The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, with the coordination of telecom operators, will launch the long-awaited initiative of providing mobile handsets on easy installments on January 12, 2024.
The caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif while talking to a group of journalists mentioned that one telco also is planning to offer Apple iPhone on installments.
In case of failure to pay installments, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) would block the handset on the pattern of Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS).
The minister said that the aim is to incentivize responsible financial behavior and ensure that smartphone accessibility continues to expand. He said that under this policy, telecom companies will have the opportunity to directly offer smartphones to customers through installment plans, thereby expanding the benefits of mobile broadband, especially among low-income segments in Pakistan.
Dr Saif announced that 5G will be launched in July next year, and 300 MHz spectrum would be offered for auction. From the establishment of the Advisory Committee for Spectrum Auction to the necessary steps to lay the network of optical fiber cables across the country and the effective implementation of the Right of Way Policy, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SFIC) has removed all departmental hurdles and all decisions in the interest of the country.
He further said that at present, there are about 200,000 kilometers of fiber cable in the country, and 6,000 mobile towers are connected, which need to be upgraded. By expanding the optical fiber cable network, the connectivity will be faster, and better internet facilities will be provided to the user.
Dr Saif disclosed that the government would initiate a project on January 11 to establish 10,000 e-Rozgar Centres across the country that would be equipped with the latest facilities for freelancers and start-ups.
“This historic initiative is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by approximately 1.5 million freelancers, who lack suitable workspaces,” he added.
Hopefully now we all can buy 5g phones and Iphones
Yo!
Asalama o alaikum sir mujhe phone ki zarorat hay kiu k main online job Karna chat a hon
Mnga na chorna
lollll:o)
Ok no problem plz send your total information…….
Hahah Bhai mere ye information web site mobile deny wali nahe .. Kiya online Kam kro gy tm ne information site se mangna start kr diya Hy .. ye Qoum nahe sudhar sakti ..
Lolss bache k jazbaat smjho bhai
I need to get the this product/ mobile on instalment and this policy is appreciable policy and also this is gift for the people.
How we can buy?
Salam.Sir I need it for my daughter graduation
Inbox me
I simply hope the people of Pakistan can use this facility for there betterment and pay on time there instalments. People in this country have misused facilities before like the yellow cab etc provided by the govt. I still doubt it will happen again.
So I can have my own apple phone on installment. Very good to hear such new. Hope it work without corruption.
It is very nice scheme. Low paid salary employees and business men can easily buy
So now people can easily buy expensive phones.
I need mobile
Good news hope announcement soon
It is a good step if the monthly instalment is reachable of low paid persons.
I want to get product on instalment
Abi tak khushkhabri ae hy, Pori Khabar b any do, phr dekhty hain khabri khushi ki banti hy ya buri ki
Respected Sir,
My daughter is studying in 1st year ICS in KIPS college, Garden Town campus under factory workers quota with Punjab workers welfare funds (Talent scholarship scheme) . She is in need of smart cell phone. We appreciate this Government policy to get education for students.
People need to pay grocery bills on installment, children school fee on installment, huge utility bills on installment, medical bills on installment…. People are dying for basic necessities and look at the fu**king priorities of these stooges.
How to apply on installment mobile phones??
5G in July next year? Really.
I hope good luck to pakistane awam
i also need of this😣😣
Mujhay chahiay koi bra skta kysay mil skta instalment pr…?
It is a good step if the monthly instalment is reachable of low paid persons
Sir i need a mobile phone for my son and daughter for help of college education
salam sir i need this phone because i want to do online job please tell me the procedure
I need mobile.
لیکن آپ سے رابطہ کیسے کریں ہم
As salam o alaikum
Sir mjhe smart phone ki ashad zarorat he mera handset khrab hogya he mjhe online working search krni hoti he mn apne ghr ka sarbrah hn r meri itni income ni he k mn itne expensive phone purchase kr sakun so pls ye offer jald start krdn ta k mn indtallment pr phone leskun
Allah ap ka hami o nasir ho ameen
Touqeer
Excellent steps from govt to boost income and improve economy, thanks
Its very good initiative to consider the youth problems who wanted to do something in IT field but couldn’t due to financial constraints. I request IT Minister to kindly, practically do something about the solutions of funds transferring for freelancers who always worried for gateway problems and various issues uccerd during their work. The main solution for this problem is to bring PayPal and other companies in Pakistan. Please advise ur Banks to make collaborations in this regard. You will see a big boom in flourishing our IT industry and definitely in foreign exchange. Thnx.
I simply hope the people of Pakistan can use this facility for there betterment and pay on time there instalments. People in this country have misused facilities before like the yellow cab etc provided by the govt. I still doubt it will happen again.
I want to buy an IPhone also
How to apply for this
give me mobile phone in installment
In pakistan such schemes and press confrncess are baseless but let see what happens!
I need to get the this product/ mobile on instalment and this policy is appreciade policy and also this is gift for the people
Good 👍
We also fond of this 5g phone to improve our skills with the help of 5g internet phone sir really greatfull to launched this scheme
Elephants teeth
اسلام و علیکم
اگر فروخت کم ہے تو انداذ بدلیں
کاروباری اور محدود پیمانے پر کام کرنے والوں کے لیے رعایت
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اور جہاں تک اس سہولت کی بات ہے توبہت اچھا اقدام ہے
I have iphone 13 pro max but dont have funds to approve PTA, whether i can get it approved on installment basis
Very good decision
Salam sir mujhe installment par mobile chahiyeh
This will change the dynamics of freelancing and remote jobs.
I need phone
Me koi jhot ni bolonga mere pass mob ni jabi mujhe chaheye agar ap dety hn tu baten
Asslamu allaikum sir I need iPhone 📱
It’s good scheme and really we appreciate
why iphone first as even apple own basic services are not enable in Pakistan.
Very good
The Govt. is late, but at last they have realised the path to successfully youth empowering. Though I know most of us will use this opportunity in the wrong way and will create hurdles for genetic people, but lets hope something is better than nothing. With the hope that Govt. will ease the terms and conditions for everyone to have access to this program, yet this nation is not capable of good initiatives.
Terms and condition kaya ho gi wo bhe bata dein.
It will b with or without interest project?
I think without interest its for students only.
Very good news
What is the procedure?
Sir phone lenay ka procedure bhi btain na