Zong Fined Rs68.9 Million as PTA Cracks Down on Peshawar’s Poor Telecom Services

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a hefty Rs68.9 million fine on Zong for failing to meet service quality standards in Peshawar, while issuing…

PTA Faces Critical Decision on Rs78Bn Dues from LDI Telecom Companies

By Tech Desk ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom recently convened to discuss the Rs78 billion owed by Long Distance and International (LDI)…

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Here is Ookla’s List for the Fastest Internet Services in Pakistan

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The report ranks all mobile phone and broadband internet service providers in terms of their internet speed, consistency and latency Speedtest creators Ookla just released…

Hackers are targeting telecom companies to steal 5G secrets

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In recent news, a few cybersecurity researchers at McAfee discovered that a cyber-espionage campaign is targeting telecommunication companies around the world with cyberattacks in order…

Telecom firms in hot water due to illegal use of boosters and amplifiers

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Despite multiple warnings by concerned authorities, telecom firms in Pakistan have been engaging in the illegal use of GSM amplifiers and boosters aimed at enhancing…

Now Rs. 100 card recharge will credit Rs. 88 to your mobile account

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Mobile network operators in Pakistan have just abolished operational and service charges on mobile top-ups i.e. either through card recharge or balance transfers, as reported…

PTA warns telecom companies to not increase tariff without proper mechanism

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take severe action if any telecom company raises the tariff without following the laid down procedure by the authorities, said…

Karachi police busted a gang selling activated mobile SIMs through illegal channels

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Counter Terrorism Department of Sindh police busted a gang that was involved in selling activated mobile SIMs of different telecom companies in various of…

More than 56 million Pakistani use 3G/4G network

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced a new ranking of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan. According to a new report, the number of 3G and…

These countries have shut down internet during exams to stop cheating

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Algerian government has ordered telecom companies to shut down internet access both on smartphones and fixed-line connections to prevent students from cheating in the…

Beware, 100 credit for 100 Rs. card works for 15 days only

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Telecom companies have now received the written orders of Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, to suspend all taxes on mobile cards and provide 100%…

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