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1.What is the BID2Win service? 
Bid2win is an innovative SMS-based bidding service that offers customers the opportunity to compete for pre-defined prizes. In this unique process, participants place bids for the lowest unique price. If a customer’s bid is the lowest and hasn’t been matched by others, the customer wins the prize. This service provides an engaging and exciting way to participate in competitive bidding and win valuable rewards, all through a simple SMS system.  
The products include mobile phones, laptops, electronics, vehicles, motorcycles, gold jewelry, and more. 
 
2.How to activate this service? / How to participate in this service? 
To activate this service, the customer is required to send an SMS in the format REG <space> BW to 3947. Upon sending the SMS, the service will be activated, and the customer will receive an SMS containing relevant details regarding the competition. To place a bid, the customer must send an SMS in the format BW <space> minimum bid amount to 3947. After submission, the customer will receive a confirmation message from the Bid2Win service.
 
The customer is entitled to place up to four bids per day once the service is activated and the applicable charges are successfully processed. Once the daily quota of four chances has been exceeded, the customer will be notified accordingly. If the customer wishes to obtain additional attempts, they can purchase add-on plans. This can be done by successfully charging 7.20 + taxes (non-recurring), which will grant the customer an additional set of four chances.  
 
 The winner is determined by the minimum unique bid, meaning the lowest bid that is both unique (no one else placed the same bid) and meets the minimum bid requirement. For example, if the bids placed are 1, 2, 1, 3, 2, 6, the winner would be the individual who placed the unique bid of 3, as it is the lowest unique bid.  
Each competition has a limited duration, and participants will be notified of the time remaining via SMS. To participate, the customer must ensure they have sufficient balance in their mobile account. Following registration for the Bid2Win service, charges will be automatically applied to the customer’s account on a daily or monthly basis, as applicable. Customers can only place bids if they maintain an adequate balance in their mobile account. 
 
3.SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES 
Following are the available subscription plans. The service charges will be applied according to the customer's mobile connection as follows.
Option Price Tenure
Daily Subscription/Auto renewal Rs.7.20 + Tax   Daily
Monthly Subscription/Auto renewal Rs.216.00 + Tax   Monthly
 
4.How does the customer know if they are the winner?
After the valid competition period ends, the winner is automatically selected by the Bid2Win system/service. The winner will be notified via a phone call. Additionally, a confirmation will be sent through a text message. 
 
5.How to unsubscribe from the service / deactivate the service? 
To deactivate the service, customer should send an SMS with the format UNREG <space> BW to 3947. After deactivating the service, customer will be notified via SMS.  
 
6.Conditions to qualify and participate in this service: 
Bid2Win is a service available to any Sri Lankan citizen with an active mobile connection, accessible via SMS. However, it is not valid for the following parties: 
Employees of the promotional organization and their family members. 
Service providers, agents of the promoter, and any individuals professionally associated with this bidding game. 
 
7.General Terms & Conditions 
This service is activated through the standard activation process provided by Mobitel. Before activating the service, the customer is required to confirm their activation/participation. 
The service will automatically renew until the customer deactivates it, and the applicable charges will be applied each time it is renewed. 
The customer can deactivate the service at any time using the deactivation method or by contacting Mobitel Customer Service using 1717.
Additionally, for any clarifications regarding the service, refund requests, or any other related matters, Mobitel will handle the inquiries and requests.
 

Audio Book Service

Audio book is subscription based IVR service to listen to Famous Novels written by the great Writer and Translator Ms.Chandi Kodikara and Short stories -Specially Fairy tales of Hans Christian Anderson, are presented in a Dramatic way .

Service subscription charges

Option

Price

Validity

Daily subscription/Auto Renewal  

Monthly subscription/Auto Renewal                                                    

Rs 5.00 + Tax

Rs.150.00 +Tax

Per Day

Per Month

How to activate the Audio Book service?

Subscription to the service could be done by dialing 2656

  • Short Stories -  2656-1-1-4
  • Novels - 2656- 2-1-4

How to deactivate Audio Book service?

To unsubscribe dial 2656

  • Short Stories -  2656-1-#-5
  • Novels - 2656-2-#-5

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • At any point of time people who subscribed the service they can unsubscribe the service by visiting our web portal
  • All of the VAS Services are provided by 3rd party content providers.
  •  Copy rights and content accuracy/validity etc. Are the sole ownership and the responsibility of the content providers and will not be liable for any damages or losses.
  •  All of the above services are activated using the respective mobile operators Activation process. Operator will request a confirmation prior to activating the service. Any clarifications, concerns and refund etc. to be directed to the respective Mobile Operator.

