3G finally comes to Pakistan!

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We have good news finally. The grand auction of 3G and 4G technologies was held on 23 Apr 2014 under the auspices of PTA. The total amount coming in Government’s kitty is about $ 1.2 Bn, WOW! From what I have heard and followed, Ufone, Zong, Telenor and Mobilink participated in the auction while Warid preferred to stay away. So now the latest picture is like this;

  • Ufone got a 5 MHz 3G slot.
  • Mobilink got a 10 MHz 3G slot.
  • Telenor got a 5 MHz 3G slot.
  • Zong got a 10 MHz 3G and 10 Mhz 4G (Read LTE, in 1800 MHz) slot.

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What are the benefits of 3G/4G netwroks for Pakistani consumers?

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So Pakistan is going to have 3G and 4G soon. So what? How is it going to affect you and me? Or as they say the average Joe? What is the single or a few big benefits that a common consumer will have from this much talked and discussed technology? This small post will attempt to dispel some big doubts about 3G and 4G/LTE.

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