Qatar Telecom, now known as Ooredoo, has suddenly shown interest in one of the remaining 4G license that was left unsold in Spectrum Auction in Pakistan earlier this year.
More Magazine, while citing an official statement, has reported that Ooredoo – the parent group of wi-tribe – is eagerly waiting for the moment when Pakistan would announce the auction of remaining spectrum of 4G so that it could participate in the auction to strengthen its presence in Pakistan’s telecom market.
Ooredoo intents were made public when its delegation met with Anusha Rehman, Minister for IT and Telecom at MoIT office yesterday.
It won’t be out of place to mention that Anusha Rehman had herself visited Qatar to convince Ooredoo for participation in spectrum auction, however, Qatar’s incumbent operator had conveniently reject Anusha’s offer then.
Ooredoo’s Delegation was led by the CEO of Witribe, Wasim Ahmad.
Anusha Rehman, while appreciating Ooredoo’s interest, responded that government of Pakistan is indeed planning to hold the auction two unsold spectrums and license before middle of next year.
Referring to China Mobile (Zong) the minister said that 3G and 4G has immense potential in Pakistan and that can be witnessed from 1 million 3G subscriptions that Zong has acquired in first three months.
Analysts said that Ooredoo’s chance in Pakistan’s telecom market are minimal, particularly when we have four 3G operators in market already. Their interest in 4G segment should be considered as a marketing catch line only.