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Three-year strategy will ensure faster telecom network speed

Optic fibre cables should be laid as these have high data-carrying capacity

IT minister says broadband project will create job opportunities, empower women

Court seeks reply from govt on suspension of internet services in erstwhile Fata

Advanced services in AJK, G-B will help people work from home, give govt billions of rupees in revenue

The launch will fulfil the longstanding demand of the tribal people

Move comes after PM Imran Khan committed to provision of cellular services in the area

Out of the total broadband users, 55 million are 3G/4G subscribers

3G mobile broadband services would be provided in areas of Mohmand, Bajaur and Malakand

Number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 146 million by the end of the month

Arrival of services will bring socio-economic change in these regions

Submarine cable system fault on Saturday morning had slowed down Internet speed in Pakistan to half

3G and 4G has brought a revolution in the country

Set-up for next generation wireless telecom technology ready, but ministry not giving green light to start

The government has recently announced that it plans to enter the 5G technology market soon

Over 2.2 million new users added by telcos in July 2016

The OpenSingnal report also included overall speeds for each country with Pakistan averaging at 3.33 Mbps

Overall broadband subscribers amounted to 32.41m

Use of mobile communication trails behind peers in Asia and European nations; WhatsApp most popular messaging app

Analysis reveals industry could be in for saturation if new services not introduced.

Number of 3G, 4G users amounts to 23.2m at December-end

Reached Rs115b or 25.6% of total revenues in FY15, up over 100%

Mobilink, quoting PTA figures, said it crossed the six million 3G subscriber mark during the fourth quarter of 2015

Palestinian mobile operators still use 2G technology and lose money; want to offer 3G to meet surging bandwidth demand

Signal strength leaves much to be desired, reveals PTA’s quality of service survey

Telenor Pakistan pays remaining 50% of its licence fee.

All companies participating in the auction asked to ensure availability of 3G services at the auction.

Even though 3G licence is yet to be auctioned, Telenor is upgrading its network.

Auctioning process may also be entirely put on hold till a settlement is reached on the payment issue, says Official.

Instead, they want to settle issue behind closed doors, get paid the agreed price.

Auction may be delayed yet again, PTA has already paid Rs10m to the experts.

Revised information memorandum for inviting bids not yet published.

NAB asks PTA to meet procurement rules by December 26.

PTA signs pact to address transparency concerns.

The increase in SIM prices by Telenor is a strong sign that other operators will follow suit.

Committee will comprise media, civil society, NAB, telecom experts.

Prime Minister Ashraf constitutes oversight committee after reports of alleged kickbacks from hiring of consultants.

Everybody has a stake in this quarrel. The Ahmadi graveyard vandalism and the Shia killing is everyone’s problem.

Ijazul Haq blamed General Beg for trying to hide the effects of a missile fired into Zia's plane from another plane.

Mobile companies unhappy with certain terms and conditions

Present-day world, characterised by sense of impending doom and pessimism, there still are traces of utopia around us.

Mobilink is seeking to enhance its voice and data services ahead of a planned 3G roll out - as soon as it is licensed.

Pakistan is the only country in the South Asian region not to have tasted the wonders of 3G mobile services.

Instead advertises to hire advisers to help with much-delayed transaction.

It is high time our institutions engage, encourage their best teachers to create content in Urdu, regional languages.

Says centre did its homework before transferring resources to provinces.

Hactivist group Anonymous 'fights' Israel by helping keep Palestinians in Gaza strip connected. Israeli sites...

Israeli Defence Forces use their verified Twitter account to announce Operation Pillar of Defense, post updates.

Telecom authority issues directives to all operators, with immediate effect.

Signs five-year deal with Huawei, Alcatel for expansion, modernisation