What is LBS (Location Based Services)?
It is an informative and entertainment service through which you can find out where your friends are, where the nearest ATM station is or simply find a Place of Interest (POI) near you. It’s as easy as SMS or you may even view the locations in a map with an MMS.
How do I find a friend through SMS?
To Locate a Friend via SMS:
- User-A sends SMS to 141 by writing FIND<space><NUMBER> e.g “Find<space><032XXXXXXXX>”
- User-B will receive an SMS requesting to permit or deny User-A’s request
- User-A will receive User-B’s response to request
- User-A will then get location of User-B through SMS if approved otherwise a denial message will be sent
How do I locate a friend through MMS?
To Locate a Friend via MMS:
- 1. User-A sends SMS to 141 by writing FIND<space><NUMBER><space>MMS e.g
“Find<space>032XXXXXXXX><MMS”
- User-B will receive an SMS requesting to permit or deny User-A request
- User-A will receive User-B’s response to request
- User-A will get location of User-B through MMS* if approved or a denial message if not
*MMS settings and activations require
Q. What are the additional features I can use in the Friend Finder Service?
Additional features are as follows:-
SMS command |
Description |
Find<space><NUMBER> |
Locate a user with specified number. The default response format is “Location of friend” [nickname/number] is: [place name], distance [distance] km” |
Find<space><NUMBER><space>MMS |
Locate a user with a specified number through MMS |
Find<space><NICKNAME><space>MMS |
Locate a user with specified nickname and to request the reply in MMS format |
ADD<space><NUMBER> |
Adds a friend with specified number |
ADD<space><NUMBER><space><NICKNAME> |
Adds a friend’s number with a specified nickname |
Find<space><NICKNAME> |
Locate a user with specified nickname |
BLK<space><NUMBER> |
Blocks a friend with the specified Number |
BLK<space><NICKNAME> |
Blocks a friend with the specified nickname |
DEL<space><NUMBER> |
Deletes a friend with the specified number from friends list |
DEL<space><NICKNAME> |
Deletes a friend with the specified nickname from friends list |
HELPF |
Provides user with a Help message for the service |
HIDE |
Hides the user so that none of his/her friends can locate him/her |
LIST |
Provides a list of friends |
LIST<space>BLK |
Provides a list of friends who have blocked this user |
LIST<space>ALLOW |
Provides a list of friends who have given the user permission to locate themselves |
LIST<space>ASK |
Provides a list of friends who require asking for permission to be located |
What are the charges?
The following charges apply for finding friends/places:
- Friend Finder through SMS
For each request of finding a friend/place, Rs.3 + tax will be charged. On successfully receiving the requested location of friend/place, Rs.3 + tax will be deducted from your account.
- Friend Finder a friend through MMS*
For each request of finding a friend/place, Rs.3 + tax will be charged. On successful receiving of location of friend/place, MMS retrieval charges, i.e. Rs.3 + tax will be deducted from your account.
Would this service work if my friend’s mobile is switched off?
No, this service is based on real-time data and would not work if your friend’s mobile is switched off or out of the coverage.
Would I be notified if my friend does not respond or reply to my request?
Yes, you will be notified in case there is no response from your friend.
Are there any subscription charges for this service?
No, there aren’t any subscription charges for using this service.
Is the distance given in the SMS or MMS exact?
The distance given is accurate within 500m.
Can I use this service on a Warid Postpaid connection?
Yes, this service is available on all Warid numbers.
Can I access Location Based Services through WAP?
Yes, Location Based Services is available on WAP.
To find a Place: http://lbs.waridtel.com/ff
* You will need WAP/GPRS activated and settings installed on your handset to access through WAP
*To locate via MMS, you will need to have your MMS activated and settings installed on your handset.
* Maps service is currently available to subscribers in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Peshawar only.
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