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Zong releases campaign titled #humhainone
Telecommunication

Zong releases campaign titled #humhainone

Zong 4G marks this Eid as a tribute to the resilience of the Pakistani nation as it releases its much-awaited campaign titled #humhainone. As the world continues battling with the pandemic, Zong 4G has come forward with a message of hope, optimism and uni
Published 27 May, 2020 12:06am
Huawei to fund new tech hub at Imperial College London
Telecommunication

Huawei to fund new tech hub at Imperial College London

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is to fund a new £5 million ($6.1 million, 5.6-million-euro) technology hub at Imperial College London, British media reported. The institution did not confirm or deny the reports when contacted by AFP, and said an announceme
Published 19 May, 2020 12:02am
TECNO holds CSR donation ceremony
Telecommunication

TECNO holds CSR donation ceremony

TECNO, a premier smartphone brand conducted a CSR donation ceremony on 11th of May, 2020 in which Governor of the Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar along with other provincial government officials were present. The ceremony took place at Hafeez Centre in Lahore.
Published 13 May, 2020 12:07am
Ufone provides best hybrid offer at competitive price
Telecommunication

Ufone provides best hybrid offer at competitive price

To ensure seamless connectivity round the clock, Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone has provided one of the best hybrid offers in a competitive price here on Thursday. Prepaid customers can stay connected through calls and Facebook all day by getting 500 m
Published 08 May, 2020 12:05am
Realme to launch mid-range 6 series smartphone
Telecommunication

Realme to launch mid-range 6 series smartphone

Realme Pakistan recently took the wraps off its premium mid-range 6 series by unveiling its first member realme 6i now its high time for realme fan to get ready for realme 6 and realme 6 Pro launch event next week which is among the most eagerly anticipat
Published 07 May, 2020 12:02am
Itel Mobile launches vision series
Telecommunication

Itel Mobile launches vision series

The fastest growing international mobile brand in Pakistan, Itel launched an affordable marvel for its consumers. Itel Mobile is a global brand with its heartfelt mission being to provide budget friendly mobile phones and technology to everyone.
Published 03 May, 2020 12:05am
AT&T's Stephenson to step down
Telecommunication

AT&T's Stephenson to step down

AT&T said Friday that Randall Stephenson was stepping down as chief executive after 13 years leading the telecom giant and engineering the contested takeover of entertainment powerhouse Time Warner.
Updated 26 Apr, 2020 04:57am
Pakistan ranked 4th G4 by ITU
Telecommunication

Pakistan ranked 4th G4 by ITU

Pakistan has been ranked as 4th Generation Regulator (G4) by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and has become the only country in South Asia to have achieved this goalpost. Out of 38 economies in Asia-Pacific, only eight percent states have
Published 24 Apr, 2020 02:52am
TECNO mobile extend warranties on smartphones
Telecommunication

TECNO mobile extend warranties on smartphones

In the wake of coronavirus lockdown, TECNO mobile has announced to extend the smartphone warranty for an additional two months not only in Pakistan but in more than 15 countries globally. As the world is grappling with economic recession and COVID-19 emer
Published 15 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PTCL Group posts Rs 31.8 billion revenue in Q1 2020
Telecommunication

PTCL Group posts Rs 31.8 billion revenue in Q1 2020

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country's leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 at its Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad on April 9, 2020.
Published 11 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PTA for rationalising tax regime for ICT sector
Telecommunication

PTA for rationalising tax regime for ICT sector

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recommended to the government to rationalise tax regime for information and communication technology (ICT) sector, and cut taxes on consumers of mobile phones and telecom operators to encourage new invest
Published 07 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Huawei announces solid business performance
Telecommunication

Huawei announces solid business performance

Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report, detailing a solid business performance. The company's global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at $123 billion, up 19.1 percent year-on-year; its net profit reached $9 billion; and its cash flow from operating activ
Published 02 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Huawei unveils P40 smartphones online
Telecommunication

