
Zong 5G
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan ยท Since 2008 ยท ~54 million
Overview
Zong is a major mobile network in Pakistan. It is run by China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak). People know it for data-heavy Zong packages and competitive weekly offers. The brand also markets Zong 5G in cities where the new spectrum is live.
Searchers look for Zong packages Pakistan when they want large data volumes for the money. Weekly Pro style bundles and monthly hybrid cards show up a lot. Night data packs help people who download after midnight. Social packs suit WhatsApp and short video.
Daily Zong internet packages cover short top-ups. Weekly Zong packages suit students and heavy streamers. Monthly Zong packages suit users who hate renewing every few days. Pick validity first. Then match data size to how you actually use the phone.
Speed is Zong's usual pitch in PTA style surveys. Jazz often wins on wider everyday coverage. Zong vs Jazz is still a neighbourhood question. Ask people on your block which SIM holds up at peak hours.
For balance, dial 222# from your Zong SIM. For data checks, 102# is a common code. The My Zong app shows remaining MBs, minutes, and SMS in one place. Zong Cash is the wallet product. Treat it as separate from airtime balance.
Use this page to compare Zong packages, copy USSD codes, and read SIM, MNP, and roaming notes. Prices and codes change during the year. Confirm the final offer in My Zong or on zong.com.pk before you subscribe.
What Zong offers in Pakistan
Zong prepaid is where most users live. You recharge, pick a bundle, and renew when it ends. Hybrid packs mix Zong minutes, off-net minutes, SMS, and data. Pure internet packs suit hotspot and streaming use. Gaming and YouTube style offers appear in the prepaid menu when Zong runs those promos.
Zong 5G is rolling out in major cities. Your phone and local tower both need to support it. Outside 5G zones you fall back to 4G. Do not buy a plan only for the 5G label if your area is still 4G only.
Customer care is 310 from a Zong line. APN settings for Zong internet are listed on this page if your phone needs a manual setup. Keep the My Zong app installed so you can track expiry without dialing codes all day.
Zong internet packages and how to choose
Start with validity. Daily packs fix one day. Weekly packs fix seven days. Monthly packs fix about thirty days. Then check data size. Light chat needs less. Video, classes, and hotspot use need more.
Check on-net vs off-net minutes. On-net means Zong-to-Zong. Off-net means other networks. If you call Jazz or Ufone numbers a lot, off-net minutes matter. If you mostly call Zong numbers, on-net heavy packs save money.
Social Zong packages limit data to named apps. They cost less when you only need chat. Full Zong internet packages cover the open web. Night offers give large MBs in late hours. Read the time window before you buy.
Activation is usually a USSD code, SMS to 6464, or a tap in My Zong. Many packs do not auto-renew. Note the expiry so you do not fall onto expensive default rates.
Zong vs other networks
Zong and Jazz often lead speed and quality surveys. Zong frequently leads download speed in several cities. Jazz is often praised for wider coverage on travel routes. Ufone and Telenor brands still compete on local price during the PTML transition. Your street can beat any national ranking.
If you stream and game at home, Zong data packs are a common shortlist pick. If you travel rural roads a lot, test coverage on the route. Keep wallet products in mind when you port. Operator wallets can break when the SIM moves.
Handy Zong codes and next steps
Dial 222# for prepaid balance. Use 102# or My Zong for data and package status. Call 310 for care. Browse Zong packages below for daily, weekly, monthly, and night picks. Open a package card for price, validity, and activation code. Then verify once more on zong.com.pk before you pay.
Coverage & technology
| Technology | Availability | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | Nationwide | ~85% |
| 3G | Nationwide | ~78% |
| 4G | Widest 4G footprint | ~70% |
| 5G | Major cities | Rolling out |
Zong 5G packages
401 active offers
Zong 5G
Weekly Digital Max
Data
100 GB
Mins
10000 Zong + 1000 Off-net
SMS
10000
Zong 5G
Monthly Digital Max Basic
Data
100 GB
Mins
10000 Zong + 1000 Off-net
SMS
10000
Zong 5G
Monthly Pro Max Basic
Data
200 GB
Mins
20000 Zong + 2000 Off-net
SMS
20000
Zong 5G
My3
Data
120 GB
Mins
10000 Zong + 1000 Off-net
SMS
10000
Zong 5G
My5
Data
200 GB
Mins
20000 Zong + 2000 Off-net
SMS
20000
Zong 5G
Monthly Mehran
Data
2GB
Mins
Unlimited Zong
SMS
1000/Day
Zong 5G
Saudi Arabia Fortnightly Bundle
Data
-
Mins
30 Intl
SMS
-
Zong 5G
Weekly HLO
Data
15 GB
Mins
5000 Zong + 100 Off-net
SMS
5000
Guides
SIM activation
Visit an authorized Zong retailer or franchise with your original CNIC. PTA rules require biometric verification with NADRA. You give fingerprints in person. After verification, the SIM usually goes live right away.
Foreign nationals need a passport with a valid visa. Overseas Pakistanis typically use NICOP. To see how many SIMs sit on your CNIC, text the CNIC number with no dashes to 668. Buy only from authorized Zong outlets so the SIM is registered in your name.
SIM replacement
Lost or damaged your Zong SIM? Take your original CNIC to a Zong franchise or service centre. Complete biometric verification again. Ask for a duplicate SIM.
Your number stays the same. Remaining balance and active packages usually carry over once the new SIM is issued. Ask the agent to confirm that before you leave. Only use an authorized Zong outlet. Never hand your SIM or CNIC copy to a stranger who promises a quick duplicate.
Number portability (MNP)
Want Zong while keeping your current number? PTA Mobile Number Portability (MNP) lets you move from Jazz, Ufone, Telenor, or another operator without changing digits.
From your existing SIM, SMS MNP to 667. Then visit a Zong franchise with your original CNIC for biometric verification. Your number should be active. Clear unpaid dues first. There is usually a waiting period since the last port, often around 60 days.
Porting typically finishes in a few working days. Your old packs end when the number moves. You will need Zong packages after that. If a mobile wallet sits on that number, sort the wallet side before you switch.
International roaming
Zong prepaid and postpaid both support international roaming on partner networks. Prepaid users usually need a destination roaming bundle or enough balance. Postpaid users can often enable roaming through care or My Zong.
Rates depend on the country. Check Zong roaming for your destination before you fly. Keep data roaming off if you are not on a bundle. Default rates can drain balance fast. Dial 310 if you need the offer confirmed for a specific trip.