PTCL Posts Rs. 1.94 billion Profit for the Q2-2010: ProPakistani

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• PTCL Posts Rs. 1.94 billion Profit for the Q2-2010
• Wateen Gets New CTO and Few other High Ups
• PTCL EVO WiFi: Share Internet with Others
• Mobilink Meets up with Karachi Bloggers [Pics]
• Demand and Price of TV Devices Go High
• Zardari Secretly Visited UAE to Settle Issues with Etisalat
• Mobilink Infinity Offers Discounts and Prizes for New Subscriptions

PTCL Posts Rs. 1.94 billion Profit for the Q2-2010 Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:48 AM PST PTCL Posts Rs. 1.94 billion Profit for the Q2-2010 is a post from: ProPakistani Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today has announced a net profit of Rs. 1.94 billion for second quarter 2010, showing a 31 percent decline from Rs. 2.78 billion recorded in the same period last year. PTCL half yearly net profit for year 2010-11 stood at Rs. 4.02 billion compared to Rs. 5.35 billion for the preceding year. President PTCL Walid Irshaid commenting on the results said, I am pleased to announce that we remained focused on our strategy of positioning PTCL as the leading integrated telecom company in Pakistan providing multiple solutions to business and household market segments and extending vital services to other telecom operators in Pakistan we remain highly conscious of the fact that our success and growth can only come from satisfied customers and it remains our challenge to provide friendly, seamless and prompt customer's service. To this end, we endeavor to embark on several new projects intended to bring PTCL closer to the customers. We strongly believe that PTCL is poised to grow and remain the leading and dominant integrated telecom service provider of choice for customers throughout Pakistan". Following is the complete press release: In the first half of the financial year 2010-11, PTCL continued its strategy of innovation and futuristic growth. By developing new sources of income, on the commercial side, the growth momentum of PTCL remained strong in emerging segments of Broadband and Corporate Services. PTCL remained focused on its strategy by providing multiple solutions to the business and household market segments and extending vital services to other telecom operators in Pakistan. One of the major highlights of the first half of the current financial year was the launch of IMEWE submarine cable – 13000 kilometer of the most advanced fiber optic submarine cable traveling through three continents to interconnect South Asia to Western Europe. IMEWE along with PTCL's previous two submarine cables namely SMW3, SMW4 holds the status of a backbone for country's telecommunication infrastructure. Another big achievement was the launch of PTCL's Data Centers in Karachi and Lahore. PTCL has also worked on the network expansion in the financial year. The Pakistan Internet Exchange (PIE) has been expanded by establishing an international presence. PTCL has also planned expansions in areas, which were not served before through USF subsidy. PTCL has also been the recipient of the Consumer's Choice Award 2010 for its product EVO. PTCL EVO NITRO wireless broadband service based on 3G technology has revolutionized the internet experience in the country. In less than a year, EVO has become the country's fast growing wireless broadband network with connectivity and roaming in over 100 cities across. Conscious efforts were made to further facilitate landline customers by expanding the spectrum of available services and packages. The geographical reach of popular packages was extended to benefit a broader customer base. PTCL further streamlined its pricing strategy to make it more customer focused by offering convenient payment plans. Besides the already available Pakistan Plus and International Plus packages, regional packages for new areas and local call packages were introduced in certain cities. A positive shift in landline usage was witnessed because of unified rate of Rs.1 per minute on-net calls. Several special promotions were also launched for special occasions. The management and employees of PTCL remain committed to provide quality services at competitive prices through optimal use of resource for achieving enhanced revenue and greater levels of customer satisfaction as well as improved shareholders' value. Related posts: PTCL Reports Net Profit Rs. 9.29 Billion for FY 09/10 PTCL Posted 2.5 bln Rupees Net Profit for Q3 PTCL’s Budget Document Got Leaked, Projects 9 Bln Profits Next Year PTCL Likely to make $100 Million for Etisalat this Year PTCL's Q1 Profits Shrinks on Lower Revenues Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