Huawei unveils P40 smartphones online

China's Huawei Technologies unveiled its new flagship photography-focused P40 smartphones on Wednesday in an online presentation after the coronavirus scuppered the event it had planned.
Published 30 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Ufone partners with MicroEnsure to offer 'USehat'
Telecommunication

Ufone partners with MicroEnsure to offer 'USehat'

A leading mobile phone operator (Ufone) Friday partnered with MicroEnsure to offer 'USehat' to offer affordable healthcare solution to Pakistanis providing financial safety net to customer against costs of hospitalization at any hospital across Pakistan.
Published 28 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Telecom sector's contribution to exchequer nosedives
Telecommunication

Telecom sector's contribution to exchequer nosedives

Telecom sector contribution to the national exchequer and the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector are on a continuous decline, remaining Rs95 billion and $635.3 million, while registering 37 percent and 20 percent fall, respectively during 2018-
Published 28 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Huawei flagship phone goes Google-free
Telecommunication

Huawei flagship phone goes Google-free

Huawei drove into its post-Google era Thursday with a flagship smartphone that uses none of the Android maker's apps now that the Chinese group has been blacklisted by US authorities. The new P40 might not be the first Google-free phone launched by Huawei
Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PTA chief hails PM relief package
Telecommunication

PTA chief hails PM relief package

Chairman Pakistan Tanner's Association (PTA) Sheikh Afzal Hussain has hailed the relief package announced by the Prime Minister of Pakistan which worth Rs1 trillion in comprehensive which was of course fundamental need of the country and export industries
Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Ufone offers unlimited U-U & PTCL minutes
Telecommunication

Ufone offers unlimited U-U & PTCL minutes

It is a time when every Pakistani is engulfed by fear and worries related to coronavirus. Amidst the panic, Pakistani brand Ufone is trying to help out its people to live with befikri through introduction of unlimited U-U and PTCL minutes (additional 5,00
Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Plunge in smartphone shipments: report
Telecommunication

Plunge in smartphone shipments: report

Smartphone shipments took an historic plunge last month as the novel coronavirus disrupted supply and demand, industry tracker Strategy Analytics said on Friday. Global smartphone shipments dropped to 61.8 million in February, a 38 percent drop from the s
Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Infinix S5 Pro launched
Telecommunication

Infinix S5 Pro launched

Infinix, a leading smartphone brand, has launched its latest devise Infinix S5 Pro with a pop-up selfie camera. Infinix Pakistan CEO Joe Hu said that they are introducing a new member to the Infinix S5 family.
Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PTCL & Ufone close sales & service centers
Telecommunication

PTCL & Ufone close sales & service centers

In the best interest of public health, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited & Ufone have announced closure of Sales & Service Centers and Joint Shops across Pakistan till March 31, 2020, due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases emerging in
Published 21 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Zong 4G partners with NayaPay
Telecommunication

Zong 4G partners with NayaPay

Zong 4G partners with NayaPay to provide seamless digital experience to customers leading the charge in customer advocacy. Zong 4G has partnered with NayaPay (Pvt) Limited to enable its customers to make digital payments for its services. The two organis
Published 19 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Telenor marks 15 years operations in Pakistan
Telecommunication

Telenor marks 15 years operations in Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan on Friday marked 15 years of its operations in Pakistan with an investment of over $4.5 billion, making it one of the largest foreign direct investors in the country, and has paid over $2.5 billion in direct and indirect taxes through a s
Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Huawei to open European 5G factory in France
Telecommunication

Huawei to open European 5G factory in France

Chinese telecom giant Huawei said Thursday that it would begin manufacturing radio equipment for next-generation 5G networks in France, its first such facility outside of China. Huawei, which has become caught up in a bruising trade war between Beijing an
Published 28 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PTCL, RCCI sign MoU for digital services
Telecommunication

PTCL, RCCI sign MoU for digital services

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), has signed an MoU with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) to establish a strategic partnership that offers state-of-the-art digital services from PTCL to business community associate
Published 20 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Huawei loses legal challenge
Telecommunication