 

 

 

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What is the “MISSED CALL GAME/ MISSED CALL සල්පිල” service?

“MISSED CALL GAME/ MISSED CALL සල්පිල” is a digital version of the traditional “ගමේ සල්පිල” concept which facilitates the option to buy preferred products by placing their unique and highest bid value instead of respective product market prices.

How to activate the service?

The customer needs to dial the 696 short codes and press 1 or Type REG MC and SMS to 696 for initial activation. By activating the service, the customer falls under the initial subscription. Upon successful charging customer gets 5 points each per day.

How to get additional points?

In order to get more points, the customer needs to dial 696 as a missed call, and with every additional attempt, the customer gets 5 points upon successful charging.

Is there any power-up plans available to get more points without dialing more missed calls?

Yes. Power-up plans are available for users who are willing to place more bids by dialing fewer calls.

What are the available plans and how to activate it?
Power up plans How to activate the plan
Power up plan 10 Type “REG 10” and SMS to 696 short codes
Power up plan 50 Type “REG 50” and SMS to 696 short codes
Power up plan 100 Type “REG 100” and SMS to 696 short codes
Charges of the service?
Details Charges and tenure
Initial subscription Rs. 5.00 Including taxes / Daily recurring
Additional attempts – standard Rs. 5.00 including taxes / per attempt
Power up plans :  
Power up plan 10 Rs. 10.00 Including taxes/ Per Attempt
Power up plan 50 Rs. 50.00 Including taxes/ Per Attempt
Power up plan 100 Rs. 100.00 Including taxes/ Per Attempt

If the initial daily subscription failed, fallback charging will be enabled automatically, and relevant points will be added to the customers’ final bid.

Details Charges and no of points allocated for customer
If the customer balance is Rs. 4.00 The customer gets charged Rs. 4.00 and 4 points will be added
If the customer balance is Rs. 3.00 The customer gets charged Rs. 3.00 and 3 points will be added
If the customer balance is Rs. 4.00 The customer gets charged Rs. 2.00 and 2 points will be added
If the customer balance is Rs. 4.00 The customer gets charged Rs. 1.00 and 1 points will be added
How to select the winner?

End of the promotional period, the system automatically picks the customer who placed the highest and most unique bid/points and is selected as a winner of the series.

At the time when the selected winner redeems the relevant product from Mobitel, the winner should pay the relevant and agreed bid value/amount to Mobitel through an accepted payment method as a similar practice of the TRADITIONAL GAME SALPILA CONCEPT.

How to deactivate the service?

Customers can deactivate the service by sending the following SMS.

Type “DREG MC and SMS to 696 short codes

General terms & conditions

All the tax charges are subject to government taxes & levies.

  • Above service is activated using the mobile operator’s Activation process. The operator will request confirmation prior to activating the service.
  • The service will be renewed automatically (until the user deactivates the service) and will be charged on each renewal depending on your mobile connection type (Prepaid / Postpaid).
  • The user can deactivate the service at any given time by respective deactivation method or by notifying the Mobitel customer service team via the 1717 hotline.
  • Any clarifications, concerns, refunds, etc. to be handled by Mobitel.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the winner(s) as determined by the Mobitel.
  • The nature, quantity, and value of prizes will be communicated to participants before the start of the competition.
  • Prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or other alternatives.
  • Participants must adhere to the rules and instructions provided by the Mobitel during the competition.

 

Eligibility
  • The competition is open to individuals who meet the specified eligibility criteria, such as age, residency, or other requirements, as determined by the Mobitel.

  • Employees, immediate family members, or affiliates of the Mobitel are typically not eligible to participate.

 

Disqualification
  • The Mobitel reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates the terms and conditions of the competition or engages in fraudulent, unethical, or inappropriate conduct.

  • Disqualified participants forfeit any right to receive prizes or other benefits associated with the competition.

 

Liability
  • The Mobitel is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants during the competition.

  • Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being throughout the competition.

 

Changes to Terms and Conditions
  • The Mobitel reserves the right to amend or update the terms and conditions of the promotion at any time, without prior notice.

  • Any disputes or concerns regarding the competition will be resolved at the discretion of the Mobitel, and that decision will be final.

 

Publicity
  • By participating in the competition, participants grant Mobitel the right to use their name, likeness, photograph, and any submitted materials for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, press releases, and other marketing materials.

 

By participating in the competition, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions in their entirety.