Wateen Gets New CTO and Few other High Ups Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:29 AM PST Wateen Gets New CTO and Few other High Ups is a post from: ProPakistani Wateen Telecom recently appointed Mr. Faisal Sattar as CITO (Chief Information & Technical Officer), told us sources close to the company. According to sources, Wateen has merged IT and Engineering Department, which will be headed by Mr. Faisal Sattar who has over 17 years of experience in project management, business development, network planning, rollout and operations; both as an operator and a vendor. Mr. Faisal has previously worked with Mobilink, Alcatel-Lucent in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Nortel Networks in Atlanta (USA), and WorldCall Communications. Official sources have confirmed Mr. Faisal's appointment along with couple of other new changes at GM level including GM corporate support. With this development and from the updates we are getting from inside Wateen, through sources, it is apparent that Wateen is undergoing a business strategy shift. Company will now focus more on corporate selling, especially its backhaul fiber optic. Wateen is also struggling with the recovery of payments, however, new management is confident of getting the company back to the profitable track. Related posts: Wateen Possibly Looking for Potential Buyer Wateen Launches DigiPay to Make Bill Payments Easy Wateen Cuts 550 Jobs Wateen Gets New GM HR Wateen is Reviving, Financially!! Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

PTCL EVO WiFi: Share Internet with Others Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:28 AM PST PTCL EVO WiFi: Share Internet with Others is a post from: ProPakistani As we know PTCL EVO offers high speed broadband internet but is usually limited to one user due to USB's limitation. Though, some gurus could share PTCL EVO's internet with "Internet Connection Sharing" or ICS, however, not everyone knew the technique. Today, PTCL announced this PTCL EVO WiFi device, which will all you to share the internet with other users on the same network in the vicinity or say in the same building. It is a similar to old EVO device, but it can provide wireless internet connectivity  over WiFi within a range of 30 to 40 feet (advertised range). This way, you can establish your own hotspot at your home, office, park or anywhere (just like wireless routers). PTCL on its website writes: Introducing yet another first of its kind in Pakistan; EVO Wifi cloud is a mobile hotspot that intelligently converts your home/work space into a personalized wifi zone and is sure to revolutionize the way internet is used in the country. Features and Benefits: PTCL's EVO WiFi will allow you to connect up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to Evo 3G Wireless Broadband Share your internet connection with friends, family, co-workers Forget about cords and cables; just push a button Small enough to fit your pocket yet powerful enough to bring internet to 5 Wifi gadgets simultaneously. The sleek design is easy to carry and looks good anywhere, from the board room to the coffee shop Secure Password protected connection that lets you choose the people and the devices who access your wifi zone. Wifi devices in the range of 30-40 feet from the Wifi Cloud can be connected to 3G speeds via the EVO Wifi cloud. Device Charges: PTCL Evo WiFi comes with 3.1 Mbps connection, and prices are as following: Device Charges (One time cost): Rs. 6,999 Evo WiFi Unlimited Charges (Monthly): Rs. 2,000 Billing Options: PTCL Landline– monthly charges are included in PTCL Landline bill. Advance Line Rent – advance payment at PTCL OSS, Ufone service centers or MCB Bank. Availability: Currently available in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore & Karachi. The devices would however be functional at EVO 3G speeds throughout the 106 cities currently covered by the EVO 3G wireless broadband network. Related posts: PTCL Introduces WiFi Routers for DSL Customers Honeymoon is Over, PTCL's Student Package Ends PTCL will Introduce ‘Life Line’ Bouquet in Near Future Dial-up Internet Will be Charged on 20 Mins Pulse Rate Basis Free Dial-up Internet during Nights from PTCL Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

