A hot package from Ufone, ‘3 Minute Package’, now Ufone customers can have 3 minutes airtime just for RS2 or can say 66 paisas approximately per minute, this one is the best package of Ufone, call rates on other networks is RS 1.07 per minutes, if we compare it with others its lowest rates on three minutes basis. A hot package from Ufone, ‘3 Minute Package’, now Ufone customers can have 3 minutes airtime just for RS2 or can say 66 paisas approximately per minute, this one is the best package of Ufone, call rates on other networks is RS 1.07 per minutes, if we compare it with others its lowest rates on three minutes basis. A hot package from Ufone, ‘3 Minute Package’, now Ufone customers can have 3 minutes airtime just for RS2 or can say 66 paisas approximately per minute, this one is the best package of Ufone, call rates on other networks is RS 1.07 per minutes, if we compare it with others its lowest rates on three minutes basis

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has intended to verify the previous SIMs (Subscriber Identity Module) of cellular phone operators through National Database Registration sold out before the new activation system.

This was stated in a PTA’s draft – Subscriber’s Antecedents Verification Regulations, 2009 aimed at introducing a mechanism for the registration and maintenance of accurate data of subscriber antecedents through proper documentation and verification.

It said all operators will verify all SIM(s) sold up to January 31, 2009 through NADRA which shall be submitted to the authority by March 15, 2009. Besides, they shall furnish a comprehensive report of old subscriber’s data on March 31, 2009 comprising the status (verified, blocked etc) of all SIM(s) sold up to 31st January 2009.

In addition to the reporting requirement given in regulation 47 of the PTA (Functions and Powers) Regulations 2006, all operators shall submit reports about connections, record of subscribers, documentations, detail of operator’s franchisees and authorised agents or any information required for the purpose of these regulations on a monthly basis and as and when the authority deems appropriate, it has been added in the draft.

All operators shall be required to update the documentation and record of all connections.

In order to ensure compliance of these regulations, the telecom regulator through its authorised officer(s) may inspect the premises and records maintained by the operator(s) at any time at their customer services outlets or registered/authorised agents/franchisees.

The concerned operator(s) and their registered or authorised agents or franchisees shall provide all the information and shall extend all possible assistance to the authorised officer(s) or representative of the authority to inspect the records.

The telecom watchdog has adopted a series of procedures in consultation with the operators and enforcement agencies. Previously, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was issued on June 28, 2005 on the subject where mobile companies were required to get their data verified through NADRA database and issue new connection after due verification, it was learnt.

In May 2007, the directive was issued by PTA having split the verification in two parts- ‘New Connection Sale’ and ‘Cleaning of Old Data’ with clear deadlines for mobile operators to complete the task. As a result an adequate amount of old data was cleaned through NADRA database and considerable improvement was observed in new connections’ sales through the franchisees only.

In January 2008, Ministry of IT and Telecom issued a Policy Directive under section 8(2)(c) of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act 1996. In light of the policy directive, a revised SOP was issued inline with the existing policy for immediate implementation by the cellular mobile operators.

As a result, operators had blocked around 11.5 million unregistered and unverified subscribers during last year.

All directives, SOP and orders issued by the authority on or before the notification of these regulations shall be binding and applicable on the operators, the new regulations added.

The operators shall revise the verification procedure as and when required by the authority to ensure that all updated technical measures are being implemented by the operators for antecedents documentation and verification.

