The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Wednesday accepted the assurances given by China Mobile and Ufone for their misleading advertisements and decided not to impose any penalty on them. However, the companies have been warned that in future CCP will take a very strict view of non-compliance or contravention of the Competition Ordinance, 2007. (more…)

With a day to go before Eid-ul-Azha, mobile telecommunication SMS (Short Message Services) and voice networks have started to choke, despite telecom companies claims of having taken ‘special measures’ to prevent congestions. The ‘special measures’ include slashing of SMS packages, or in certain cases cancelling them altogether. The same strategy was adopted by a couple of telecom companies back at the Eid-ul-Fitr. And now some other companies have also gone for the option of cancelling their SMS packages. (more…)

When compared with cellular phone growth, Broadband has been slow to take off in Pakistan. However the last two years show some progress  in terms of growth (a little over 20K subscribers per month), more choices of services in more places and most importantly a significant drop in cost for broadband access (~Rs.1200 per month on average). Another welcome trend is to move towards unlimited broadband.

PTCL has taken the lead with its DSL and EVO offerings while WorldCall, Mobilink Infinity, Wateen / WiMAX, Qubee,  NayaTel and Wi-Tribe have also offered their services. (more…)

Patience, Courtesy, Selflessness, Discipline and Spirituality are virtues learned only through acts of sacrifice. Feel prestige and greatness in being the followers of Islam. A religion with character building traditions and soul enlightening festivals. (more…)

The cellular subscriber’s growth squeezed after the sector watchdog has blocked millions of unregistered connections after the launch of SIM information system-668. Although the new system was introduced officially in mid-October, the subscriber’s based widened only by 10,452 in this month, which showed that users’ base may contract after blocking of unregistered numbers. (more…)

If you are an Overseas Pakistani and have checked from PTA’s website www.pta.gov.pk that there are certain ZONG sims on your name and you are not using them, please follow the instructions below to get these sims unregistered from your name. (more…)

On last Eid-ul-Fitar Telenor suspended their sms packages on Eid Days and now history repeat itself telenor suspended their sms packages on three days of EID-UL-AZHA , When we tried to take information from customer centre they said “Sms Packages suspended for few days due to the upgaradation work. (more…)

[­World Wide Resources] Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has lowered the corporate credit rating and long-term senior unsecured debt rating on Pakistan-based wireless service provider Pakistan Mobile Communications (Mobilink) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘B-’. The outlook on the corporate credit rating is negative. (more…)

Last Eid, numerous lucky Ufone customers won some amazing prizes through the Ufone Eid Lucky Draw including dozens of LCD TVs, hundreds of handsets, thousands of Rupees in cash prizes and countless Free minutes. Now once again we give you the chance to win the same with our Eid-ul-Azha Promotion! (more…)

­Nokia has shown off two new 3G slider phones, the Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230. The company said that they are “made for the design-conscious consumer and optimized for socializing and sharing with those closest to you”. (more…)