Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mobile users in pakistan
Pakistan adds 1.3 million mobile subscribers in the month of June (Pakistan)
On 07.15.08, In Mobile, By Editor.
Pakistan has added 1.3 million mobile subscribers in the timespan of one month. The figure from 86.69 million in the month of May reached a new high of 88.02 million, according to the figures from market regulator PTA.The mobile teledensity rose from 53.9% in May to 54.4% in June, showing a growth of 0.5% in a month.Mobilink became the market leader with 32.03 million subscribers alone. Next came Telenor, with a huge gap of 13.90 million, it stood at 18.13 million subscribers. Ufone acquired the third place with 18.1 million subscribers.Warid at 15.49 million was followed by 3.95 million Zong subscribers. Instaphone remained stagnant to it’s figures for the month of April i.e. 321,204 subscribers.
PTA Annual Telecom Report 2008-09 - Download
by Teleco Analyst on December 22, 2009
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Every year Pakistan Telecommunication Authority publish a PTA Annual Report covering all the major sectors of our telecommunication industry. The report is very useful for all those people who are either part of the telecommunication industry or are associated with it. This report also helps analyst in their analysis of Pakistan Telecom sector since it is the most comprehensive report on the telecom industry of Pakistan. The PTA Annual Telecom Industry report contains historic as well as current year data and numbers of all important telecom industry KPI’s. The PTA Annual Telecom Sector Report 2008-09 includes the following sections:
1) The Authority
2) PTA Focus Areas 2008-09
3) Sector Economy
4) Telecom Sector Economy
5) Mobile Cellular Services
6) Basic Services (Includes WLL, Fixed Local Loop and LDI)
7) Broadband and Value Added Services
8) Telecom in AJK & NA’s.
State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan
Internships In Telecom Industry Of Pakistan
By Babar Bhatti on October 9, 2007 under Careers, Companies, ICT, Mobile Companies | 2,965 views
Good career opportunites in general are scarce in Pakistan. Internship opportunities in particular are quite limited. Internship programs take some effort to set up and not all companies support the internship programs. In my opinion good interns bring fresh ideas, perspective and energy and create goodwill and are well worth the effort. I asked a telecom student at SZABIST about his views on internship. His response:
It is very difficult to get opportunities in top notch mobile companies in Pakistan. Companies like Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone and Warid visit quite regularly or at least once a year in top notch institutions of Engineering and Business Administration like IBA, NED, UET (Lahore), LUMS and CBM and take evaluations tests. Later the short listed candidates are interviewed and the few lucky ones get through. Not to mention, there are always few candidates who use back door entry through good PR and other links with some1 in the management of that company to get in but by and large merit prevails in most of these companies. Its true that there are many talented individuals in Pakistan but not many opportunities exist for them so many go abroad.
On the TGP forum, another recent graduate of FAST-NU shared his internship experience:
I was lucky to secure an internship in the O&M dept of Telenor Pakistan comprising of six weeks last year, but a heavy majority of our first batch passed out without any “proper” internship where they could groom themselves professionally. There is another problem, that is of relative closeness of the Telecom sector. There maybe a lot of vertical growth in various organizations but there is less horizontal growth. We need right direction from the industry. More structured recruitment and internship programs shall be a great step in that direction.
Ufone and Telenor have ‘formal’ internship programs advertised on their site. Other job sites such as Mobilink, www.rozee.pk and www.finaljob.com.pk are also good places to search for internships and jobs. What about multinational companies such as Huawei and ZTE? These companies are popular with job seekers so it would be nice if someone can share information about internships or jobs there.
The excerpt from Ufone’s site below talks about a well-structured internship and leaves a good impression. The real question, as mentioned above, is how do we extend these opportunities to more talented students?
Ufone offers paid 6-8 weeks internship programs to fresh graduates, college students from various disciplines in all the major departments. This program is designed in such a way that it ensures maximum learning in your chosen career area and provides you an insight into our company, work and people. You will receive valuable on-the-job training, opportunities to learn, coupled with challenging projects and assignments.
The internship at Ufone is objective/assignment based. These are reviewed and evaluated at the end of internship. In addition, interns are paired with a mentor for further guidance. A project summary is required to be submitted to the supervisor and HR at the end of your internship.
