Mobilink wins 3G license

Mobilink wins 3G license. Millions of customers to be connected by high speed mobile internet

Mobilink, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Telecom Holding S.A.E (“Global Telecom”) and part of the VimpelCom group, was announced as one of the winners of the 3G spectrum auction conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (“PTA”) at a formal ceremony held on April 23, 2014. Under the terms of the auction, Mobilink won 2×10 MHz spectrum at 2100 MHz band with a total price of USD 300.9 million. High speed internet services on Mobilink’s 3G-ready sites will be rolled out according to the timelines defined in the license agreement by PTA. The license is valid for a period of 15 years.

Rashid Khan, President and CEO Mobilink, said:
[pull_quote_center]The acquisition of the license is a testament to the commitment that Mobilink and its parent company VimpelCom has made to Pakistan to bring the best voice and data services and seamless connectivity through cutting edge technology. As we roll-out NGMS services on our network, we will ensure that our customers continue to enjoy the best EDGE services on more than 9000 cell sites across Pakistan. This auction will go a long way in bringing Pakistan at par with technology and data services in the global market. I would like to congratulate the PTA, Ministry of IT and Ministry of Finance for facilitating a transparent and successful bidding process.[/pull_quote_center]

Bilal Munir Sheikh, Chief Commercial Officer, said:
[pull_quote_center]The awarding of the 3G spectrum license paves the way to launch 3G services in Pakistan during 2014 and solidifies both our commitments to the Pakistani market as well as our commitment to maintain Mobilink’s market leadership position. This milestone will enable Mobilink’s customers to experience unique and innovative services that rely on high speed data connectivity.[/pull_quote_center]

The launch of high speed internet services will bridge the digital divide and empower millions of customers with high speed internet experience on the go. Approximately 15 million customers are equipped with 3G enabled handsets and the number is likely to increase after the launch of next generation mobile services. Mobilink remains at the forefront of providing the NGMS technology to its customers as it was in introducing the GSM technology in Pakistan two decades earlier.

Mobilink has invested more than USD 4.3 billion in Pakistan telecom market to date and is the country’s largest cellular network with more than 9000 cell sites spread over 20,000 cities towns and villages serving more than 38 million subscribers.

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