ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday said that an amount of $30 million has been generated as revenue from first-ever cellular spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) in Azad Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan.
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Zong users enjoy free calls, internet service
KARACHI: The users of Zong, the leading mobile phone operator in Pakistan, are enjoying free calls and internet services on Wednesday and still continued till filing this news article.
Zong has become top trend on Twitter and people messaging about availing free calls and internet services.
According to some tweets the system of Zong has been crashed which enabled the free services.
One message is reported as: “Zong network has some technical issues so the users can use free internet, call anyone for free national or international until their service gets on track. So enjoy the free time till then.”
The reporting team of Pkrevenue has checked free internet and free calls on a zero balance Zong SIM and found the services are available.
No official comments is available from Zong management in this regard.
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Zong awarded contract to provide 4G coverage in rural, remote areas
ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has awarded contracts worth Rs112 million to Zong 4G for providing 4G network coverage in rural and remote areas of Sindh and Balochistan.
Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque inaugurated the projects at a ceremony held at Zong 4G Headquarters on Wednesday.
The contracts were signed by Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, CEO, USF with Wang Hua, Chairman and CEO, Zong 4G.
The Federal Secretary for IT & Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui and Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa were also present at the ceremony.
Chief Guest of the ceremony, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque said: “To achieve the Digital Pakistan vision, it is imperative that all areas and citizens of Pakistan have access to mobile phones and Broadband services.
“This will ensure that not only is the citizenry connected to the digital world but they will be in a position to benefit and use Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities.”
He informed that the Government is working arduously on mobile phone applications, web portals, e-commerce, e-government, online jobs, digital payments, establishment of IT parks and all other avenues which are related to the Digital Pakistan vision.
The Federal Minister congratulated Zong 4G and USF on the signing of the contracts and expressed the hope that this will ensure that residents living in remote areas of Baluchistan and rural pockets of Karachi will have better connectivity through Zong 4G’s superior technical expertise.
He stated that USF is working on projects worth billions of rupees which include laying optical fiber, deploying telecommunication infrastructure and expanding networks.
Furthermore, he announced that Ministry of IT and Telecommunication with USF’s support will be launching new development projects pertaining to network and Broadband expansion monthly.
While sharing his views at the ceremony, Zong 4G’s Chairman and CEO Wang Hua said: “Since its inception, Zong 4G has been at the forefront of digital transformation in Pakistan, striving to bring the unserved and underserved areas and masses under the folds of connectivity and digital inclusion.
“We thank USF for awarding us these projects and the government of Pakistan for supporting us in pursuing our passion for an empowered and Digital Pakistan.
“We stay committed to our mission of serving the Pakistani people in all possible ways and a project like this simply fuels that passion of ours.”
Also, sharing his thoughts at the ceremony, CEO USF, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary said: “These projects will benefit an unserved population of 0.5 million in 263 unserved Mauzas, thereby covering an unserved area of 4,121 sq.km. of Nasirabad, Jaffarabad, Sohbatpur, Karachi West & Malir districts.”
“As advised by the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, USF is actively working to provide robust connectivity in unserved and underserved areas of Pakistan. We are committed to playing our role in making Digital Pakistan vision a reality and bridging the digital divide.”
Senior officials of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, USF and Zong 4G were also present at the ceremony.
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Contracts worth Rs5.11 billion awarded for next generation broadband
ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) on Monday approved award of contracts to Telenor, Zong, Ufone and PTCL worth Rs5.11 billion through the Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development program and the Next Generation Optical Fiber Network and Services program.
Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 74th Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund (USF) on Monday.
PTCL is being awarded the contract of Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur and Khairpur districts in the province of Sindh.
The Next Generation Optical Fiber Network and Services projects worth approximately Rs3 billion is aimed at laying of 1078 km of Optical Fiber Cable to connect 140 villages and union councils thereby providing high speed mobile broadband services to an unserved population of approximately 4.7 million.
Moreover, the Board also approved award of contracts under the Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development Program worth Rs2 billion to Telenor, Zong and Ufone.
Telenor is being awarded the contract of Chitral, Upper Dir and Lower Dir districts in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa whereby an unserved population of around 0.7 million will benefit from high speed mobile broadband services in 648 unserved villages and an approximate unserved area of 18,212 sq. km.
Likewise, Zong is being awarded the contract of Karachi West and Malir districts in the province of Sindh that will benefit an unserved population of approximately 0.1 million in 36 unserved villages and approximately 690 sq. km of unserved area.
Similarly, Ufone is being awarded the contract of Mastung and Ziarat districts in the province of Balochistan to serve an unserved population of approximately 0.1 million in 226 unserved villages and an approximate unserved area of 6,324 sq. km.
During the meeting, Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui said that as advised by the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque, the basic purpose of these projects is not only to promote tourism infrastructure of the country but also to connect rural population with the digital world.
He also said that the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is leaving no stone unturned to provide broadband services to every Pakistani and accomplish Digital Pakistan vision; therefore, people should remain hopeful that such development interventions will reach them soon as well.
Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of USF, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary briefed the Board members about the projects. He thanked the Federal Minister, Syed Amin Ul Haque, the Federal Secretary and Chairman of USF Board, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui and the Board members for entrusting him. He stated that USF ensures merit, transparency and timely completion of projects.
Furthermore, he added that USF’s contribution to Digital Pakistan vision remains distinguished. Other board members comprising Maj. Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa, Chairman PTA; Shabahat Ali Shah, CEO-NITB; Irfan Wahab, CEO-Telenor Pakistan; Imran Akhtar Shah, VP for Government Sales, Super Net Pvt Ltd and Nominee of Data Licensees; Rashid Khan, CEO-PTCL and Nominee of Fixed Line Operators; Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman-Consumer Association of Pakistan and Nominee of Consumer Group; Muhamad Omar Malik, Member- Telecom and management of USF Co. also attended the meeting.