By Babar Bhatti on October 9, 2007 under Careers, Companies, ICT, Mobile Companies | 2,965 views
Good career opportunites in general are scarce in Pakistan. Internship opportunities in particular are quite limited. Internship programs take some effort to set up and not all companies support the internship programs. In my opinion good interns bring fresh ideas, perspective and energy and create goodwill and are well worth the effort. I asked a telecom student at SZABIST about his views on internship. His response:
It is very difficult to get opportunities in top notch mobile companies in Pakistan. Companies like Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone and Warid visit quite regularly or at least once a year in top notch institutions of Engineering and Business Administration like IBA, NED, UET (Lahore), LUMS and CBM and take evaluations tests. Later the short listed candidates are interviewed and the few lucky ones get through. Not to mention, there are always few candidates who use back door entry through good PR and other links with some1 in the management of that company to get in but by and large merit prevails in most of these companies. Its true that there are many talented individuals in Pakistan but not many opportunities exist for them so many go abroad.
On the TGP forum, another recent graduate of FAST-NU shared his internship experience:
I was lucky to secure an internship in the O&M dept of Telenor Pakistan comprising of six weeks last year, but a heavy majority of our first batch passed out without any “proper” internship where they could groom themselves professionally. There is another problem, that is of relative closeness of the Telecom sector. There maybe a lot of vertical growth in various organizations but there is less horizontal growth. We need right direction from the industry. More structured recruitment and internship programs shall be a great step in that direction.
Ufone and Telenor have ‘formal’ internship programs advertised on their site. Other job sites such as Mobilink, www.rozee.pk and www.finaljob.com.pk are also good places to search for internships and jobs. What about multinational companies such as Huawei and ZTE? These companies are popular with job seekers so it would be nice if someone can share information about internships or jobs there.
The excerpt from Ufone’s site below talks about a well-structured internship and leaves a good impression. The real question, as mentioned above, is how do we extend these opportunities to more talented students?
Ufone offers paid 6-8 weeks internship programs to fresh graduates, college students from various disciplines in all the major departments. This program is designed in such a way that it ensures maximum learning in your chosen career area and provides you an insight into our company, work and people. You will receive valuable on-the-job training, opportunities to learn, coupled with challenging projects and assignments.
The internship at Ufone is objective/assignment based. These are reviewed and evaluated at the end of internship. In addition, interns are paired with a mentor for further guidance. A project summary is required to be submitted to the supervisor and HR at the end of your internship.
PRO PAKISTAN MOBILES 2010
Mobiles
Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 in Pakistan
by Owais Ehsan on January 22, 2010
Sony Ericsson has taken a long time to launch its first Android based phone Xperia x10. It will be a direct competitor of Apple’s Iphone. Touch screen with 8.1 mp camera, and loads of other features, it sure is going to attract a good market share. The phone will be available in Pakistan in late February for a price ranging between Rs 6o,000 - Rs 75,000. Lets look at the phone closely and study its salient features;
DESCRIPTION:
Building on Sony Ericsson’s entertainment heritage and combining rich graphics with intelligence capabilities, the XPERIA X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features and capabilities. [click to
Ufone Launches Blackberry Bold White
by Teleco Analyst on December 22, 2009
We earlier covered the launch of Blackberry Bold phone in Pakistan and since then approximately all telecom operators offered it in their portfolio of Blackberry phones. However, Ufone has now launched Blackberry Bold (9000) in pure White color in Pakistan. Previously, Ufone launched the traditional Blackberry Bold in black color only. However, this move has again made Ufone the first operator to offer this ohone in Pakistan. According to Ufone website:
After introducing the revolutionary BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 smartphone to Pakistan, Ufone is proud to bring you the same BlackBerry Bold smartphone in pure white.
Make a bold style statement with your new white BlackBerry device that has all the dynamic features you’ve come to expect from a BlackBerry phone. So set yourself apart from the crowd, because this smartphone is as unique as U!
The details specifications and featutres of the phone can be found on the official website of Ufone here. The phone is priced in the same range as the original Blackberry Bold i.e Rs45000
Samsung Omnia HD I8910 in Pakistan
by Mansoor Ehsan on October 31, 2009
Samsung has been marketing their two new mobiles recently in Pakistan with one of them being Samsung Omnia HD (i8910). This phone seems very exciting as I browse through various reviews over internet and see the description and specifications. Gosh! they have put in everything in this phone; I wonder is there anything left which new phones will bring in?!
