Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Pakistan To Deploy Fiber Optic Cable to Connect with China: ProPakistani

Pakistan To Deploy Fiber Optic Cable to Connect with China: ProPakistani

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Pakistan To Deploy Fiber Optic Cable to Connect with China

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 01:12 PM PST


Pakistan To Deploy Fiber Optic Cable to Connect with China is a post from: ProPakistani

pak china fiber optic cable thumb Pakistan To Deploy Fiber Optic Cable to Connect with ChinaGovernment said that it will deploy cross border Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) system at a cost of Rs 3.7 billion between Pakistan and China for security of information, reported Business Recorder, quoting official sources.

Paper said that the need of this cross-country fiber optic cable grew after security concerns from Pakistan and China, who fear the possibility of India monitoring the communication activities, through already active undersea cables.

The project was deliberated at a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) under the chairmanship Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shakih.

The project consists of laying 820 km of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) along the Karakaram Highway, from Rawalpindi to Khunjrab Pass (Chinese border via Mansehra, Chilas, Danyore (Gligit), Karimabad and Sust).

At present, Pakistan’s international connectivity with the world is through undersea cables SEA-ME-WE 3&4 and IMEWE, and Pakistan is connected through spurs only.

“This dependency is not only a risk but also entails security concerns. The voice/data and internet traffic can be monitored and disturbed easily by India,” sources said. To divert such a threat, sources said, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with China in April 2007 for the establishment of a secure international OFC link between China and Pakistan along Karakaram Highway which is being widened by China Road and Bridge Company.

Through this project, a link will be created between Pakistan and Trans-Asia Europe (TAE) cable in China, which would enable both Pakistan and China to have alternative routes for their international telecom traffic, sources added.

Successful implementation of the project would provide Pakistan with a direct telecom access to China and the Central Asian States. Thus, development of telecom infrastructure will facilitate trade with these countries and would also promote tourism in the region, sources quoted Ministry of Information Technology as commenting on the project.

Apart from security assurance, the project is expected to generate revenue, approximately Rs 1.5 billion in the first three years and, in the fourth year, the financial dividends are likely to grow.

The project would be funded within Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) and out of a Chinese soft loan. The project also involves Rs 3.2 billion foreign exchange component (FEC).

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Another Seminar on 3G Held in Lahore

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 09:19 AM PST


Another Seminar on 3G Held in Lahore is a post from: ProPakistani

3G thumb Another Seminar on 3G Held in LahoreZTE in collaboration with PTA held a seminar on 3G in PC Hotel Lahore today. The theme was "To be or not to be is not the question: 3G is coming".

It was another effort from network vendors to make way for 3G in the country.

Sardar Aseff Ahmad, Minister for Telecom and IT was the chief guest. Other attendees included:

  • Mr. Peng Aiguang, CEO ZTE Pakistan
  • Mr. Abdul Aziz, CEO Ufone, Mr. Naveed Khalid Butt, Chief Officer Government & Regulatory Affairs
  • Mr. Muneer Farooqui, CEO Warid
  • Agha Qasim, VP Corporate Affairs, Mobilink
  • Mr. Zafar Usmani, COO Zong
  • Anujm Rahman, Director Communication Telenor
  • Top execs from telecom and IT companies

Dr. Mohammed Yaseen, Chairman PTA, on the occasion said there will be an estimated 5.3 billion mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide, including 940 million subscriptions to 3G services by the end of 2010.

He mentioned that the access to mobile networks is now available to 90% of the world population and 80% of the population living in rural areas people are moving rapidly from 2G to 3G platforms, in both developed and developing countries.

In 2010, 143 countries were offering 3G services commercially, compared to 95 in 2007 towards 4G: a number of countries have started to offer services at even higher broadband speeds, moving to next generation wireless platforms, he said.

PTA will also be organizing a conference on "Opportunity for all – Development of 3G" on January 11, 2011, he added. During the seminar Chairman PTA delivered also a compressive presentation to highlight the worldwide practices regarding 3G services and the case studies thereof.

Cao Long, of Wang Li Heng, Rahel Kamal, representative of Qualcom also made presentations highlighting impact of 3G services. During the seminar speakers of national and international fame focused on the benefits of 3G to: businesses, education, government, national economy, urban/rural populace, indigenous software houses and local contents development.

On this occasion all five cellular mobile operator signed MoUs to boost localized applications, content and services.

It may be mentioned that most of telecom operators world-wide have already embraced the 3G technology, enabling them to provide their customers with diverse and rich voice and data service, thereby sparking social and economic growth and increasing their revenues.

3G Mobile Broadband is an important step in modernization of mobile telephone system. With the launch of 3G, in future, Pakistani cell phone subscribers will be able to transmit and receive high speed data through their mobile phones.

High speed data means possibility of video calls, internet browsing and downloading at a much higher speed which also includes usage of data intensive applications.

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Warid Introduces Baba G ki Predictions

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 05:34 AM PST


Warid Introduces Baba G ki Predictions is a post from: ProPakistani

baba g thumb Warid Introduces Baba G ki PredictionsWarid has uncovered this long lost Baba 'G' for its customers. Warid says that this Baba G is good to tell you anything – even if you got a question to get answered? Need a little help regarding any issues in your everyday routine? Consider Baba G available for you!

Warid says that you will be surprised how much Baba "G" knows about you, your friends and so many things! So try it out!
Key Features

  • Get an expert opinion in a fun way on your Love life, Financial Issues, Education, Friends, Family or Work.
  • Forward a customized comic SMS regarding a friend's personality for 20 paisa only.
  • Service available for both prepaid & postpaid.

