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wi-tribe Summer Offers With Additional Gbs

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

wi-tribe, Pakistan’s most reliable wireless broadband internet service, has launched a series of tempting summer packages for all customers, both new and existing. In addition, wi-tribe’s ‘Upsize GB’ offer lets all internet users spend more time online doing what they enjoy most, whether it’s chatting with friends or downloading from their favorite sites. That’s because [...]

PTA Saving Rs 1.5 Billion Through Action Against Grey Telephony

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

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The increases in Approved Settlement Rates (ASR) are made on the basis that the level of ASR directly affects the contributions towards USF for proliferation of telecom services and the same was increased to help the Government to expand the USF projects in remote areas. Number of projects has lately been completed by USF Fund [...]

3G Launch After Consultation From Stakeholders: Minister IT

Thursday, June 10, 2010

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“We are committed to take all possible measures for the growth of telecom sector of the country. All stakeholders of the industry will be taken on board before finalizing the policy for 3G broadband technology and after an extensive analysis and discussion, this technology will be launched in the country” said Minister In charge for [...]

PTCL Declares Rs. 7.86 Billion Net Profit

Sunday, May 2, 2010

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) announced its financial results for the 3rd quarter ended on 31st March, 2010 in their meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29th April 2010. The Company has announced a Net Profit of Rs. 2.51 billion compared to Rs. 1.91 billion recorded in the 3rd Quarter last year, i.e. [...]

PTCL First Company in Pakistan to Provide Broadband Services in Over 100 Cities

Thursday, April 1, 2010

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PTCL has become the first company in Pakistan to provide Broadband services in over 100 cities across the country, whereas before PTCL’s entry into the Broadband market in 2007, Broadband was primarily only available in the 3 major cities of the country. PTCL is spearheading the spread of broadband culture in Pakistan,where till a couple [...]

PTCL Evo PCMCIA Card

Monday, March 8, 2010

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PTCL Evo PCMCIA Card: As for all of you who are wondering about the title i.e. what on earth is an Evo PCMCIA card? Allow me to tell you that it is Aladdin’s magic carpet which will take you around the world on a magic ride. PTCL Evo Rocks! Not really ….. Not without an [...]

PTCL EVO Your World Now in Your Hands

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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Experience the 3G evolution for the first time in Pakistan with PTCL EVO, Three simple steps to High speed On-the-Go connectivity, Just Plug in-Click-Connect and experience high speed on the go internet connectivity with the countrys largest and the most reliable 3G network; wherever and whenever you want. In todays highly competitive market landscape, wireless [...]

ISPs Denied To Install Broadband DSL Connections

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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The Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (ISPAK) has alleged that the private Internet Service Providers in the country are being denied the rights to install the broadband DSL connections to their customers using PTCL’s copper line network. In a press statement the association stated the fixed line telecom operator has not been connecting ISP [...]

All Banks Connected with Mobile Operators for Mobile Banking Soon

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is closely working with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on the draft of “Third Party Mobile Banking Regulations” which will be finalized soon. Once finalized, it will connect all banks of the country with cellular mobile operators for mobile transactions. It was said by Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen while addressing [...]

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

Tuesday, November 24, 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 [...]

Vodafone Faces Legal Action in New Zealand

Monday, October 26, 2009

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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has laid charges against Vodafone for alleged breaches of the Fair Trading Act 1986 in relation to various broadband and mobile phone promotions. The allegations cover a series of marketing promotions between October 2006 and February 2009. Companies found guilty of breaching provisions of the Fair Trading Act may be fined up to $200,000 for each charge.

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

Sunday, September 13, 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:-

PTCL Plans VFone Broadband in Remote Areas

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in collaboration with the government under the Universal Service Fund (USF) project has planned to provide VFone and Broadband telecom services to the students and people of remote areas.

Internet Users Reached 4 Million: PTA

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

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The Internet users have reached nearly four million in the country amid slight growth witnessed in the base of Direct Subscriber Line (DSL) by the end of March 2009, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The latest statistics released by PTA reflected only two percent growth in DSL users during the January to March 2009 as compared with last quarter of the current fiscal year. The overall DSL subscriber stood at 272,626 in the country despite emergence of good number of operators in the sector. However, the dial-up connection growth remained stagnant at 3.7 million users, which has not shown any growth since July 2008.

Sonaecom and Huawei Introduces Mobile Broadband 21.6 Mbps Speed Rate

Saturday, August 8, 2009

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Sonaecom and Huawei, a leading company in providing next generation telecommunication network solutions to operators around the world, announced a successful launch of Soanecom's HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Evolution) services. This mobile broadband service allows Sonaecom to offer an improved user experience to customers with lower latency and much higher speed. Via 64 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) in the air interface, Sonaecom's HSPA+ network supports downlink data rate of up to 21.6 Mbps. "Due to Huawei's smooth introduction of HSPA+ on our existing network, the new technology can help us maintain our leading position in the Portuguese competitive market," said Mr. José Pinto Correia, CTO of Sonaecom. "This new technology will enable our customers to enjoy higher speed and higher quality mobile broadband services, while delivering more capacity to our network."