To start with, the name says it all… OMNIA+HD… everybody knows Omnia is their wonderful touch series and then this HD. HD video recording and playback is definitely top-notch stuff but these are just the fancy extras on a full scale featured phone. There’s also a huge AMOLED screen (heyy not that huge as if you take it like TV!!), 600 MHz powerful processor and DEDICATED GRAPHICS CHIP!!. If this was not enough there is an 8 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, generous 8/16 GB internal storage and DivX/XviD HD playback with subtitle support. Finally, the whole thing runs the latest Symbian S60 5th edition skinned with the new TouchWiz 3D interface.
I can see i mentioned AMOLED screen and here is what Wikipedia says about it [Wikipedia entry for AMOLED].If you want more detailed specifications you can see them here at GSMarena.
Availability and Price:
Samsung Omnia HD is available at Mobilezone outlets in Pakistan. The price is PKR 54,900. Ahhh its very high! I wonder who would prefer it over iPhones that are also available in this range.
Pictures:
Nokia N86 8MP - Review and Specifications
by MJK on August 19, 2009
From TechNama
We all know how Nokia N97 made the headlines across the globe before its actual launch and i am sure you all are also aware that N97 was somehow not able to stay on top of headlines after its actual launch.
However, Nokia has now come forward with its new headline catcher Nokia N86 which feature an 8 Megapixel camera as well. The Nokia N86 has been designed in such a manner that its unique double side slider makes it different to the crowd while its 8 megapixel camera makes it compete with the upcoming high end camera phones by other rivals in the market. The detail specifications and features of Nokai N86 are give below:Dimensions of N86Form: 2-way sliderDimensions: 103.4 x 51.4 x 16.5-18.5 mmWeight (with battery): 149 gVolume: 84 ccAdditional size and shape information: 2-way slider with spring assistance mechanism, Kick-stand
Samsung Dj M7600 In Pakistan
by Owais Ehsan on July 30, 2009
The music fans are going to love it. Samsung beat DJ M7600 is for the music junkies , DJs wishlist as it packs built in Bang & Olufsen ICE Power amplifier and virtual 5.1 audio. The Samsung Beat DJ mobile phone is a perfect combination of touch-screen technology, incredible sound and beautiful design. The Samsung Beat DJ Mobile is primarily aimed at young-un’s (16 - 25). In trying to make the Beat DJ cool, Samsung added a “revolutionary” virtual turntable app to its latest music phone.
Samsung DJ M7600 is available in Pakistan now for a price of approximately Rs. 30,000/ and is available in various mobile outlets throughout the country.
MCB Mobile Banking - A good tech move
by Mansoor Ehsan on July 12, 2009
MCB has launched mobile banking (last week) enabling its customers to take advantage of conveniance it offers. We all know what mobile apps are capable of doing: more productivity, conveniance and easier access but what about security? They claim its secure but let the mobile banking hacker army spring up and then we will comment if it is real tough to crack or a piece of cake. Mobile banking is not new to the world but for Pakistan it certainly is and so are the security concerns.
With MCB Mobile Banking you can check your account balance, view your mini-statement, recharge prepaid mobile connections, pay postpaid mobile bills, pay utility bills, transfer funds instantly (to any MCB account), pay MCB credit card bills, and make donations to specially setup accounts like PM’s donation fund for IDPs etc.
Their website offers testdrive their mobile banking for better experiance. So here are the screenshots:
Daily Pic Post: State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan
by Mansoor Ehsan on July 2, 2009
I could not trace credit for this photo as it was saved in my hard disk from quite a time now
Pakistan’s Telecom industry has seen a boom in last decade with almost more than 90 million subscribers countrywide. I am unsure about where it stands on the ranks of world but i can see everybody using mobile here in Pakistan as seen in the picture is a dervesh talking on the mobile phone. We must also give credit to OEMs who have made the mobile set itself affordable for poor people. It would be interesting to note which OEM is popular amongst the poor people along with operator. Any researcher there?