Huawei loses legal challenge

Washington has the right to block US federal agencies from buying products by Huawei on cybersecurity grounds, a judge has ruled, dismissing the Chinese telecom giant's legal challenge to a purchase ban.
Published 20 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Ufone celebrates 19 years of its success
Telecommunication

Ufone celebrates 19 years of its success

Ufone celebrated 19 years of successful operations in Pakistan with the entire UFamily at Ufone Tower, Islamabad and other offices across the country. During the anniversary celebrations, employees and management vowed to serve their customers with comple
Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Thailand raises $3.2 billion at 5G license auctions
Telecommunication

Thailand raises $3.2 billion at 5G license auctions

Thailand's telecoms regulator raised 100.52 billion baht ($3.2 billion) in 5G spectrum auctions on Sunday, with operators snapping up 48 licenses ahead of an expected commercial rollout later this year. Thailand's top mobile operator, Advanced Info Servic
Published 17 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Samsung unveils compact foldable phone, 5G Galaxy S
Telecommunication

Samsung unveils compact foldable phone, 5G Galaxy S

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled a foldable smartphone shaped like a large makeup compact and put 5G mobile network capabilities into all of its other flagship devices as it strives to retain the mantle of biggest global phone company.
Published 17 Feb, 2020 12:00am
France says won't bar Huawei from 5G network
Telecommunication

France says won't bar Huawei from 5G network

France on Thursday said Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei would not be excluded from supplying equipment for 5G networks in the country but could be subject to restrictions and Paris may prioritise European operators. "There is no discrimination towa
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Huawei hit with new US charges of trade secrets theft
Telecommunication

Huawei hit with new US charges of trade secrets theft

Huawei was hit Thursday with new US criminal charges alleging the Chinese tech giant engaged in a "decades-long" effort to steal trade secrets from American companies. A US indictment unsealed in New York alleges Huawei conspired "to misappropriate intell
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PTCL announces 5 percent dividend final cash
Telecommunication

PTCL announces 5 percent dividend final cash

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country's leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its financial results for the year ended on December 31, 2019 at its Board of Directors' meeting held on February 11, 2020.
Published 12 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Apple fined in France over iPhone-slowing software
Telecommunication

Apple fined in France over iPhone-slowing software

France's consumer watchdog said Friday that Apple had agreed to pay 25 million euros ($27.4 million) for failing to tell iPhone users that software updates could slow down older devices. The scandal erupted in December 2017, when the US tech giant admitte
Published 08 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Huawei makes 'Double Deposit Offer'
Telecommunication

Huawei makes 'Double Deposit Offer'

With market anticipation on a high, the pre-orders of Huawei Y6s were a hit as the entire pre-order stock was booked in less than a week; this time Huawei had made an exciting 'Double Deposit Offer' for its budget Y Series variant that got consumers to Hu
Published 08 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Nokia recovers in fourth quarter
Telecommunication

Nokia recovers in fourth quarter

Finnish telecom equipment provider Nokia beat expectations in a "challenging" 2019 as a strong fourth quarter enabled it to post its first full-year net profit since 2015, of 7.0 million euros. For the three months to December, it chalked up net profit of
Published 07 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PTA clarification
Telecommunication

PTA clarification

Apropos a news item titled "Imported Cellphones: Experts Underscore Need for Revision of Tax Slabs" which was published in Business Recorder on 4th February 2020, it is clarified that the news item presents a skewed and incorrect image of the Devic
Published 06 Feb, 2020 12:00am
5G: Five things to know
Telecommunication

5G: Five things to know

It is heralded as the breakthrough to a brave new world of technology, but in the here and now, super-fast 5G networking has been pitting the United States against China. On Tuesday, the European Union and Britain indicated a conditional green light for C
Published 03 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Telecom imports bill up by 29 percent
Telecommunication

