Posted by: Reality Bites on November 14, 2008 at 9:15 AM
Mobile broadband has become hot topic these days, especially with the launch of World Call EVDO in Karachi and expected launch of PTCL EVDO next month. It just seems like that EVDO is going to be the next burning business in the country. Though, WorldCall has somewhat failed to give an early impression, and also their absence in Lahore/Islamabad (Though they have plans to roll out EVDO in Lahore next month), but future seems promising. By the way, one of TGP discussion revealed that they are registering 25 new customers each day in Karachi. Continue Reading This Story
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 13, 2008 at 10:08 AM
PTCL has plans to further expand its IPTV services in 13 more cities, by the start of year 2009. Technical and commercial teams are undergoing serials of service tests in new cities for the launch that is scheduled by next month, or at most in January 2009.
The cities are: Taxila, Wah, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Gujrawala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Mutan, Sheikhupura, Bahawalpur, Hyderabad, Quetta
It merits mentioning here that Broadband services were launched in these cities last month - which is a prerequisite to IPTV. Seems PTCL management is keen in launching IPTV services in more cities without any further delays, as multiple teams are working in parallel to reduce pre-launch holds.
We may see hike in IPTV subscriptions in coming months, due to agression that PTCL has been showing for this particular segment. Especially, after free installations (Though customers will be charged latter on) and service area expansions, PTCL has clear plans for replacing conventinal cable operator networks with IPTV.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 11, 2008 at 8:29 PM
We know through our sources and a service glimpse given on PTCL’s website, that PTCL is planning to launch long awaited CDMA based wireless broadband in Pakistan from December 1st, 2008. Initially, service will be offered in Karachi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Lahore.
From early information provided, we can assume that a plug and play USB compatible device will be provided to customers, to get this always on Mobile Broadband.
After DSL and WiMAX I suppose such mobile broadband is something that Pakistan’s consumers are looking for. However, the pricing is going to play a major role in making such gadgets and services hot. However, it is anticipated that pricing will be quite high than of wired broadband - But we can expect anything from PTCL… Continue Reading This Story
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 10, 2008 at 7:50 AM
It has come to the knowledge of PTCL that some unknown companies, firms and/or personnel are using deceptive marketing practices including door to door campaigns by using PTCL’s Products & Services and fraudulently swindling money from the general public by offering the Life Time Package for Rs. 400/- coupled with other Services of PTCL.
PTCL, therefore intimate its existing and potential customers NOT to entertain, trust or fall for such activities initiated by certain companies, firms and/or personnel. All the existing and potential customers are STRICTLY advised to utilize authorized franchisees, customer care centers, website and PTCL designated toll free numbers for information and subscription of PTCL’s Product and Services.
PTCL shall not be liable for any loss to any person in consequence of such fraudulent activities and deceptive marketing practices by the third parties.
Via PakGamers
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on November 6, 2008 at 3:22 AM
We have just learned that PTCL customers can now pay their landline phone bills at Ufone Service centers & Franchises. It is again one new step towards Value added services of Ufone in collaboration with PTCL.
It will not only help Ufone to serve in customer services, but it will also help PTCL to recover it’s in time payments from customers.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 31, 2008 at 6:00 AM
There comes positive news from PTCL’s end that it has managed to increase its revenues by 8 percent and net profit by 6 percent during the first quarter of current fiscal year.
Waleed Arshad, President of PTCL, had a special press briefing last day, where he announced that in first quarter of the current fiscal 2008-09, total revenue of PTCL remained Rs 16.6 billion which increased by 8 percent as compared to corresponding period of last year.
Similarly total net profit of PTCL almost touching an increase of Rs 3.2 billion which is increased by 6 percent.
There came another killing news for ISPs that PTCL’s free internet service at night will remain applicable for unlimited period of time. While Green White recently reported that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has decided to examine the validity of PTCL’s free dial-up service. Report said that PTA Chairman directed this on complaint of ISPs.
On other hands, Mr. Waleed Arshad said that PTCL’s free internet is not regularized while PTA was informed in advance.
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Posted by: Bites85 on October 27, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Recently PTCL came up with a revolutionary service called Smart TV, and now PTCL has been offering this for FREE till December 31, 2008. It is just like the TATA SKY which has made a lot of buzz in India. This TV service works using Internet Protocol (IP) Technology.
For the first time such service is introduced in Pakistan. It is more interactive than conventional TV broadcast or cable TV. Smart TV delivers television programs to households via broadband connection and requires a subscription, a set-top box, and offers key advantages over existing cable TV.
By the way, we posted PTCL’s Smart TV Review Here…!
The Free Smart TV service to PTCL customer till 31st December includes the following things:
- Free BTV channels.
- Free VODs.
- Free Set Top Box.
- Usual broadband charges will apply.
Following are its features and benefits:
- “Rewind” and watch programs which you have missed with Time Shifted Television (TSTV).
- “Pause” live TV programs and watch them from where you left.
- Block (or unblock) any TV channels from children viewing with parental lock.
- Watch over 100 TV channels with unmatchable picture quality.
- Video on Demand enables you to watch movies/plays of your own choice (currently 150 videos available).
- Near Video On Demand (NVOD) lets you watch free blockbusters (available to all customers).
So what are you waiting for? Just call toll free number 0800-80-800 to activate your service. Give it a try and utilize this free offer.
Note: This is service is currently available to Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. All other cities coming soon.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 12, 2008 at 4:18 PM
PTCL says that they will cross any limit to facilitate their customers, this time its Free Internet Dial-up Service, starting from October 18, 2008.
All PTCL landline subscribers can now get benefited of Free and unlimited dial-up internet from 10:00 pm to 07:00 am. Not only this, you can avail 100 hours of free dial-up internet at day time during 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM in a month.
From October 18, PTCL customers availing unlimited dial up internet package of Rs. 199/month will not be charged anymore, however, customer exceeding 100 hr of free internet during day time will be charged as per existing tariff of PTCL dial up internet at Rs. 6/h
How to Use
- Simply dial 131-77777
- User name: “ptcl”
- Password: “ptcl”
- And press connect, here you go
Terms
- Dial-up Internet is Free and Unlimited from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- You can use 100 free internet hours at day during 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- If you exceed 100 free internet hours limit at day time, you will be charged Rs. 6 Per hour
- Offer starts from October 18th, 2008
- This is a promotional and limited time offer
A good offer for consumers, but anyone thinking of ISPs in the country? who are already struggling… it is like killing them and kicking them out of business
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