Command List
To get Baba "G"'s opinion on the following categories follow the below mentioned steps:

  • Love:  Send Luv or 1 as a SMS to 2227
  • Money: Send Money or 2 as a SMS to 2227
  • Taleem: Send Taleem or 3 as a SMS to 2227
  • Dost: Send Dost or 4 as a SMS to 2227
  • Family: Send Family or 5 as a SMS to 2227
  • Nokree: Send Nokree or 6 as a SMS to 2227

Charging

  • Rs.2+Tax /SMS to 2227

Forward your Dost prediction SMS to your friends for 20 paisa only. Here's how you do it:

  • Send Dost or 4 as a SMS to 2227
  • Forward the received prediction to your friends (Warid number) by replying to message from 2228 and typing Dost<space> Friend's name<space>Recipient's Warid number e.g. Dost<space>Hasan<space>0321XXXXXXX

Charging

  • Rs.0.20 +Tax /SMS to 2228

Disclaimer from Warid:

Warid is not responsible for the accuracy, correctness or authenticity of the information given through the service and shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to the subscriber as a result thereof.

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PTCL Launches Vfone New Year Offer

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 02:56 AM PST


PTCL Launches Vfone New Year Offer is a post from: ProPakistani

vfone thumb PTCL Launches Vfone New Year OfferPakistan Telecommunication Company LTD (PTCL) has launched country wide Vfone New Year offer, which has especially been designed to encourage the existing and potential vfone subscribers in Pakistan.

Load a Vfone scratch card of higher denomination and get instant free balance as much as you want!

Offer:

  • Load a Vfone scratch card of Rs. 300/- and get an instant free balance of Rs. 100/-
  • Load a Vfone scratch card of Rs. 500/- and get an instant free balance of Rs. 200/-
  • Load a Vfone scratch card of Rs. 1,000/- and get an instant free balance of Rs. 500/-
  • Unlimited free calls from Vfone – Vfone & Vfone – PSTN in Family & Un-limited packages at extremely affordable rate

Note:

  • Free balance offer will be valid for all cards of more than Rs. 100 denomination i.e. on Rs. 300, 500 and 1,000 denomination cards
  • Free balance can be utilized for calling on-net (V-V, V-PSTN Local & NWD)
  • Free balance can be utilized for Internet and SMS (on-net and off-net)
  • The validity of free balance will be 30 days only
  • Free balance offer will be applicable only for WIN subscribers & not for WIPT i.e. not for VPCO
  • This is a limited time offer

Naveed Saeed SEVP Commercial Said that PTCL always try to provide best packages and offers to our customers and this launch will have an added effect on segmenting our customers, he further added that PTCL has always and will always strive to provide our customers with the best and most affordable services.

Syed Asim Ali EVP Commercial Planning said these new packages will reinforce PTCL image as the customer oriented organization and it will be our top priority to facilitate our customers to the maximum. Keeping in mind the needs of customers, In future PTCL will introduce more such offers to facilitate our users.

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Micronet Gives Away its Customers to Link Dot Net

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 11:38 PM PST


Micronet Gives Away its Customers to Link Dot Net is a post from: ProPakistani

micronet Micronet Gives Away its Customers to Link Dot NetMicronet, the leading broadband service provider in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, has decided to give away its broadband customers of two exchanges to Link Dot Net, confirmed us official sources in the company.

Micronet said that this move came after anti-competitive environment created by PTCL, which is restricting ISPs' profit and workability for broadband service providers. Official of Micronet said that they were losing Rs. 50,000 a month per exchange.

In the first phase, Micronet handed over its customers of Zero Point and Airport Housing Exchanges. Those customers who were in coverage area of nayatel were shifted to fiber optic network, while others were shifted to LDN.

Company said that they may handover more customers to LDN, based on future strategy.

This way, Micronet will be able to shift its core focus on Nayatel, company's arm dedicated for fiber optic broadband users.

Micronet said it has 7,000 registered broadband users in the twin cities before the move.

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Browse, Search and Download Videos and Wallpapers via SMS with Jazz

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 11:28 PM PST


Browse, Search and Download Videos and Wallpapers via SMS with Jazz is a post from: ProPakistani

Ever imagine how easy it would be if you can browse through a list of great content on your mobile phone and search for your favorite wallpaper or a ringtone?

Wouldn't be handiness at its best?

Mobilink now brings for its customers a really cool value added service. With the latest Jazz SMS based Content Catalogue you can easily search and download wallpapers, ringtones or video clips simply through SMS!

Jazz Customers can browse through a plethora of multimedia content at a very minimal price via SMS only with SMS based Content Catalogue. The content will be displayed to the customers in the most dynamic order which means if you are browsing for wallpapers then a separate set of wallpapers would be displayed each time you would request for list of wallpapers.

Each menu will show 4 to 5 items in that requested list with an option to browse and download more. Hence, the fun begins right from the first SMS you send!

Service Details:

The service is further sub-divided in two:

A. Content Browsing & Downloads

Subscriber will be able to browse different multimedia content by sending an SMS to 6565.

A menu would be pushed back to the users enabling them to browse through various wallpapers, animations, greeting cards etc.

B. Content Subscription

Subscriber will be able to subscribe to one or more types of categories.

Upon expiration of subscription a notification would be sent to the user informing them of their subscription status.

Content Categories:

1. Wallpapers

2. Animations

3. True Tones

4. Video Clips

Service Mechanics:

Send SMS to 6565

SMS Charges: Rs.0.10+t/SMS

Subscription Charges:

· Rs.10+t/week for Wallpapers

· Rs.20+t/week for Video clips

· GPRS charges will apply on downloading of content.

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