Telecom imports bill up by 29 percent

Pakistan's overall telecom imports bill surged by 29 percent to $844.657 million in July-Dec 2019-20, official figures say. Increase in the telecom imports reached to the tune of $188.73 million in July-Dec 2019-20 from $655.927 million in July-Dec 2018-1
Published 02 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Huawei Y6s up for pre-orders
Telecommunication

Huawei Y6s up for pre-orders

Huawei's latest smartphone for the entry-level segment Huawei Y6s is up for pre-orders from January 31 to February 6. "This time the company is introducing an exciting 'Double Deposit Offer' where consumers can pre-order the device for Rs 800 which equals
Published 31 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Ericsson hit by higher 5G costs and weaker US market
Telecommunication

Ericsson hit by higher 5G costs and weaker US market

Sweden's Ericsson reported a smaller-than-expected rise in fourth-quarter core earnings on Friday and said higher costs would spill over into 2020 as the telecoms equipment maker looks to exploit its leading position in super-fast 5G networks. After a num
Published 27 Jan, 2020 12:00am
UK likely to decide on Huawei 5G this week
Telecommunication

UK likely to decide on Huawei 5G this week

Britain is expected to announce this week whether to allow China's Huawei to develop its 5G network, an official said Friday, amid indications it will agree to grant at least limited access despite intense US opposition. A senior UK official, speaking on
Published 27 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Trump, Johnson talk security ahead of Huawei decision
Telecommunication

Trump, Johnson talk security ahead of Huawei decision

Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China's Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday. In a phone call on Friday evening, the leaders "discussed a
Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am
UK 'to decide on Huawei 5G next week'
Telecommunication

UK 'to decide on Huawei 5G next week'

Britain is expected to announce next week whether to allow China's Huawei to develop its 5G network, an official said Friday, amid indications it will agree to grant at least limited access despite intense US opposition.
Published 25 Jan, 2020 12:00am
MoITT plans to revive TIP through joint venture
Telecommunication

MoITT plans to revive TIP through joint venture

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has short-listed two companies to finalize one of them as Financial Advisor (FA) to provide Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) to solicit partnership through a suitable mode to utilize
Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pre-paid recharge: PTA warns CMOs against overcharging
Telecommunication

Pre-paid recharge: PTA warns CMOs against overcharging

The government Friday warned the cellular mobile operators (CMOs) of stern action if consumers are charged more than the notified tariffs and applicable taxes. CMOs are deducting only withholding tax and general sales tax/federal excise duty on the pre-pa
Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am
HMD Global announces two new Nokia phones
Telecommunication

HMD Global announces two new Nokia phones

The HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Thursday announced two new quality Nokia Phones in Lahore; the Nokia 2.3, delivering a feature-packed camera fuelled by AI, helping you get the best shot, and the Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain.
Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Samsung unveils AI-powered digital avatar
Telecommunication

Samsung unveils AI-powered digital avatar

A Samsung lab on Tuesday unveiled a digital avatar it described as an AI-powered "artificial human," claiming it is able to "converse and sympathize" like real people. The announcement at the opening of the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas tout
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 07:10am
Jazz successfully conducts 5G trials
Telecommunication

Jazz successfully conducts 5G trials

Jazz has successfully tested out the fifth generation of mobile technology. In its effort to lead the digitalization journey in Pakistan, the 5G trials of Jazz aimed to test the improvement in performance of the network as a result of this technology. Whe
Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Superfast 5G on the slow road at gadget gala
Telecommunication

Superfast 5G on the slow road at gadget gala

It will be revolutionary when superfast 5G mobile networks come to our gadgets, cars and digital lives. But the road to 5G remains agonizingly slow at the massive Consumer Electronics Show opening this week in Las Vegas, where ultrafast products are expec
Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Poland's Cyfrowy Polsat begins 5G roll-out
Telecommunication

Poland's Cyfrowy Polsat begins 5G roll-out

Poland's Cyfrowy Polsat said on Friday its Polkomtel unit had begun the roll-out of commercial 5G technology and aimed to start serving seven cities in the first quarter. The network, on the 2600 MHz TDD frequency, will be rolled out using technology from
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:00am