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Zong partners with Enfrashare to expand 4G network
KARACHI: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunication network, has entered into a strategic partnership with Enfrashare Private Limited, a leading connectivity infrastructure provider.
The partnership will support Zong 4G’s expansion of its largest 4G network of country to provide better coverage and an unrivaled subscriber experience, said a statement on Monday.
With more than 12,000 4G sites across Pakistan, Zong 4G is the country’s leading 4G network with over 13 Million 4G subscribers.
The company is at the forefront of digital revolution, empowering people from all walks of life to experience best-in-class digital experience.
Enfrashare, with its expertise and investment in connectivity infrastructure, allows Mobile Operators to reduce the cost of access to consumers.
Owned by one of the largest groups in Pakistan (Engro Corp), Enfrashare was formed with the vision to help enhance digital connectivity throughout the country. It aims to engage with all stakeholders in telecom’s ecosystem in order to realize their goal of digitizing the nation.
Commenting on the partnership Zong 4G’s Spokesperson said: “Zong 4G is committed in its ambition of building the digital Ecosystem of Pakistan. In a bid to further augment the user experience, Zong 4G has partnered with Enfrashare to further expand its network outreach.
“Our customers experience is our first priority, and through this partnership our customers will benefit directly from our state-of-the-art mobile network for a seamless digital experience.”
Speaking at the ceremony, Rehan Hassan from Enfrashare, stated, “Enfrashare firmly believes that connectivity is a basic human need, it is the conduit that enables social and financial inclusion.
“We are very proud of what we have accomplished in a short span of time, since our inception last year. This agreement allows us to work with one of the most respected operators in the country to provide enhanced solutions.
“Enfrashare’s vision goes beyond just towers to enable broader connectivity, and encompasses all necessary components including towers, fiber, energy and more. This partnership marks the beginning of a new journey, where the two key members of telecom’s ecosystem will bring together their expertise and enhance the country’s connectivity.”
Zong 4G’scollaboration with Enfrashare affirms both companies’ vision and commitment to enhance the connectivity infrastructure landscape in the country as well as complements the ambition of building a Digital Pakistan.
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Zong becomes first operator to conduct successful 5G trial
ISLAMABAD: Zong CMPAK has become the 1st Pakistani telecom operator to have successfully conducted the 5G trial, said a statement issued by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday.
The PTA said that this year it unveiled its roadmap for facilitating public testing of 5G technology and related services in Pakistan in line with the policy of the government.
Zong CMPAK has become the 1st Pakistani telecom operator to have successfully conducted the 5G trial.
This is a proud moment for Pakistan and testament to the accelerating technological innovation within the country.
Wireless technology developments, like 5G are expected to deliver increased flexibility, reliability and capacity to help meet requirements of a Digital Pakistan.
This trial is the first one being conducted and there will be more on the different scenarios of 5G in the near future. PTA, as a regulator of ICT sector, is committed to supporting technology and innovation in Pakistan.
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PTCL, Zong 4G collaborate for network expansion in remote areas
KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Zong 4G have entered into a strategic partnership for network expansion in remote and far-flung areas of the country.
The collaboration will ensure provision of VSAT services by PTCL to further support and expand the network coverage across the country.
The agreement was signed by Saad Muzaffar Waraich, Chief Technology & Information Officer, PTCL, and Li Wenyu, Chief Financial Officer, ZONG 4G, during the ceremony held at Zong 4G Headquarters in the presence of the senior management and officials of respective companies.
The collaboration will ensure state-of-the-art VSAT satellite services to further enhance the network coverage and enabling customers from remote areas to enjoy increased speed through Zong 4G’s widest coverage.
Being the most experienced in the domain of satellite communication, PTCL also has extensive ground support, operation and implementation infrastructure to serve a variety of satellite communication applications.
The company will offer a complete spectrum of end-to-end connectivity to Zong 4G designated sites.
Speaking on the occasion, Saad Muzaffar Waraich, Chief Technology & Information Officer, PTCL, said, “We are pleased to sign the agreement with ZONG 4G. PTCL has been serving as the communication backbone of the country since inception of Pakistan and this partnership will help them to expand their high-quality voice and data services to the underserved markets of Pakistan.
“We are at the forefront of leading the digitization across Pakistan through such partnerships. PTCL continues to play its role in the development of telecom infrastructure, contributing to the overall economic growth of the country.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mannan Shabbir, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Division & Company Spokesperson, said, “Being the first and the only operator with more than 10,000 4G sites across the country, Zong 4Gis providing the widest 4G coverage to the largest 4G subscriber base in the Pakistan at an unprecedented scale.
“Our partnership with PTCL is a testament to our customer-centric approach by providing our customers with the best possible services and solutions through our ever-expanding data network. Leading digitalization efforts across Pakistan, we continue to thrive, not only in the mainstream cities, but also in far-flung and remote areas of Pakistan providing reliable and seamless connectivity.”
As the winner of ‘Best in 4G services’ award by the Consumers Association of Pakistan and with more than 11 Million 4G customers, Zong 4G is the leading 4G operator of the country.
Through its continued investment in the network and infrastructure, the company is enabling its customers in every nook and corner of the country to experience world-class 4G services.
The collaboration will further enhance the digital agenda of Zong 4G and PTCL in empowering millions to remain connected anywhere and everywhere.