USF

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

Aims to provide high-speed internet to 2.2m people in areas of Punjab, K-P

Objective is to provide hi-speed mobile broadband in provinces

Ministry of IT additional secretary also briefed the panel on vacant senior management positions in the ministry

Under the project, 58 base transceiver stations will be installed in 18 months

It should generate local content to create demand for telecom services

Rs2.3b project will facilitate 196,177 un-served individuals