Mobilink Meets up with Karachi Bloggers [Pics] Posted: 24 Feb 2011 02:42 AM PST Mobilink Meets up with Karachi Bloggers [Pics] is a post from: ProPakistani Continuing with the tradition of engaging online community via blogger meet-ups, Mobilink team visited Karachi this week to meet up and interact with Karachi bloggers. The meetup was around the Advent and Prospects of Location Based Charging in the Telecom sector. Jazz Karachi Bachat offer introduced by Mobilink was also highlighted during the discussion at the meetup. One of the important discussions that surfaced during this interactive bloggers brain-storming session was that innovative location based services and packages must be explored and taken to a whole new level whereby customers could also be provided with many more personalized location based services and discount offer packages. There is a lot happening around the globe with reference to location based services. Pakistan is also part of this race with its telecom companies initially launching location based services and lately introducing location based charging and discount offers. Here are some of the pictures of Mobilink Bloggers Meetup organized at Café Zouk, Karachi on 22nd Feb 2011. Related posts: Mobilink to Unveil HTC HD7 in Islamabad on Dec 7th, Bloggers can Win 1 HTC After a Contest Mobilink Jazz Karachi Offer Mobilink's HTC HD7 Blogger Meet-up [PIX] List of Pakistani Bloggers Mobilink Launched Samsung Galaxy Tab at Lahore Bloggers Meet-up! Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

