VEON, Global Telecom Holding (GTH) and Jazz yesterday announced the successful acquisition of the 4G license in Pakistan.
The company won 10MHz paired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in a recent auction, making Jazz the only operator to offer its customers access technology from 2G / 3G / 4G & LTE.
Company has said that with this new development, it will double its 4G cell sites in the country by year end.
Jon Eddy, VEON’s Head of Emerging Markets, while commenting on the development said that investment in the auction shows VEON and GTH’s commitment to Pakistan.
“The acquisition of the 4G license will cement our position as the Number 1 telecom operator, in Pakistan, and will allow Jazz’s customers to enjoy the best voice quality, data experience and fastest connection in the whole of Pakistan”, said Jon Eddy.
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Jazz, while commenting on the win said: “As a customer-obsessed company, Jazz will always provide the best possible customer experience to over 53 million Pakistanis who choose us as their preferred network. The purchase of additional spectrum is a testament to Jazz and its shareholders’ commitment to invest in Pakistan. Jazz wishes to acknowledge the role of Ministry of ITT, and PTA, for creating an enabling environment for this auction. With the addition of 4G services, our customers shall enjoy the best possible internet speeds in the country through our robust nationwide network.”
Following the direction of its parent company VEON, Jazz is moving towards becoming a digital telecom company.
As part of its business ambitions, acquiring this license is a step towards building an enhanced digital eco-system in Pakistan.
JAZZ Ne to Warid Ka Naam He Ghayaab Kar Diya Ahista Ahista !
Abdul Wahad Bhai, Pehli dafa apne achi bat ki hai. (Just Kidding)
Yes infact Warid Users are now getting mobilink service provider name on their phones
And the Warid 4G users are getting actual crap jazz service on their phones too,,
Yaar Jab bhi me parhta hon k mera issue aa gya etc
Guys when cinstructions are made we have to bear sometime
But at the end you get Developed Area
Just like that Jazz is doing Workout so Be patience u will get Good Services soon
And i m not a jazz User
:/
RIP Warid
Yr warid has been sold so there is no need to get sentimental on this issue anymore
The company won 10MHz paired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in a recent auction, making Jazz the only operator to offer its customers access technology from 2G / 3G / 4G & LTE.
Amir Bhai is say apka kia matlab ha ?
Matlab all companies under VEON group lacs either 2G or 4G except Jazz. Jazz is only company with all 2G/3G/4G.
paid….
Zong k pas b to all spectrum mojud ha
Jub zong 10mhz per congestion face ker raha hai phir tow jazz ka network beth hi jana hai itne 4g lte load per
Zong is on 15 MHz at congested areas. And Zong is not facing any congestion at the moment on 4G spectrum. Low speed could because of many other factors.
Bhai log Jazz ki current 4G sites kitni han .. aur zong ki bhi …?
jazz 4g sites 1000+ zong 4g sites 8000+
Ooopppsss ,,,
Zong ke kuch ziada nhi bta de ap ny ?
Total sites of zong 3G and 4G to reach 10,500
https://propakistani.pk/2017/02/06/zongs-4g-cell-sites-cross-10500-mark-2017/