Telenor Pakistan launches 4G services
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Telenor Pakistan has commenced a nationwide 4G rollout. launching services in six cities.
The company will offer 4G services to customers free of cost as a promotional exercise in the initial launch areas, which include select locations in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, Peshawar and Swat.
Customers in the cities will be able to obtain 4G SIMs at the operator’s sales and service centers and franchises.
Telenor Pakistan plans to rapidly roll out the service to other cities in the nation, the operator said in a statement.
“For Telenor Pakistan, this represents a huge leap forward towards realizing our ambition of bringing Internet for All and empowering Pakistan with digital technology,” the statement reads.
Telenor Pakistan was the only bidder for 4G spectrum during a recent auction of a 10 MHz block in the 850-MHz band. The operator secured the spectrum for $395 million.
The operator will be competing against China Mobile subsidiary Zong, which this week announced it has expanded its 4G coverage to over 100 cities nationwide.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific areas will initially receive Telenor Pakistan's 4G services?
Which specific areas will initially receive Telenor Pakistan's 4G services?
Telenor Pakistan is initially launching its 4G services in select locations within Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, Peshawar, and Swat. These cities will be the first to experience the new network offerings.
Q.What is Telenor Pakistan's strategy for encouraging initial 4G adoption?
What is Telenor Pakistan's strategy for encouraging initial 4G adoption?
As a promotional exercise in the initial launch areas, Telenor Pakistan will offer its 4G services to customers free of cost. This aims to encourage early adoption and trial of the new network capabilities.
Q.How much did Telenor Pakistan pay for its 4G spectrum?
How much did Telenor Pakistan pay for its 4G spectrum?
Telenor Pakistan secured a 10 MHz block in the 850-MHz band during a recent auction. The operator paid $395 million to obtain this 4G spectrum.
Q.Which competitor does Telenor Pakistan face in the 4G market?
Which competitor does Telenor Pakistan face in the 4G market?
Telenor Pakistan will be competing against China Mobile subsidiary Zong in the 4G market. Zong recently announced it has expanded its 4G coverage to over 100 cities nationwide, indicating a strong existing presence.
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