Nearly a decade ago I can hardly think of having a GSM cell phone to afford but now where ever you go in Pakistan polyphonic ring tones will amuse your ears showing a significant increase in subscribers potential. “With subscriber base increasing every single day and mobile penetration increasing every month, the mobile cellular sector of Pakistan is likely to cross all estimates,” due to cut throat competition between Warid Telecom ,Telenor in addition to already well established Mobilink & Ufone GSM Operators.
“Timely launch of two new cellular companies, continuously improving QoS, expansion of network by a leading operator on monthly basis, reduced taxes and handset prices are all right ingredients for best possible growth pattern any mobile sector can have.”
The country’s cellular subscribers growth has also inspired the international bodies, which paint an impressive picture of Pakistan’s telecom scene. Ten years ago an ordinary person can hardly think of carrying a cell phone but now the situation has completely changed.
“Pakistan’s mobile telecommunications growth continues at an astonishing pace,” said a GSM Association report issued recently. “With six competitors in the market, declining prices, increasing affordability and the next round of competition focusing on price, quality, and enhanced services, Pakistan will continue to be among the fastest growing markets in the world in the next several years.”
Source- http://www.w2forum.com
Technorati : GSM, Mobile, Pakistan
Ice Rocket : GSM, Mobile, Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is reportedly planning to auction the 3G licences on 29 March 2012. According to reports, the authority will auction three licences, each with a base price of US$ 210 million. Further, as per sources, bidders will be required to deposit US$ 31.5 million as an initial deposit.