Terming low ARPU as the main cause for not getting high returns and sizeable growth, Jon Eddy Abdullah, Telenor Pakistan’s Chief Executive, urged telecom companies in Pakistan merging/acquiring, even before the launch of 3G in the country. In an interview with Financial Times, Telenor Pakistan’s chief said that five operators in one market are too...
I thought well before writing this post, let me tell you why? Our readers may know that ProPakistani keep a notable distance from politics or political conversations, however, along with, we feel our responsibility to opine an un-biased review about those political comments that directly impact Telecom and IT industry of Pakistan. APP yesterday asked...
No doubt, “TMT”, Technology, Media and Telecommunications will be a next BIG thing in the world and it is now not so far to expect that in every part of the world, maximum percentage of the people will be dependent to “TMT”. Technology is evolving day by day; From TV’s to IPTV, Internet TV and now 3D TV and highly innovative mobile phones...
It is anticipated that Etisalat is not letting the government of Pakistan to auction 3G license in Pakistan, due to its agreement of purchase of 26 percent shares in PTCL. We know that 3G license auction has been delayed notably in Pakistan. Earlier it was reported that 3G licenses will be auctioned in February 2009, however, it couldn’t happen. We...
From some time, there were speculations going on about Nokia entering the Netbook market. But yesterday, Nokia put a full stop to all the ongoing speculations when it introduced a new product called Nokia Booklet 3G mini-laptop. This is no doubt a very bold and smart move by Nokia to enter into the Netbook market. As Nokia is a mobile phone maker,...
We have earlier disclosed that Telenor is looking forward to 3G deployment in Pakistan. This time we have got this news that Telenor has actually started the swap process (2G to 3G) of the cell sites in Punjab region. Telenor has given this project to a third-party operator who is busy in analysis and deployment these days. The project is scheduled...
What is 3G? 3G (third generation) is a collection of international standards and technologies. 3G increases efficiency by improving the performance of mobile wireless networks. 1G – 2G – 3G 1G – Analog networks 2G – Digital wireless phone on circuit switched networks 3G – Digital wireless phone on packet switched networks The Speed ...
There has been quite hue and cry about upcoming 3G technology. It has been learnt that Telenor is pursuing it aggressively. But in the view of social perspectives, I fear there would be bad impacts upon the society. I may be wrong in my so-called conservative thinking or narrow-mindedness, but only time will tell… Socially, we are backward nation....
Four out of five cellular companies have shown reservations over issuance of 3G license at this point of time, and they may not participate in bidding at all, reported APP, citing PTA officials. Report further says that after this denial from four telecom companies, players from international markets have contacted PTA while showing their interest in...
Like any industry, Pakistan Telecom has got few challenges along with plentiful of potential available in it. 3G deployment There is no doubt that 3G will boom the market once again to its peak because of its features and attractiveness to the end users. There are still rumors in the market for finalizing the 3G bidding process within one month. However,...
Long awaited 3G license is likely to be auctioned in three to four weeks, reported “The Peninsula” of Qatar, citing an interview with Hafeezur Rehman, Federal Secretary for Information Technology and Telecom. Paper further quotes that policy for launching 3G services has already been submitted to the federal cabinet, and its matter of just...
Telenor Pakistan has reportedly agreed to award 3G network deployment contract to NSN (Nokia Siemens Networks) in Pakistan, told us a reliable source in NSN. Earlier there was this feeling in NSN that they might not get away with this contract as Huawei gave them a tough competition. Telenor’s spokesman didn’t confirm it and said that he can’t...
As per earlier reports, we know that 3G license auction was scheduled in March 2009, however, it is already mid February and we don’t see any hint of 3G coming in Pakistan in near future. I was wondering what’s its status and if will see the plan executed as it was scheduled? So the news (as per sources) is that 3G license auction is likely to see...
Much Hyped third generation services surfaced Indian Capital yesterday when government-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) launched first Indian 3G network it presence of Mr. Manmohan Sing, Prime Minister of India. We are told that this is a soft launch with limited coverage even in New Delhi. MTNL’s statement said that commercial launch, tariffs...
