PTA has been declared Most Progressive Telecom Regulator in South Asia for the year, while Chairman PTA Dr. Mohammed Yaseen has been recognized as Best Telecom Regulatory Leader of the Year. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) was also announced the winner of Best Fixed Operator award.
Telenor Pakistan’s revenues for the Q3-2010 stood at USD 199 million down from USD 210 million in 2nd quarter 2010. Thanks to increased sales, Telenor said, company’s EBITDA margin for Pakistan stood at 29.7 percent, 5 percent higher than same period last year.
blogging has turned out to be one of the best possible options available for alternative media in the country. In fact, it outclasses the mainstream media at times by highlighting some very crucial elements that are usually missed out by the conventional media.
Ufone has responded to 'Jazz Bemisaal Offer’ by mocking the Mobilink. With Ufone’s this move, TVC war has gone out of hands, making no sense at all, but we can firmly say that this wrestle mania is sure not ending here.
Nokia’s N8 has at last arrived in Pakistan, well sort of. Customers who had pre-ordered the phone with Ufone service centers, are said to receive their phones soon. However, the device would be available at retail stores after one month.
Huawei has denied recent media reports by re-affirming its commitment to pursue its case against Warid Telecom through Court, said a statement issued by company, this week.
Nokia today officially launched Nokia C3 in Pakistan. Built with social networking in mind, the Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to Series 40.
Last week we produced an open letter written to Jehanzeb Taj, VP Sales, Mobilink from Multan’s franchisees complaining about local management and other managerial policies. Now we have received this second letter that negates the earlier one.
We all knew it; however, the statement seems more valid after Daily Time’s this survey that concludes, "Pakistani office going community loves the Facebook, the most, out of all other time wasting activities"
Telenor Pakistan has established its own VSAT network to continue to provide uninterrupted and high quality services to its customers. This satellite-based network will provide connectivity for GSM traffic in areas where microwave or optical fiber is unavailable.
Huawei has instituted three petitions in the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, for the winding up of Warid Telecom. The petitions have been filed only after repeated assurances by Warid that the outstanding and admitted liabilities would be repaid.
In the annual report published this week; Wateen posted Rs 1,994 million as after tax loss in the year ended June 30, 2010 (FY10) as compared to profit after tax of Rs 927.763 million in the corresponding period in FY09.
Pakistan has become 86th country in the world where Nokia has launched its recycling program. “Take Back” program will have recycle boxes at all 9 Nokia Care centers across the country. Along with, there would be 400+ collection points and a mobile van in Karachi to serve urban mobile market.
The franchisee union in Multan region have written an open complain letter to Jehanzeb Taj, VP Sales, Mobilink, showing serious concerns about the regional mis-management practiced by newly hired regional heads and the way it is impacting their business and ultimately the company’s sales and revenues.
Zong has launched a fair priced Android handset in Pakistan. Already available Android 2.2 handsets in Pakistan have been priced for the high end segment of the consumers. While Zong’s Android is Priced at 15,999, with a new Zong SIM and monthly GPRS Package.
