telecom

Prime minister made announcement during a meeting with a four-member delegation of the GSM Association

Cabinet approves policy directives covering operations and installations of companies

IHC seeks record of phone conversations recorded by govt so far

IT minister says commission, under Digital National Framework, will be chaired by PM Sharif

CCP says reservations about PTCL-Telenor merger can delay due diligence

Govt approves changes to law for transferring fee, spectrum proceeds to AJK govt

Proposal for easy instalments draws concerns over import bill, commercial directives

Despite economic challenges, including inflation, high business costs, sector showcased robust performance

Shows revenue for foreign investors down from $4.84b in 2018 to $3.03b in 2023

Point out such actions adversely impact Pakistan’s global image

Govt aims to swiftly address legal disputes in telecommunication sector

34.5% tax burden affects over 190 million telecom users

Capital injection focuses on advancing the country’s digital infrastructure

USF projects aim to provide internet, telecom access to remote areas

Voices hope new minister will be able to avert digital catastrophe

Aim to deploy optical fibre cable over an area of 100,000 km in Pakistan

Income reaches Rs694b, driven by increased use of telecom services

Says taxes impacting growth of IT sector as well

MOIT&T urges SBP to review its decision for consumers’ benefit, network expansion

Insists on giving up revenue-driven model as it hinders faster broadband expansion

Sets up platform focused on connectivity, infrastructure-related initiatives

Tarin says status upgrade will help expand telecommunication network, promote investment

This article will focus on policy interventions to enhance Pakistan’s position in affordability domain

Telenor and Jazz pay second instalment of license renewal fee

Under Telecom Act, offenders can be penalised or punished

After tumbling by as much as 5%, shares mostly recover by end of trading

It becomes clear it is only telecom that can help in coping with pandemic

Competition among telecom companies grows tougher on price and services

Believes adoption of model will help create competitive market, reduce losses

The country has some 85 million 3G/4G subscribers, and the upcoming auction is seen a precursor to any 5G launch

Ufone’s parent company seeks proposals for advisory role for possible amalgamation

Three-year strategy will ensure faster telecom network speed

Insist concession will turn it into export-focused industry

Additional spectrum release to enhance 4g services in Pakistan

Notes that on certain telecoms metrics, Pakistan lags behind its regional peers despite facing similar challenges

Share-swap deal under discussion to cut costs, competition: CEO

British PM asks officials to reduce Chinese involvement to zero by 2023

Research reveals Pakistan is among highest taxed telecom markets in the world

Many of the companies have already taken steps to support customers during the crisis

Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication seeks non-top provision of communication services amid COVID-19

Company executive says manufacturing hubs to be established in Europe

Benchmark index decreases 54.33 points to settle at 42,506.94

Hafeez Shaikh-led meeting discusses proposal to allow overseas Pakistanis to bring mobiles without duty

After Indian Supreme Court ordered both firms to pay a combined 920 billion rupees in spectrum and licensing fees

Cost-cutting venture that could crimp orders

China Mobile has started to invite bids for network construction and smartphone testing

Delay in policy forced telecom operators to approach court

Disposes of all interim orders about suspension of taxes on telecommunication services

Disagreement between frequency board, IT ministry creates obstacles

Licences of Warid, Jazz, Zong and Telenor are going to expire this year