We have started Daily Pic Post as a new initiative where by we will be sharing interesting, crazy, motivational, emotional (and put all sorts of adjectives here) pictures from the Pakistani Society. So if you have got something to share with us please send at mansoor (dot) ehsan (at) gmail. The published picture will be shared with all sorts of credits and yeah you can send a brief description too! So friends, I look forward to all sorts of images (porn is not accepted :p )
Nokia E75 Launched - Techs, Specs and Pics
by MJK on April 9, 2009
I just came across the news that Nokia has formally started shipping the Nokia N75 phone. It has been priced in UK at £379 (inc. VAT) SIM free. The phone will be soon available in Pakistan at around Rs. 40,000. We will upate the price as soon as we came across any particular local source for the exact price. The details specs of the phone are following:
Cellcos Feeling the heat as iPhone Skype got 1 million downloads
by MJK on April 7, 2009
As earlier reported by TechNama about the launch of iPhone Skype application, it has got 1 million downloads in just two days of its launch. This is a new record for any such application. The news has already set alarm bells in the cellcos who are taking this news as a direct attack on their core voice business. Since the iPhone Skype application uses Wifi networks, the possibility of WiMAX contributing to this unique mix is not a distant possibility. According to Telecom Online Magazine,“This wave of user enthusiasm is likely to have more impact in changing operators’ minds than any advocacy groups, but the Free Press is trying to get legal clarity in the US too. It called on the FCC to require wireless carriers to allow consumers access to Skype via smartphones, as well as the ability to connect their devices to the internet through tethering applications on their cellphones.
Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 in Pakistan
by Owais Ehsan on January 22, 2010
Sony Ericsson has taken a long time to launch its first Android based phone Xperia x10. It will be a direct competitor of Apple’s Iphone. Touch screen with 8.1 mp camera, and loads of other features, it sure is going to attract a good market share. The phone will be available in Pakistan in late February for a price ranging between Rs 6o,000 - Rs 75,000. Lets look at the phone closely and study its salient features;
DESCRIPTION:
Building on Sony Ericsson’s entertainment heritage and combining rich graphics with intelligence capabilities, the XPERIA X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features and capabilities. [click to
Ufone Launches Blackberry Bold White
by Teleco Analyst on December 22, 2009
We earlier covered the launch of Blackberry Bold phone in Pakistan and since then approximately all telecom operators offered it in their portfolio of Blackberry phones. However, Ufone has now launched Blackberry Bold (9000) in pure White color in Pakistan. Previously, Ufone launched the traditional Blackberry Bold in black color only. However, this move has again made Ufone the first operator to offer this ohone in Pakistan. According to Ufone website:
After introducing the revolutionary BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 smartphone to Pakistan, Ufone is proud to bring you the same BlackBerry Bold smartphone in pure white.
Make a bold style statement with your new white BlackBerry device that has all the dynamic features you’ve come to expect from a BlackBerry phone. So set yourself apart from the crowd, because this smartphone is as unique as U!
The details specifications and featutres of the phone can be found on the official website of Ufone here. The phone is priced in the same range as the original Blackberry Bold i.e Rs45000
Samsung Omnia HD I8910 in Pakistan
by Mansoor Ehsan on October 31, 2009
Samsung has been marketing their two new mobiles recently in Pakistan with one of them being Samsung Omnia HD (i8910). This phone seems very exciting as I browse through various reviews over internet and see the description and specifications. Gosh! they have put in everything in this phone; I wonder is there anything left which new phones will bring in?!
To start with, the name says it all… OMNIA+HD… everybody knows Omnia is their wonderful touch series and then this HD. HD video recording and playback is definitely top-notch stuff but these are just the fancy extras on a full scale featured phone. There’s also a huge AMOLED screen (heyy not that huge as if you take it like TV!!), 600 MHz powerful processor and DEDICATED GRAPHICS CHIP!!. If this was not enough there is an 8 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, generous 8/16 GB internal storage and DivX/XviD HD playback with subtitle support. Finally, the whole thing runs the latest Symbian S60 5th edition skinned with the new TouchWiz 3D interface.
I can see i mentioned AMOLED screen and here is what Wikipedia says about it [Wikipedia entry for AMOLED].If you want more detailed specifications you can see them here at GSMarena.
Availability and Price:
Samsung Omnia HD is available at Mobilezone outlets in Pakistan. The price is PKR 54,900. Ahhh its very high! I wonder who would prefer it over iPhones that are also available in this range.
Pictures:
Nokia N86 8MP - Review and Specifications
by MJK on August 19, 2009
From TechNama
We all know how Nokia N97 made the headlines across the globe before its actual launch and i am sure you all are also aware that N97 was somehow not able to stay on top of headlines after its actual launch.
