Initially, one Smart Village will be established each in Islamabad, Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MOIT&T), through Universal Service Fund (USF), launched a “Smart Village” project in four provinces, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan. The project will be funded and technically supported by Continue Reading
Sinch AB (publ) a global leader in cloud communications and software for mobile operators, has partnered with Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, to ensure messages received by Jazz subscribers are safer, more secure, free of spam and only sent to the Continue Reading
In the EIU’s annual Inclusive Internet Index report released earlier this year, it was highlighted that Pakistan still ranks the highest in the world when it comes to gender gap. Though there are several improvements that Pakistan has made to improve internet access — chiefly in affordability due to market Continue Reading
Following meetings with the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Jazz is mobilizing its resources to carry out a nationwide awareness campaign, urging Pakistanis to get vaccinated. The decision was taken in light of the NCOC’s announcement and commitment that coronavirus vaccines will be mandatory for all public and private Continue Reading
The telecom industry has sought exemption from taxes and duties on import of telecom equipment in the upcoming budget. Citing the fact that the local telecom industry is one of the most taxed in the world, experts believe it is imperative to reduce the burden on consumers and mobile operators Continue Reading
The availability of adequate spectrum is a key factor in driving cellular growth, unfortunately, it has historically been neglected in Pakistan. As of now, only one-third of the spectrum available to Pakistan is being deployed, making the local mobile telecom industry one of the most spectrum deprived in the world. Continue Reading
Islamabad (25th May 2021): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued Mobile Device Manufacturing Authorizations to 19 foreign and local companies for the production of mobile devices (2G/3G/4G ) locally. Initially valid for next 10 years, the manufacturers may also establish their own new brand under the authorization, helping in promotion of Continue Reading
Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, has collaborated with the Universal Service Fund (USF) to provide 4G services in Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Kashmore districts of Sindh. The contract was signed by Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, CEO – USF and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Continue Reading
“Digitalization is not a mechanical process”. Ali Naseer, Chief Business Officer, Jazz, talk at the DX Summit, narrating the story of Jazz’s digital success and learn about the challenges a company undergoes while making it to the top. Ali emphasized the pressing need for companies to adopt digitalization, saying, “The ability of Continue Reading
Islamabad (17th May, 2021): In line with the Government’s vision of promoting tourism across the country, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the telecom operators are focusing on improving telecommunication services in areas full of tourism potential. To provide better communication facilities to the mountaineers and trekkers, a 4G Base Transceiver Station Continue Reading
