Telenor has enhanced its EasyPaisa mobile accounts by introducing Level 2 EP accounts with higher transactional limits. These Level 2 accounts offer up to Rs. 500,000 of daily transactions - earlier this limit was mere Rs. 20.000
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has slapped penalties of Rs. 15 million on Defence Housing Authority and Wateen for entering into an agreement, which is considered as illegal and anti-competitive practice.
Telenor has responded to criticism over its recent TVCs by explaining the philosophy behind the “Khamoshi ka Boycott” campaign. Click on read more to watch a webcast with Affan Haider, Manager Corporate Communication, Telenor Pakistan and see if he can convince you?
Rameez gives us an insight of recent partner agreement between Nokia and Microsoft, and how it is going to impact Nokia’s business strategies in coming years. He discusses the future possibilities for Nokia along with the anticipated death of Symbian.
The revenue earned by PTML (Ufone), the wholly-owned subsidiary of PTCL, was higher by 16%, while the profit of PTML (Ufone) was recorded 82% higher in first half 2011 as compared to same duration last year.
Mobilink will become a part of world’s sixth largest telecom operator as a result of Vimpelcom-Orascom deal approved by Vimpelcom’s shareholders. After the execution of deal by June 2011, Vimpelcom will acquire Orascom owned Wind Telecom, a large wireless operator with 117 million customers in 8 countries
Mobilink is ready for a go to offer 3G services in the country, provided the government assures a fair and cost-effective allocation of spectrum in the industry, said Mr. Rashid Khan, CEO Mobilink
Effective March 16 2011, the Government of Pakistan, through a presidential order, has increased the withholding tax on telecom services by 1.5%. Tax on Telecom services after this directive will be deducted at 11.5 per cent on each card load / credit transfer.
It appears that improved products like Smart TV and DSL have not managed to attract a better return for PTCL from the market. Despite holding off strong competition on both fronts, the increase in subscriber numbers have not provided any increase in revenues.
Telenor Pakistan is airing a TVC for its “Khamoshi ka Boycott” campaign, which contradicts its previously advertised ideology. Read more to watch both the TVCs and what we actually mean by “Kiya Yeh Khula Tazaad Nahi Hai?”
Government may think of allowing 4G rollout for the price of 3G, meaning that operators will have to pay for 3G license, and they will be allowed to rollout 3G or 4G based on their strategy, needs and the will.
Just in case if you don’t know, First ever PC computer virus, named as Brain, was written by two Pakistani bothers, Amjad Farooq Alvi and Basit Farooq Alvi, who are currently running an ISP, IPTV, Telephony and various other services under the name of Brain Telecommunication Limited.
Ufone has formally stepped into Smartphone handset business, by launching 3 android based handsets in a single go. Ufone Ideos priced at Rs. 11,999, Ufone Verve at Rs. 15,499 and Ufone Image for Rs. 24,999
Based on stats revealed by speedtest.net, Pakistani internet users enjoy an average speed of 1.70 Mbps (regardless of technology), across the country, which is ranked 133rd in the world.
For the masses of Mobilink customers, last Sunday was a nostalgic experience of the days before cellular communication as the company recreated a sense of tranquility by going offline.
