FAQs
Here you will find frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for basic troubleshooting.
If your question is not answered here, you can also contact customer care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for more specific inquiries. Or visit our customer care center and our team will help you out.
What is wi-tribe?
Answer: wi-tribe is a focused and reliable broadband service provider that aims to create value for broadband in emerging markets by simplifying technology and offering services that will enrich the lives of its customers.
What is wi-tribe offering?
Answer: wi-tribe provides broadband service in 4 major cities of Pakistan.
In which cities are wi-tribe’s services available in Pakistan?
Answer: wi-tribe’s services are currently being offered in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi with plans to expand to other cities in the future.
If I am having trouble with my connection, who should I contact?
Answer: In case there is any problem in accessing wi-tribe’s broadband service, please email us on [email protected], talk to our agent with our ‘Live Chat’ feature, Live Chat operation timings “10 AM to 10 PM Mon through Sat”, Use our sms complaint service “Just type WTC and send it to 9143” or call our Contact Center on 111-187-423.
What gives wi-tribe an edge over its competitors?
Answer: Our network has been specifically designed to provide high speed broadband, enabling wi-tribe to provide unparalleled service quality and coverage; keeping us one step ahead of competition and our latest technology of LTE-A 4.5G Speeds Packages makes us better then everyone as we are first in South Asia who have this technology.
What do Mbps and Kbps mean?
If I only use the Internet for browsing, what speed do I need?
With wi-tribe, can I play online games?
What type of devices is wi-tribe offering?
How can I secure my Wi-Fi network?
Answer: In order to secure your Wi-Fi network, simply download your device’s user manual, which will guide you through the process. Simply click to select your device from the following list: LTE-A CAT4 |Motrola | Gemtek | Zyxel | Tenda W268R | Tenda N3 | MT-Link | Tenda N150
Can I take my CPE to other cities?
Answer: Yes, you can use your wi-tribe device in all cities of coverage across Pakistan. Please call us at 111-187-423 or visit your nearest care center along with your device for provisioning.
Can I use my current WiMAX CPE for wi-tribe connection?
Do I need to install any drivers for wi-tribe’s Desktop/Wi-Fi Modem/Pocket Modem?
What is the minimum requirement for a PC/laptop to use wi-tribe service?
If I need to upgrade/downgrade my package, what do I need to do?
Answer:
3G Packages
Package upgrade/downgrade can be done once a month. In case of upgrade, the difference in your security deposit will be charged, payable in advance or added to your current month’s bill. In case of package downgrade, there will be no charge and no refund will be given.
LTE-A 4.5G Packages
Package upgrade/downgrade can be done once a month. In case of upgrade, the differential amount of both the Packages needs to be payable in advance. In case of package downgrade, a fixed charge of PKR.500/- (nonrefundable) will be applied which also needs to be paid in advance.
You can call our contact center on 111-187 423 or email us at [email protected] to upgrade/downgrade your service.
How can I change my device?
How can I freeze my wi-tribe account?
Answer: You can get your wi-tribe 3G services frozen for a minimum duration of 30 days (twice a service year) and a maximum duration of 60 days (once a service year). You will have to pay a fixed charge of Rs.100 per request for freezing your account (payable in advance or added to current month’s invoice). After the freezing period is over, the account will be activated automatically. You will have to clear all outstanding dues in order to freeze your account.
This option is however not available in wi-tribe`s LTE-A 4.5 service
How will I know that my maximum volume limit has been reached?
Answer: For volume limited packages, e-mail and SMS alerts are sent on consumption of 50%, 75%, 90% and 100% of volume. For details on your account consumption, please log on to my wi-tribe.
How can I pay my wi-tribe bill?
