your individual needs.
This product is based on entertainment, timely and relevant information.
Zain extras consist of the following:
· WAP
· MMS
· Ringtones
· Graphics
· Information Services
· Entertainment Content
WAP is the service that allows Zain subscribers to access the mobile internet from their handsets. With WAP you have access to online information anywhere you go at anytime of the day.
* WAP is offered over GPRS and GPRS service is available all over Nigeria
Content
Ringtones
Monophonic and Polyphonic ringtones are available to suit all tastes in music. Simply click on the ringtone link to view the available ringtones. Each ringtone costs N100.00
Graphics
Why not Jazz up your phone with some exciting pictures and animation. You can download logos, wallpapers, screensavers and cartoon strips by simply following the instructions available on the Screen Savers and Wallpapers pages.
What's more is that you can actually send the downloaded content to your friends and family by using the MMS service.
Information Services
Have you ever missed a flight because you didn't get the right time for your flight? Or maybe you are looking for an address of a particular business. With Zain extras' information services you can have up-to-date information on local flights, use the SMS directory to find businesses and get up-to-date information on various topics.
Entertainment
· Be the one with all the funny jokes. Download a new joke everyday with 'Jokes' from Zain.
· Find out what the stars have in store for you. Check your Zodiac signs from Zain.
How Do Zain extras Work ??
Zain extras uses different technology available to deliver content to your subscriber.
Monophonic Ringtones and Logos are sent using SMS. You do not need any special configuration on your phone. Your phone must however be able to receive the content. Check the user guide for more information about what your phone can do.
Polyphonic Ringtones, Coloured pictures, animations and cartoons use a combination of technologies.
· First SMS is used to request for the content (i.e. You send an SMS to choose and pay for the item you want)
· Then a WAP push will be sent to your phone. The WAP push is a special message that contains the link to where your content is. To get these types of content you need to have WAP set-up and activated on your phone.
The information and Entertainment content are sent via SMS so everybody with any phone can enjoy them.