Paywast achieved another milestone on July 21-22, 2012 by winning mBillionth excellence award as one
of the premier mobile entertainment entity in South Asia. This is a significant achievement for Paywast
to reach world stage level for being recognized as one of the finest technology firms in the region.
The mBillionth Award South Asia was initiated three years ago by Digital Empowerment Foundation in
collaboration with Vodafone to create synergy between hundreds of firms innovating new ways on how
to make an impact on social and economic development. By recognizing the innovators, the mBillionth
Award South Asia wants to encourage novelties in mobile technology, communication and outreach.
As a flagship organization in social media networking in Afghanistan, Paywast participated in the Third
mBillionth Award South Asia in May 2012 by sending its entry to the forum. In mid-July 2012, Paywast
was nominated for best mobile entertainment award and its top management was invited to participate
in the event which was held in New Delhi, July 21-22, 2012. During the final selection, the seventeen
member committee of grand jury overseeing the award selection processes, declared Paywast as
the winner of mBillionth 2012 Award South Asia for best performance and best innovation in mobile
entertainment. Paywast was the only Afghan firm to be awarded for best service and innovation in
mobile entertainment and mobile-based Value Added Services, VAS. In the last two years, Paywast
has been a leader in innovation in mobile technology and value added services which has opened new
windows of opportunities for youth interaction, business development and m-commerce in Afghanistan.
This year, the Award recognized excellence in 10 categories. Paywast was selected for the mBillionth
awards from among hundreds of participants from all across South Asia.