Answer: You can pay your bill through the following modes:
- Cash: Payable at all Customer Care Centers
- Cheque: Payable to “wi-tribe Pakistan Limited”
- Credit/Debit Card
- wi-tribe Scratch cards: Through my.wi-tribe or SMS 9143 facility
- Easypaisa: At any easypaisa outlet in our cities of operation
- Drop box facility: Available at all Care Centers
- Home collection: You can call our helpline at 111-187-423 to request a home collection.
- Payment through Banks: You can pay your wi-tribe bill at various branches of Standard Chartered, KASB Bank, Bank Islami and Samba Bank. Click here for a list of all supported banks.
- Nadra e-Sahulat: At any Nadra e-Sahuat outlet in our cities of operation.
- UBL Omni: At any UBL Omni Dukaan outlet in our cities of operation
- Timepey: You can pay your bill by visiting your nearest Timepey shop.
Which add-ons does wi-tribe offer at the moment?
Answer: wi-tribe offers various add-ons to enhance your internet experience. Please visit here for details.
How can I purchase an add-on?
- logging into my wi-tribe (credit purchase*)
- calling our Contact Centre at 111-187-423 (credit purchase*)
- visiting a wi-tribe Customer Care Centre (advance cash payment)
- talking to our agent with the ‘Live Chat’ feature
- sending an SMS to 9143 in the following formats: 2GB(space)(Customer ID) or 5GB(space)(Customer ID)
*A credit purchase can only be made once a month, and has a maximum credit limit of Rs.300 only
My bill was less in Qubee than the one you sent me?
Billing will remain the same.
I had the connection of 4Mbps, why is it 2Mbps?
After successful migration all customers will be assigned the same package as was in Qubee.
If we want to close the account, from where we can get the security deposit?
If the account has been migrated to wi-tribe network account will be closed and security can be refunded (if applicable) by wi-tribe care center.
Can we swap with LTE?
Not in the migration phase.
What are the packages for Qubee customers?
Package | Speed | Quota(GB) | MLR(Rs.) | BRM Package Name |
AW_BE_512_10GB | 512Kbps | 10 | 550 | Postpaid – Qubee AW_BE_512_10GB |
QW_1024_10GB | 1MB | 10 | 850 | Postpaid – Qubee QW_1024_10GB |
1Mbps_Explore_10 | 1MB | 20 | 600.88 | Postpaid – Qubee 1Mbps_Explore_10 |
1Mbps_Explore_10B | 1MB | 20 | 600.88 | |
XXT_1MB_Max | 1MB | 40 | 500 | Postpaid – Qubee XXT_1MB_Max |
1Mbps_Explore_20 | 1MB | 40 | 999 | Postpaid – Qubee 1Mbps_Explore_20 |
QW_BE_1024_20GB | 1MB | 40 | 1000 | Postpaid – Qubee QW_BE_1024_20GB |
1pt5_x_XXT_1MB_Max | 1MB | 60 | 625 | Postpaid – Qubee 1pt5_x_XXT_1MB_Max |
Q3Y15EULS | 1MB | 60 | 800 | Postpaid – Qubee Q3Y15EULS |
2_x_XXT_1MB_Max | 1MB | 80 | 750 | Postpaid – Qubee 2_x_XXT_1MB_Max |
1Mbps_Explore_Max_PNJB | 1MB | 80 | 1086 | Postpaid – Qubee 1Mbps_Explore_Max_PNJB |
1Mbps_Explore_Max | 1MB | 100 | 1299 | Postpaid – Qubee 1Mbps_Explore_Max |
AW_BE_1024_UL_1 | 1MB | 500 | 650 | Postpaid – Qubee AW_BE_1024_UL_1 |