However, Nokia has now come forward with its new headline catcher Nokia N86 which feature an 8 Megapixel camera as well. The Nokia N86 has been designed in such a manner that its unique double side slider makes it different to the crowd while its 8 megapixel camera makes it compete with the upcoming high end camera phones by other rivals in the market. The detail specifications and features of Nokai N86 are give below:Dimensions of N86Form: 2-way sliderDimensions: 103.4 x 51.4 x 16.5-18.5 mmWeight (with battery): 149 gVolume: 84 ccAdditional size and shape information: 2-way slider with spring assistance mechanism, Kick-stand
Samsung Dj M7600 In Pakistan
by Owais Ehsan on July 30, 2009
The music fans are going to love it. Samsung beat DJ M7600 is for the music junkies , DJs wishlist as it packs built in Bang & Olufsen ICE Power amplifier and virtual 5.1 audio. The Samsung Beat DJ mobile phone is a perfect combination of touch-screen technology, incredible sound and beautiful design. The Samsung Beat DJ Mobile is primarily aimed at young-un’s (16 - 25). In trying to make the Beat DJ cool, Samsung added a “revolutionary” virtual turntable app to its latest music phone.
Samsung DJ M7600 is available in Pakistan now for a price of approximately Rs. 30,000/ and is available in various mobile outlets throughout the country.
MCB Mobile Banking - A good tech move
by Mansoor Ehsan on July 12, 2009
MCB has launched mobile banking (last week) enabling its customers to take advantage of conveniance it offers. We all know what mobile apps are capable of doing: more productivity, conveniance and easier access but what about security? They claim its secure but let the mobile banking hacker army spring up and then we will comment if it is real tough to crack or a piece of cake. Mobile banking is not new to the world but for Pakistan it certainly is and so are the security concerns.
With MCB Mobile Banking you can check your account balance, view your mini-statement, recharge prepaid mobile connections, pay postpaid mobile bills, pay utility bills, transfer funds instantly (to any MCB account), pay MCB credit card bills, and make donations to specially setup accounts like PM’s donation fund for IDPs etc.
Their website offers testdrive their mobile banking for better experiance. So here are the screenshots:
Daily Pic Post: State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan
by Mansoor Ehsan on July 2, 2009
I could not trace credit for this photo as it was saved in my hard disk from quite a time now
Pakistan’s Telecom industry has seen a boom in last decade with almost more than 90 million subscribers countrywide. I am unsure about where it stands on the ranks of world but i can see everybody using mobile here in Pakistan as seen in the picture is a dervesh talking on the mobile phone. We must also give credit to OEMs who have made the mobile set itself affordable for poor people. It would be interesting to note which OEM is popular amongst the poor people along with operator. Any researcher there?
We have started Daily Pic Post as a new initiative where by we will be sharing interesting, crazy, motivational, emotional (and put all sorts of adjectives here) pictures from the Pakistani Society. So if you have got something to share with us please send at mansoor (dot) ehsan (at) gmail. The published picture will be shared with all sorts of credits and yeah you can send a brief description too! So friends, I look forward to all sorts of images (porn is not accepted :p )
Nokia E75 Launched - Techs, Specs and Pics
by MJK on April 9, 2009
I just came across the news that Nokia has formally started shipping the Nokia N75 phone. It has been priced in UK at £379 (inc. VAT) SIM free. The phone will be soon available in Pakistan at around Rs. 40,000. We will upate the price as soon as we came across any particular local source for the exact price. The details specs of the phone are following:
Cellcos Feeling the heat as iPhone Skype got 1 million downloads
by MJK on April 7, 2009
As earlier reported by TechNama about the launch of iPhone Skype application, it has got 1 million downloads in just two days of its launch. This is a new record for any such application. The news has already set alarm bells in the cellcos who are taking this news as a direct attack on their core voice business. Since the iPhone Skype application uses Wifi networks, the possibility of WiMAX contributing to this unique mix is not a distant possibility. According to Telecom Online Magazine,“This wave of user enthusiasm is likely to have more impact in changing operators’ minds than any advocacy groups, but the Free Press is trying to get legal clarity in the US too. It called on the FCC to require wireless carriers to allow consumers access to Skype via smartphones, as well as the ability to connect their devices to the internet through tethering applications on their cellphones.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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