TeleCard gets WLL launch approval; Paktel to expand GSM coverage
Pakistan Times Business & Commerce Desk

KARACHI: TeleCard Limited is now officially Pakistan's first Wireless Local Loop (WLL) operator in the post-deregulation regime.

TeleCard, which has earned the reputation of being one of the most recognized and relied upon name in the telecommunications industry, has now been awarded with the commencement Certificate for the launch of its WLL service in the country.

TeleCard is now ready to offer the most advanced CDMA2000 Technology based wireless telephony service including voice, high-speed internet, SMS, voice mail service and long distance calling.

WLL ensures exceptional voice quality, seamless internet connectivity, and quick connection time without the hassle of wires and is available universally to all consumers.

The company has an existing nationwide WLL network and has recently upgraded its network for the effective deployment of its service in all of 14 telecom regions of Pakistan.

As the first company to reach this milestone, TeleCard is now poised to take the market by storm and augment Pakistan's overall tele-density. The company aims to become an alternate telecom service provider of choice for all home and business needs.

TeleCard provides calling facility to about 85 million Pakistanis nationally and help them to stay connected. TeleCard, with its team of dedicated professionals is fast positioning itself to become the leading telecom service provider in Pakistan.

Paktel to expand GSM coverage

Paktel cellular company will launch its GSM service simultaneously in Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur towns from January 1, 2005.

Firm's field sales manager for Bahawalpur zone, Salman Haider told here that initially the Paktel GSM range would cover 20 square kilometres in Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan and would be spread over 40 sq km in Bahawalpur.

He said it was expected that all areas of south Punjab would be provided the facility by March 2005.●