Pakistan wants more Investment in Telecom from Chinese

Result of China Mobile Pakistan – Zong moving to the right direction and giving the results as expected by Directors;
Director of Investment Minister of  Pakistan Mr. Waqar Ahmed said in his interview that China Mobile Pakistan has important rule in economic growth of country , he expressed that we welcome more Chinese companies for investment, he also said that China Mobile Pakistan has also set a good example of China and Pakistan relation.
If we follow history, China Mobile Pakistan renamed PAKTEL to China Mobile Pakistan – ZONG; This Company makes investment of 1.66 USD billions and creates more than 41,000 vacancies, recently this company also announced investment of USD 500 million

Ufone launches in-flight service

Its first time in Pakistan any company provide this service, Ufone gives its postpaid customers to use services while traveling, now Ufone customers can enjoy it while they are in Europe, USA, Middle East or in Asia, Remember Ufone provide this in Emirates flights

News in Daily Times

PTCL stops issuing detailed bills

This news comes yesterday in The News Internationals, PTCL stops to issue details bills, read details

http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=163638

Telecom sector of Pakistan is going down from last 6 years, if we look the they have high paid salaried person, reason is only economic crisis which badly effects it, this news is not for only manufacturers but also for cellular service providers, new investment is not coming and its not possible for companies to maintain budgets

Telenor gives RS 1 Million prize to retailer

Telenor announced the easyload millionaire prize scheme, this scheme is only for retailer, winning retailers is Muhammad Tahir Zaib owner of Zaib Communication from Karachi, the regional director of telenor Pakistan Mr.Adnan gives award of RS 1 Million

Mobilink brand Ambassador Program for young students

Mobilink is one of the leading cellular company of Pakistan; it’s announced a program for “Mobilink Brand Ambassadors” students from the top universities of Pakistan.
The purpose of this program is to select students for marketing purpose who will act as Mobilink Brand Ambassadors (MBAs)

On lunch of this unique student growth program vice president of Mobilink marketing Bilal Munir Sheikh said that “Pakistan’s young minds are known to be among the best globally. Catching them early and giving them direction, exposure and recognition will enable the aspirants to achieve very high standards in today’s competitive world. With the chip of being a Mobilink Brand Ambassador, these individuals will be extremely well-paced to overcome professional challenges later in life.”
Special training will be given to selected candidates, its good chance for students to find dreamy chance and challenging environment to show their skills
If u want to know more of it visit mobilink website

The Pakistan Telecommunication Ordinance 1994, established the primary regulatory framework for the telecommunication industry including the establishment of an authority. Thereafter, Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act no XVII was promulgated in 1996 that aimed to reorganize the telecom sector of Pakistan. Under Telecom Reorganization Act 1996, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was established in January 1997 to regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunication systems, and the provision of telecom services.

PTA has its headquarters at Islamabad and zonal offices located at Karachi,Lahore,Peshawar,Quetta and Rawalpindi.

Functions And Responsibilities:

PTA’s functions include:

* To regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunication systems and provision of telecommunication services in Pakistan.

* To receive and expeditiously dispose of applications for the use of radio-frequency spectrum.

* To promote and protect the interests of users of telecommunication services in Pakistan.

* To promote the availability of a wide range of high quality, efficient, cost effective and competitive telecommunication services throughout Pakistan.

* To promote rapid modernization of telecommunication systems and telecommunication services.

* To investigate and adjudicate on complaints and other claims made against licensees arising out of alleged contraventions of the provisions of this Act, the rules made and licenses issued there under and take action accordingly.

* To make recommendations to the Federal Government on policies with respect to international telecommunications, provision of support for participation in international meetings and agreements to be executed in relation to the routing of international traffic and accounting settlements.

* To perform such other functions as the Federal Government may assign from time to time.

Responsibilities of Authority
In exercising its functions and powers under the Act, the authority shall ensure that?

* Rights of licensees are duly protected;

* All of its decisions and determinations are made promptly, in an open equitable, non discriminatory, consistent and transparent manner;

* All applications made to it are disposed of expeditiously;

* The persons affected by its decisions or determination are given a due notice thereof and provided with an opportunity of being heard;

* It encourages, except subject to the exclusive right of the company in basic telephone service, fair competition in the telecommunication sector; and

* The interest of users of telecommunication services are duly safeguarded and protected.

Reference: http://www.pta.gov.pk