ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Jazz has achieved another telecom industry milestone by crossing 20 million broadband subscribers. This securely puts Pakistan’s leading digital communications company as the number one provider of 3G/4G data. The growing reach of broadband users at Jazz attests to a customer commitment to both the brand andRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has been assigned initial long term entity rating of ‘AAA’ (Triple A) and short term rating of ‘A-1+’ (A-One Plus) by JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS). The assigned ratings reflect PTCL’s leading market position, extensive network infrastructure, strong financial risk profileRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network Zong 4G, is making significant investments in telecommunications infrastructure across Pakistan. Continuing and increasing the investments in 4G, Zong aims to build 5,000 base stations in the next three years to ensure that Zong 4G’s subscribers enjoy stronger outdoor and indoor coverage acrossRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Rolling out a structured process to address major issues and challenges being faced by the IT and Telecom Industries to drive the socio economic agenda of the Government, Minister for Finance, Asad Umar chaired a high level meeting of GoP stakeholders at the Prime Minister’s Office. FocusRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Following the full-day digital policy conference called Accelerate to a Digital State, Jazz, Pakistan’s largest digital telecommunication company, released a sector report on a digital policy framework for the Government of Pakistan. This sector report laid out in-depth transformational recommendations on agriculture, health and education. Over theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Ufone announced today that it has achieved certification of the new standard ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) for its Technology Department, covering both the Network as well as IT portfolios. With this, the Technology Department of Ufone has successfully transitioned from ISO 9001:2008 that it acquiredRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) Illegal and unregistered mobile handsets are a threat to public security as terrorists and criminals cannot be traced using mobile phones for any dangerous activity throughout the country. Pakistan authorities cannot trace illegal and unregistered handsets available in the country, said Talib Dogar, DG ServicesRead More →
KARACHI ( MEDIA REPORT ) Residents of Karachi are experiencing partial suspension of cellular services on Wednesday, the 8th of Muharram, ahead of Ashura. The cellular services have been suspended in most of cities and areas through which mourning processions will pass during the day. Citizens took to social mediaRead More →
LAHORE (MEDIA REPORT) The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday morning banned the members of Senate, National and all provincial assemblies from carrying mobile phones or any other electronic device in the premises of the polling station during presidential election. The commission has issued directives to all the presiding officersRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) For the first time ever, Jazz has introduced a prepaid bundle offer for Hajis, whereby they can call their loved ones back home without having to worry about affordability. Called the Saudi Bundle, the offer includes incoming and outgoing call charges of PKR 15/min – more affordableRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The executive board of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) held a meeting on Wednesday during which approval was granted for the filing of various references, including a corruption reference against former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gillani. The meeting, which was held at NAB’s headquarters inRead More →
ISLAMABAD (TELECOALERT) In today’s social-media-driven age, selfies are everything. They have extended beyond the youth to reach global appeal among people of all ages and professions. Unfortunately, finding a good smartphone with capable enough front cameras and features for the best selfie possible in an affordable price range has notRead More →