Micronet, the leading broadband service provider in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, has decided to give away its broadband customers of two exchanges to Link Dot Net, confirmed us official sources in the company. Micronet said that this move came after anti-competitive environment created by PTCL, which is restricting ISPs’ profit and workability for broadband service providers. Official of Micronet said that they were losing Rs. 50,000 a month [...]

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Apparently, with an aim to enjoy the monoply, PTCL has started charging “Installation Charges” on every new Broadband and Broadband Wi-Fi connection. One time Installation charges of Rs. 500 will be charged from every subscriber. The installation charges are applicable from July 1, 2010. Previously this service was provided without any installation charges by PTCL as there are no complex procedures and costly equipment are [...]

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Orascom Telecom Holding (OTH) has completed sale of its internet services arm LINKdotNET and Link Egypt (“LINK”) to the mobile network operator, Mobinil, said a statement issued by Orascom Telecom. Orascom had announced in February 2009 about the sale of group’s ISP part of Link Egypt’s business. This transaction will affect LINKdotNET’s Egyptian operations only. The other non-connectivity business, LINK Development, LINKonLINE, Connect Ads, Arab [...]

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After Mustafa’s departure, Azfar Manzoor will be taking over Broadband and Carrier Division of Mobilink as the Interim Head. We have received official confirmation of this management change from Mobilink as well. Azfar Manzoor happens to be the founding member/ Chief Executive Officer of WOL Telecom Limited, which was acquired by Orascom Telecom, the one now we know as LinkDotNet. After acquisition, he remained intact [...]

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Reportedly, Link Dot Net is closing its broadband operations in smaller cities, including Chakwal, Sukkhar, Okara etc, as confirmed by sales and support staff at LDN. As per company sources, closure of LinkDotNet DSL operations is being carried in phases. Customers were served notices well before time for this. We were unable to contact LDN’s spokesperson to have company’s stance over this. However, internal sources [...]

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Link Dot Net has started offering Web Hosting and Business Email services. This is continuation of WOL’s hosting services, which it offered before WOL was taken over by Orascom. No words yet on quality of Service and Support. Please find below the pricing details Web Hosting Description Starter Value Professional Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Yearly Price (PKR) 2,000 3,000 5,000 8,000 10,000 19,000 24,000 Web [...]

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Mobinil, Telecom Egypt and Vodafone Egypt have submitted their respective bids to acquire Link Egypt, Broadband unit of Orascom Telecom. According to OT’ CEO, Khaled Bichara, two other unnamed firms have submitted bids before the deadline, which may include Etisalat, as perceived by analysts. Orascom had announced in February 2009 to sell out 100 percent stakes of Link Egypt, in order to focus on primary [...]

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The news is that Mobilink is working on a formula to bring Mobilink Infinity and Link Dot Net under one banner. Inside sources at Link Dot Net confirmed us that arrangements are under way to merge Mobilink Infinity and Link Dot Net, as one combined internet unit of Mobilink. This development is specifically important when it would be seen in a scenario, where internet unit [...]

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Link Dot Net introduced a referral system through which you can get Rs. 500 discount by referring each customer – while your referral will get same discount (of Rs. 500) in his/her first bill. Meaning that, if you bring Link Dot Net a customer, can be your friend/ family friend, LDN will offer you Rs. 500 discount in your next bill, while your friend will [...]

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After PTCL doubled Broadband speed for its customers, Link Dot Net immediately sent an email to all of its users and claimed that Link Dot Net will double its Broadband Speed for all of its subscribers (so that customers may not go away to PTCL). It’s been two weeks now but there is no word yet from LDN. Today I called their helpline and asked [...]

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