As the whole nation collectively waits, with abated breath to watch the forthcoming Indo-Pak test match at Mohali, Spice Telecom, Punjab's premier cellular operator, has found the perfect way to add zing to the occasion by launching an exciting quiz based game - "Spice Indo-Pak Challenge Quiz!". Also, a unique opportunity for the cricket enthusiasts to convey their best wishes to the Indian Cricket Team. A huge graffiti message board was today unveiled at the Sector-17 Plaza, where the cricket buffs of Chandigarh can write their good luck messages or record their voice messages on 124 for the Indian cricket team.

Speaking at the launch Mr.Mukul Khanna, DGM-Marketing, Spice Telecom stated that "With the Cricket fever gripping the entire region, we are attempting to provide a platform for our subscribers to be a part of the cricket mania, by lauching an exciting quiz based game - "Spice Indo-Pak Challenge Quiz!". This entitles the participants to win amazing prizes, including a lunch date with Harbhajan Singh. The graffiti unveiled today provides the people of the city a unique opportunity to wish our players the very best of luck for the Indo-Pak Test Matches. We urge the people of Chandigarh, to come forward and sign their messages, so that it brings a wave of cheer and enthusiasm among our Indian team, and help them bring laurels to the country."

The contest is open to all its pre-paid and post paid subscribers of Spice till April 17, 2005. To participate in the contest, Spice cricket buffs need to dial 124 and answer the simple cricket based questions, to be able to avail the unique opportunity of winning FREE passes to the first test match between Indian & Pakistan, a lunch date with ace cricketer, Harbhajan Singh & other exciting prizes. For further information subscribers can either call toll free help line number at 9814012345 / 7 or log onto www.spiceindia.com.

The cricket quiz contest is based on 3 levels, with 5 questions related to cricket at each level. With each correct answer, participants can accumulate points/scores and the subscriber with maximum points would be eligible for the draw to the exciting prizes. As a bonus, subscribers can move to any level of the game, even if they answer the questions incorrectly. The catch is to accumulate as many points as possible.

Commenting on the Cricket quiz contest, Mr.Khanna, opined "Spice has always focused on providing continuous value enhancement for our customers through innovative value added services. With the ongoing Cricket fever, we decided to provide our subscribers an opportunity to play an active role in the forthcoming test match, by participating in the Spice Cricket Mania contest. The lucky winners can win 50 FREE passes to the action packed cricket match and also a lunch date with spin maestro, Bhajji."

About Spice Telecom, Punjab:
Spice is Punjab's premier mobile phone service provider and is the first cellular operator in India to be ISO 9001-2000 certified for its entire operations. Spice has an extensive network across more than 205 cities and towns in the state, covering 95% of Punjab’s urban area. In addition, it also covers more than 3250 km of roads and highways in Punjab including connectivity on the National Highway and GT Road. Spice subscribers can roam on national and international networks. In fact, Spice has the highest International roaming coverage involving tie-ups with over 416 International operators across 199 countries.