Setting a precedent of unique collaboration, Mobilink, Pakistan's largest cellular service provider and a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom Holding, and Ufone, an Etisalat group company, signed an accord for tower sharing. The agreement was signed between Rashid Khan, President and CEO of Mobilink, and Abdul Aziz, President and CEO of Ufone at Mobilink House on Tuesday.
The collaborative effort is in line with the initiatives taken by Pakistan Telecom Authority and the federal government to encourage cellular providers to drive greater efficiencies while reducing the carbon footprint. Expressing his views, Rashid Khan said, "This alliance is mutually beneficial and will also facilitate us to better align ourselves with our strategic initiatives and become greener.
This will further enhance Mobilink's coverage footprint, already the widest, hence bringing more value to the customer, which is our top priority." Commenting on the accord, Abdul Aziz said, "Ufone has had a keen interest in exploring newer avenues for our "Go Green" initiative and this tower sharing alliance is another step forward to further enhance our initiative.
With the alliance, Ufone has moved ahead to ensure customers have seamless connectivity no matter where they are in the country. This follows similar alliances with other operators hence allows us to create a positive network layout most beneficial to the customer."-PR