Demand and Price of TV Devices Go High Posted: 24 Feb 2011 01:05 AM PST Demand and Price of TV Devices Go High is a post from: ProPakistani As the Cricket world cup is gearing up, masses in Pakistan are turning towards TV devices to get amused with the biggest cricketing gala of the year. These TV devices are available not only for desktop monitors but TV devices for Laptops are also doing good business these days. TV devices are small boxes which can act like Televisions. All you need is a compatible computer monitor to attach with these TV devices to watch regular cable TV transmission. A retailor from a computer market in Rawalpindi commented that sale of TV Devices increase by 400 percent during the world cup as compared to usual days. He agreed that prices of TV devices go high due to increased demand, however prices for TV devices remain with-in affordability, thanks to immense competition. Price of TV Devices Another retailor told us that mostly the buyers of TV devices are those shopkeepers who remain on shops during the day. He explained that a price of a TV device ranges from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,300 while a compatible used monitor costs Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 2,800. So the complete TV set, with handsome built-in sound, cost around Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 which is quite affordable for a small business person. Dany TV Devices In Pakistan, Dany, a Chinese manufacturer is most famous brand for TV devices for monitors and laptops. Their devices come with built-in sound and complete functionality, exactly similar to Televisions, such as remote control, bright/contrast control and so on. TV Device for Laptops: We did following topics in Past to fully discuss TV devices for Laptops: Smart TV Device for Laptops USB TV Box Device (China Made) for Laptops Where to get TV devices: TV devices are easily available in all electronics and computer markets of the major cities. Here is a list of retailors available in main cities,  Buy TV Device in Islamabad: BLUE AREA: Gulf Office System: Ph. 051 2276877 Munir Brothers: Ph. 051 2877345-47 Awais Trader: Ph. 051 2802478 SK Computer: Ph. 051 2802515 PC Mall: Ph. 051 2806112 P.C.House: Ph. 051 2872396 SSI Technologies: Ph. 051 2806338-39 ASAD Computer: Ph. 051 2806000 JINNAH SUPER MARKET Illusion: Ph. 051 2652922 Ripples: Ph. 051 2650519 SUPER MARKET: Famous Books: Ph. 2278589 I-10: Zee Video: Ph. 051 4447938 S.S Mobiles & Com. (I-10): Ph. 051 4430470 G-9: Faisal Electronics: Ph. 051 2850597 G-11: Spark: Ph. 051 2112079 F-10: Jet Set: Ph. 051 2291400 Buy TV Devices in Rawalpindi: SADDAR: Universal Stationary: Ph.  051 5522683 Uni Tech: Ph. 051 5525759 Uplink Computer: Ph. 051 5120057 Wise Tech: Ph. 051 5518684 Waqas Computer: Ph. 051 5794945 Channel: Ph. 051 5120702-3 Gul Computer: Ph. 051 5516740 Feroz Sons: Ph. 051 5565143 Miraanjee Computer: Ph. 051 5528692 Regent Computer: Ph. 051 5517234 Sheikh Computer: Ph. 051 5523270 IMPERIAL MARKET: Salman Traders: Ph. 051 5535116 COLLEGE ROAD: Mr. Computer: Ph. 051 5554735 A.M. Computer: Ph. 051 5531128 Mianjee Electronics: Ph. 051 5557700 United Electronics: Ph. 051 5555454 Waseem Brothers: Ph: 051 5762153 6TH ROAD: Cyber Tools: Ph. 051 4847855 C & C: Ph. 051 4425350 CD Mela 3: Ph. 051 5766397 Computer Zone: Ph. 051 4852584 Galaxy Trade: Ph. 051 4846096 Prime Computer: Ph. 051 4852499 TV Devices in Karachi: DEFENCE: Softips Computers: Ph. 021 35386784 Ashfaq Computers: Ph. 021 35898531 CLIFTON: Y.Y. Electronics: Ph. 021 35867355 Salman Electronics: Ph. 021 35824445 City Computer: Ph. 021 35372450 The Computer Shop: Ph. 0300 9296360 BAHADARABAD: Computer Centre: Ph. 021 34931282 Computer Heaven: Ph. 021 34947148 Chain Computers: Ph. 0300 9222821 GULSHAN-E-IQBAL: Computer Zone (Rashid Minhas Road): 021 34960583 Al-Anum Computer (University Road): 021 4969604 Computer Choice (University Road): 021 34827367 Computer 2day (Rashid Minhas Road): Ph. 021 36073366 Student Computer (Rashid Minhas Road): Ph. 021 34983365 Dynamic Computers (Lake Drive): Ph. 021 34662142 FEDERAL ‘B’ AREA: Khan Photos: Ph. 021 36829044 Excellent Computers: Ph. 0300 2129132 MALIR: Khan Photos: Ph. 021 36829044 Excellent Computers: Ph. 0300 2129132 Buy TV Device in Lahore HAFEEZ CENTER Ahsan Enterprises:  Ph. 042 35870119 Halta Traders: Ph. 0322 4032045 Ali Enterprises:  Ph. 0300 8409364 Four Brothers:  Ph. 042 35711980 PC World:  Ph. 042 35761955 Al-Rahim Computers: Ph. 042 35710808 Data Tech: 0321 7787787 Universal Computer: Ph. 0323 8484221 New Ali Enterprises: Ph. 0322 4032133 HALL ROAD: 4-B Enterprises:  Ph. 0300 9436519 Al-Aqsa:  Ph. 042 37320887 Mind Power Computers:  Ph. 042 37233548 Rehman Electronics:  Ph. 042 37351103 Rehmat Electronics:  Ph. 0321 4451703 Zain Enterprises:  Ph. 0300 9491612 Bilal Electronics: Ph. 042 37236868 S.R. Computers: Ph. 042 37244611 Bhatti Computers: Ph. 042 37236419 H.B. Computers: Ph. 0321 8494842 Rafiq Computers: Ph. 0300 9445542 Computer World: Ph. 0321 7787787 TOWNSHIP: InfoTech Computers: Ph. 042 35213030 Season Comfort: Ph. 0332 4482272 Classic Computers: Ph. 042 35213343 DEFENCE: ARK Computers: Ph. 042 35729752 Sittle Computers: Ph. 042 36680415 MOON MARKET: Makkah Computers: Ph. 03334264689 MCLEOD ROAD: Qaisar Electronics: Ph. 0321 4112444 CHUGI AMAR: Mohsin Computers: Ph. 0333 4526150 WAHDAT ROAD: Super Computer: Ph. 042 37536411 Also available in Makro & Hyper Star Buy TV Device in Peshawar TOWNSHIP: InfoTech Computers: Ph. 042 35213030 Season Comfort: Ph. 0332 4482272 Classic Computers: Ph. 042 35213343 DEFENCE: ARK Computers: Ph. 042 35729752 Sittle Computers: Ph. 042 36680415 MOON MARKET: Makkah Computers: Ph. 03334264689 MCLEOD ROAD: Qaisar Electronics: Ph. 0321 4112444 CHUGI AMAR: Mohsin Computers: Ph. 0333 4526150 WAHDAT ROAD: Super Computer: Ph. 042 37536411 Also available in Makro & Hyper Star Buy TV Device in Quetta: Al-Sajjad Display Centre: M.A. Jinnah Road Ph. 081 2824074 Star Net: M.A. Jinnah Road Ph. 081 2820299 Ali Business: M.A. Jinnah Road Ph. 081 2820714 Tawakkal Variety Centre: Najeeb Street Ph. 0334 2445422 Related posts: Demand of Security Gadgets Soars Due to Terror Threat Nokia Quarterly Profits Down by 40% Mobile Handset Import Bill Up 100%: FBS Triton GPS Devices Hit Pakistani Stores Official: SMS Tax Taken Back [Update] Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

