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 →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) What has been discussed secretly, widely and openly is now awaiting to be confirmed by PTA and Mobilink. Mobilink will be acquiring Warid and fully absorbing the company. It was learned today by TelecoAlert.com through a source that wished to remain unnamed that all theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Etisalat and PCCW Companies in the light of their mutual agreement trying to intervene in the telecom sector of Pakistan. However irony is that PCCW is not even licensed to operate in any capacity in Pakistan. On the other hand Etisalate merely having managing rightsRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Pakistan Telecom Authority has completed its first 3G/4G quality survey. Back in April 2014, Pakistan Telecom Authority held the auction on which four telecom companies: Telenor, Ufone, Mobilink and Zong submitted their bids and become success. These companies were given one year for setting upRead More →