AirtelTigo launches discount offer for Hajj pilgrims

Telecom operator, AirtelTigo, has launched a discounted offer for its new and existing pre-paid customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, aimed to enable them stay in touch with family and friends.

Under the “Hajj Offer”, customers will enjoy free incoming calls and discounted rates on voice, SMS and data for browsing the internet when they subscribe the offer.

Announcing the offer in Accra, the Director of Marketing Operations at AirtelTigo, Pius Owusu-Tuffour, said customers will have to recharge their account with a scratch card or AirtelTigo Money (ATM) with GHS50 or GHS100.

He explained that customers can sign-up by dialling *111*5*3# to enjoy the offer which is valid for 30-days, adding that pilgrims can subscribe to this offer either in Ghana before travelling for the Hajj or in Saudi Arabia while roaming on Zain or STC networks.

“Our goal has always been to serve our customers better with valuable offerings and make their lives simple. Our pre-paid customers on the holy journey to perform Hajj now have an affordable option to stay connected with their loved ones back home,” he said.

He added this offer shows the company’s continues innovation for its customers. “We will continue to innovate offerings that make it easy for our customers to stay in touch at an affordable cost.

“It is a great time to be on AirtelTigo and we are delighted to meet the communication needs of our customers with great offerings and experience. “