Wateen | Telecom News Bulletin

Punjab Government Order to Shift Mobile Tower on Solar Power

21 June 2010

While reading a newspaper i am surprised to see the Punjab government Ad intimating all the mobile operators and electric billboards owner to make arrangement for power supply shift to solar energy as from 30th June, 2010 onwards any mobile tower or e-billboard running on electricity will be disconnected. Nawa-e-Waqt – 19th June, 2010

Wateen Telecom Roadshow to Raise 1.5 Billion For Future Growth

6 May 2010

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Wateen Telecom, a Pakistani wireless broadband company controlled by the Abu Dhabi Group, will embark on an international roadshow within the next three months to raise 1.5 billion Pakistani rupees (Dh65.3 million) for future growth. Tariq Malik, the chief executive of Wateen Telecom, said the company was looking to expand its operations in Afghanistan and [...]

Wateen Telecom Formally Apply SECP For Listing at ISE

14 April 2010

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Wateen Telecom Limited (WTL) will formally apply to the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for getting itself listed at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE). The consent was extended by the top management team of Wateen Telecom Limited (WTL) during a meeting with the members of ISE here Tuesday. The WTL management team was [...]

PTCL and Wateen Signs Rs. 1.25 Bln Contracts From USF for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects

24 November 2009

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Universal Service Fund awarded telecom contracts worth Rs. 1.25 Billion for providing Broadband Internet in the un-served urban areas of Hazara Telecom Region (HTR) with PTCL and Wateen Telecom and Optic Fiber connectivity to un-served tehsils of Central Balochistan with Wateen Telecom. SEVP-Corporate Development-PTCL, Sikandar Naqi and General Manager-Wateen Telecom, Mazhar Qayum Butt signed these [...]

Cellphone Operators Reluctant to Adopt 3G Technology

15 November 2009

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Third generation technology or what is popularly known as 3G provides typical services like wireless voice telephony and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment. With a capability for high-speed wireless data transfer, the 3G has enhanced and made possible a myriad of additional applications. Mobile network operators and telecommunications service providers the world over are embracing recently adopted 3G wireless standards in a bid to cater to the demand of emerging users and to offer new services to their customers. Cellular operators in Pakistan seem not in favour of acquiring 3G technology as they believe this is not the appropriate time for it. No GSM (global system for mobile) operator has so far adopted 3G technology in the country.

Zaffar Iqbal Chaudary Joined as GM HR Wateen Telecom

4 November 2009

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It has been reported that Wateen has appointed new General Manager for HR as per company sources. Zaffar Iqbal Chaudary has joined as GM HR, however, official announcement has not been made yet. We could not arrange official version from Wateen regarding this. However, it has been confirmed through multiple sources that Zaffar Iqbal has taken the charge.

Wateen 1Lac Broadband Users Celebrations Lucky Draw “Win Prizes Every Hour”

13 September 2009

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“In celebration of achieving the milestone of 100,000 Broadband users, Wateen gives all its existing and new customers a chance to “Win prizes every hour”. Lucky draws will be held all through the months of September and October, in which you can win:-

Wateen Powers Royal Palm Golf Club with WiMax

2 August 2009

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Wateen, Pakistan’s premier communication & media service provider, has signed a contract, which setups a Wateen WIFI Zone including a state of the art online gaming facility at the prestigious Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, which is spread over 140 acres of land and offers a serene backdrop for business, pleasure and social interaction [...]