ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) A high level meeting took place where Ministry of Information and Technology along with Ministry of Finance met with representatives of cellular companies. However this meeting didn’t bear any fruits. The meeting was about the taxation that has been levied by federal and provincial governmentsRead More →
KARACHI ( ASLAM SHAH ) Police has registered an First Information Report (FIR) No, 49/2016 under section 7-Anti Terrorism Act (ATA), Official Secret Act-1923, Sec-4, Telephone & Telegraph Act-1885 (25), 420, 506/34 at Police Station Aziz Bhatti against the Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authorith (PTA), the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PakistanRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Telenor has officially lodged a complained to Competition Commission Pakistan (CCP) regarding the merger between Mobilink and Warid. The letter that was submitted to the Commission states categorically that the merger will create a strong monopoly in the market and change the dynamics for otherRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Another attempt for audit of the Pakistan Telecom Authority has been stopped through strong influence as learnt by TelecoAlert.com. The auditor general of Pakistan was keen to take an audit of the regulatory body for the previously held 3G/4G auction. The audit was to checkRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) According to various confirmed reports, TelecoAlert.com can confirm that VimpelCom CEO Jean-Yves Charlier will be visiting Pakistan soon. Though the dates are not confirmed, it is however expected that he will be here for the merger between Warid and Mobilink. During his stay he willRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Stat Bank of Pakistan reveled in Q1 report that due to heavily taxed on Mobile sector lower mobile and broadband usage in Pakistan. The report says that FY16 with increased number of broadband users; better cellular and teledensity;and decline in PTCL financial losses. PTCL aRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) It is imperative that the policy formaulted should be made in a subjective ICT policy. Telecom companies were extremely delighted by the policy and have unanimously agreed to share their full cooperation to Ministry Information Technology & Telecom in this regard. This promise of cooperationRead More →
LAHORE ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) With the construction of Metro Orange line in Lahore being planned another shock to general public is expected through PTCL. According to verified sources in PTCL, TelecoAlert.com has learned that around 14 exchanges are coming under the route of the planned Orange line. This wouldRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) According to various high level sources among telecom sector a major upset is being expected. There are rumours flying around that that Etisalat will be consolidating its resources to make a bigger telecom company in Pakistan that will see Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) andRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Competition Commission of Pakistan has notified Mobilink that its announced merger with Warid is not according to the rules and regulation of the Competition Act of Pakistan. The letter that is attached below clearly states that it is compulsory requirement for any entity that isRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) The Cellulars clear telecom authority that it might not possible for the existing Cellular Mobile Operators to commit any investment in the spectrum auction unless the mentioned problems are addressed on priority basis. These reservation and serious concern shown collectively in joint letter address toRead More →
Telecom companies stated that they are interested in buying the spectrum but only if their problems are addressed and promises made by the body are fulfilled. ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Pakistan Telecom Authority appointed consultant to launch another 3G/4G left Spectrum as it has been revealed to TelecoAlert.com thatRead More →