Zardari Secretly Visited UAE to Settle Issues with Etisalat Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:17 AM PST Zardari Secretly Visited UAE to Settle Issues with Etisalat is a post from: ProPakistani President of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari recently had a 2 hours visit to UAE without letting anyone know to speak with the Arabian government for the resolution of dispute and pending payment issues with Etisalat, reported Dawn today without naming any source. Etisalat is long holding USD 800 million against its 2.6 billion dollar purchase of PTCL's 26 percent shares. Etisalat is apparently holding this money due to disputes with the Pakistan government over legal transfer of land and property titles. According to Dawn, the outcome of Zardari's visit is very promising. Citing an official, paper claims that Etisalat is likely to pay entire pending amount within few days. "The dispute between the government and Etisalat over the delay in transfer of some land titles to the PTCL in Sindh had been resolved", noted Dawn. Related posts: Etisalat is Holding $1 Bln Pakistani Payment For an Year Now Zardari Approves Google Earth to Monitor Govt Land Etisalat Asked to Pay At least $500 million Is Etisalat Hurdling in 3G License Auction in Pakistan? PTCL's ARPU Stands at $3 Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

Mobilink Infinity Offers Discounts and Prizes for New Subscriptions Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:03 PM PST Mobilink Infinity Offers Discounts and Prizes for New Subscriptions is a post from: ProPakistani In connection with World Cup 2011, Mobilink Infinity has come up with a new campaign called "Infinity DoubleClick". With this offer, all customers on purchasing the new Infinity WiMAX connection not only get up to 75% discount on activation charges but can also participate in a lucky draw to win exciting prizes. Prizes include: Mobile phones, LCDs, USB's, Cameras, Cricket Bats, iPods, and T-Shirts etc. How to Participate: The participation process is very simple. Once the connection is activated the customers will receive a scratch card along with the welcome letter on their postal address. The scratch card will contain an eight digit hidden pin code which later can be registered on Mobilink Infinity website to participate in the lucky draw. For more information, you can visit www.mobilinkinfinity.com Terms and Conditions: All the customers who will purchase the connections during the period Feb 21 – Apr 02, 2011 shall be eligible to participate in the lucky draw Reduction in activation charges is not applicable on Infinity WiMAX Dongle, however they can participate in Lucky Draw This offer is available for new Mobilink Infinity WiMAX connections only Scratch card along with Original CNIC is to be present at the time of collection of prize Related posts: Mobilink Infinity Launches WiMAX Dongle in Karachi Double the Fun @ Half the Price with Mobilink Infinity! Mobilink Infinity Again Adds Security Fee Link Dot Net and Mobilink Infinity to Merge Share your Story with Jazz to Win Prizes Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK

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