XT_1MB_Max_W | 1MB | 500 | 750 | Postpaid – Qubee XT_1MB_Max_W |
QW15_BE_1024_UL | 1MB | 500 | 1295 | Postpaid – Qubee QW15_BE_1024_UL |
1Mbps_Explore_MaxB | 1MB | 500 | 1299 | Postpaid – Qubee 1Mbps_Explore_MaxB |
ReconPromo_850_EMax | 1.2MB | 40 | 850 | Postpaid – Qubee ReconPromo_850_EMax |
ReconPromo_900_EMax | 1.2MB | 40 | 900 | Postpaid – Qubee ReconPromo_900_EMax |
Q1Y15V20 | 1.5MB | 40 | 1100 | Postpaid – Qubee Q1Y15V20 |
QW_BE_1536_20GB | 1.5MB | 40 | 1100 | Postpaid – Qubee QW_BE_1536_20GB |
Reconpromo_1000_C20_PNJB | 2MB | 15 | 833 | Postpaid – Qubee Reconpromo_1000_C20_PNJB |
Conquer30_P | 2MB | 30 | 643 | Postpaid – Qubee Conquer30_P |
Conquer30X | 2MB | 30 | 776.32 | Postpaid – Qubee Conquer30X |
Conquer 30 B | 2MB | 30 | 776.32 | |
Q2Y14_C70_SHUTTLE_P_PNJB | 2MB | 55 | 833 | Postpaid – Qubee Q2Y14_C70_SHUTTLE_P_PNJB |
Conquer60 | 2MB | 60 | 1199 | Postpaid – Qubee Conquer60 |
Conquer60 B | 2MB | 60 | 1200 | Postpaid – Qubee Conquer60 B |
XXT_2MB_Max | 2MB | 70 | 750 | Postpaid – Qubee XXT_2MB_Max |
XT_2MB_Max | 2MB | 70 | 1000 | Postpaid – Qubee XT_2MB_Max |
YouTube_Unlimited | 2MB | 100 | 1299 | Postpaid – Qubee YouTube_Unlimited |
ConquerMax | 2MB | 100 | 1399 | Postpaid – Qubee ConquerMax |
Conquer_MaxA | 2MB | 100 | 1399 | |
1pt5_x_XXT_2MB | 2MB | 105 | 937.5 | Postpaid – Qubee 1pt5_x_XXT_2MB |
1pt5_x_C70_SHUTTLE_P | 2MB | 105 | 1250 | Postpaid – Qubee 1pt5_x_C70_SHUTTLE_P |
2_x_XXT_2MB | 2MB | 140 | 1125 | Postpaid – Qubee 2_x_XXT_2MB |
ConquerMAX_150GB | 2MB | 150 | 1000 | Postpaid – Qubee ConquerMAX_150GB |
2Mbps_Conquer_Max | 2MB | 150 | 1499 | Postpaid – Qubee 2Mbps_Conquer_Max |
QW_2048_UL_S | 2MB | 500 | 1000 | Postpaid – Qubee QW_2048_UL_S |
XT_2MB_Max_W | 2MB | 500 | 1000 | |
3Mbps_Invade_10 | 3MB | 20 | 951.75 | Postpaid – Qubee 3Mbps_Invade_10 |
3Mbps_Invade_10A | 3MB | 20 | 951.75 | |
3Mbps_Invade_20 | 3MB | 40 | 1399 | Postpaid – Qubee 3Mbps_Invade_20 |
QW_3072_20GB | 3MB | 40 | 1400 | Postpaid – Qubee QW_3072_20GB |
XXT_3MB_Max | 3MB | 70 | 1000 | Postpaid – Qubee XXT_3MB_Max |
XT_3MB_Max | 3MB | 100 | 1250 | Postpaid – Qubee XT_3MB_Max |
3Mbps_Invade_Max_PNJB | 3MB | 120 | 1426 | Postpaid – Qubee 3Mbps_Invade_Max_PNJB |
Invade_Max | 3MB | 150 | 1499 | Postpaid – Qubee Invade_Max |
3Mbps_Invade_Max | 3MB | 200 | 1699 | Postpaid – Qubee 3Mbps_Invade_Max |
2_X_IMAX | 3MB | 300 | 2548.5 | Postpaid – Qubee 2_X_IMAX |
XT_3MB_Max_W | 3MB | 500 | 1250 | Postpaid – Qubee XT_3MB_Max_W |
Reconpromo_1500_IMAX_W | 3MB | 500 | 1500 | Postpaid – Qubee Reconpromo_1500_IMAX_W |
3Mbps_Invade_MaxB | 3MB | 500 | 1699 | Postpaid – Qubee 3Mbps_Invade_MaxB |
Q3Y14_SULS_4MB | 4MB | 100 | 1500 | Postpaid – Qubee Q3Y14_SULS_4MB |
4Mbps_Supreme_Max_PNJB | 4MB | 160 | 1680 | Postpaid – Qubee 4Mbps_Supreme_Max_PNJB |
SMAX_PRO | 4MB | 200 | 2377 | Postpaid – Qubee SMAX_PRO |
4Mbps_Supreme_Max | 4MB | 250 | 1999 | Postpaid – Qubee 4Mbps_Supreme_Max |
1pt5_X_SMAX | 4MB | 300 | 2498.75 | Postpaid – Qubee 1pt5_X_SMAX |
2_X_SMAX | 4MB | 400 | 2998.5 | Postpaid – Qubee 2_X_SMAX |
4Mbps_Supreme_MaxB | 4MB | 500 | 1999 | Postpaid – Qubee 4Mbps_Supreme_MaxB |
What If customer cannot use Wi-max services due to coverage issue after device replacement. Can we shift such customers to LTE Swapping?
No, for now we cannot shift them for LTE-A swapping.
If customer usage details of previous month is ambiguous . How we can check such customers usage details of previous month?
Same as for wi-tribe customers, wizard.
How can we pay our bill to wi-tribe?
All bank branches of Meezan, Dubai Islamic, Silk , Finca, apna bank and all 1Link ATMs, internet banking, wi-tribe service centers and authorized distributors, wi-tribe scratch cards and NADRA Kiosk.
IS Wi-tribe & Qubee Merged?
No, wi-tribe has only acquired Qubee customers.
We are receiving messages from Qubee to pay 200 or 500 to activate the account what to do?
After migration to wi-tribe network only offers given by wi-tribe will be applicable.
Qubee device signals gone & slow browsing to whom I complain wi-tribe or Qubee?
If the account has been migrated to wi-tribe network complaint should be submitted to wi-tribe.
Can I get new wi-tribe connection?
For now in the migration phase we are not allowing additional connections.
What about package charges as they were different in Qubee?
Packages along with MLR and volume will remain the same as in Qubee.
I have to replace my device with wi-tribe device or not?
Not necessarily, Qubee devices will work on wi-tribe network after some required changes however if required wi-tribe team will inform you.
How and form where I can get Addons?
Same way as for wi-tribe customers.
From where to replace qubee faulty device?
After migration devices could be replaced from wi-tribe care centers.
I had offer that pay this bill to get wifi device for now I have desktop device?
After migration to wi-tribe network only offers given by wi-tribe will be applicable.
I was using Qubee shuttle device I need same wi-tribe shuttle device what to do?
Please visit nearest wi-tribe care center.
I am in Qubee Coverage area but not in wi-tribe coverage area what to do now?
We will install ODU to give services to them if still then services are not available then we will close the account.
From where I get Qubee tax challans for last year?
Please contact Qubee customer care touch points.
I have not received any communication from Qubee about merger with wi-tribe?
Migration activity is taking place in phases and customers are being informed in parts accordingly.
My bill was paid in advance to Qubee what to do now?
Advance balances have been carried forward to wi-tribe network as well.
My bill was paid in advance to Qubee for 4mbps package and you are giving me 2 mbps package what to do now?
After successful migration all customers will be assigned the same package as was in Qubee.
To whom we have to pay our bill now wi-tribe or Qubee?
After migration to wi-tribe network bills should be paid to wi-tribe.