Archive for the ‘PTA’ Category

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SMS Service Launched By PTA To Help Flood Affectees

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with telecom operators, has started “1234” SMS Service to supplement the efforts of the government for rescue and rehabilitation of the flood affected people across the country.

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Chairman PTA Presented ICT Excellence Award

In recognition of his significant contributions for the proliferation of various Information Communication Technologies (lCTs) in the country, the 2010 NetSol Technologies ICT Excellence Award was presented to Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Mohammed Yaseen. He was presented the award at a ceremony held Monday at NetSol IT Village, by President Netsol Technologies Salim [...]

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PTA and Ericsson Sign Joint Statement of Interest

In a ceremony held at PTA Headquarters, Ericsson Pakistan and PTA signed a statement of interest for prospective Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) initiatives to be carried out by both organizations. Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen and President Ericsson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Mohsen Tavakol signed the statement. The statement of interest was signed in relation [...]

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Mobile Virtual Network Operator

The Ministry of Information and Technology (MoIT) has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to follow rules and regulations and abide by law for issuing licences to the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) at a just fee.

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PTA Launches Urdu Version of its Website

As already anticipated, PTA was hiring developing bodies for the Urdu version of its website. Now, Advisor to Prime Minister on IT&T Sardar Latif Khosa inaugurated the PTA website in Urdu language. The urdu version of the website has been launched to facilitate the general public and telecom users who cannot follow English language.

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PTA issues new Deadline to WLL licencees

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked Wireless Local Loop licencees to roll out their networks in the allocated regions until March 20 in order to avoid their licenses cancelled. The regulator authority has ordered two WLL license holders, Super dialogue and Metroltel, recently to establish their obligatory infrastructure in the licensed regions on the new [...]

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PTA Intends to Increase Spectrum Charges

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has intended to revise upward the annual license fees of radio-based services for commercial users in order to streamline the efficient utilisation of available spectrums. The telecom watchdog has sought consultation of the stakeholders mainly the operators in order to implement new frequency spectrum charges with the mutual agreement. The radio based [...]

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PTA Receives 13000 Complaints Against Telecom Operators

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has said it received 13,325 complaints against telecom operators of the country during 2008-09. Majority of the complaints were against cellphone operators since they have the biggest share in terms of subscribers in the telecommunication industry.

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PTA issues QoS Parameters for Improving Data Services

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has formulated two sets of key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve and monitor the quality of service (QoS) of ‘Fixed Broadband’ and ‘General Packet Radio Service/ Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution EDGE’ networks.

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All Banks to be connected with Mobile Operators for Mobile Banking

As per PTA declaration, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is closely working with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on the draft of “Third Party Mobile Banking Regulations” which will be finalized soon. Once finalized, it will connect all banks of the country with cellular mobile operators for mobile transactions. 

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Wake Up PTA Guys!! – Regarding 668 Service

Days back we seen PTA launched SIM Information System 668 service that can be used to check number of SIMs issued against one CNIC. Service can be accessed via PTA’s site but we seen other sites – Hamariweb.com using this service on their site maybe for promotion but using this PTA’s website may be flooded [...]

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Illegal Gateway Exchange Seized in Lahore

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have raided illegal gateway exchange operator in Commercial Area, Defence Phase-IV, Lahore and arrested two persons. More than 50 Tellular devices along with allied accessories have been recovered from the scene. This raid was conducted based on the information obtained through PTA’s facility which detects illegal [...]

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PTA Removes CNIC Copy Condition for SIM Data Correction

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in order to facilitate mobile users seeking correction in their SIM data, has removed the condition of CNIC copy being provided by the consumers. Presently, extensive monitoring of the “SIM Information System – 668” is being carried out after its successful deployment throughout the country.

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Zong Online Complaint Form For 668 Service

We had Already covered Mobilink offered 668 Complaint Form. This Time Zong come up with the same thing, if number of Zong SIMs issued against your NIC is wrong, as per PTA 668 service, contact Zong via Complaint Form and you will get your issue solved. Procedure is same as previously described.

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Mobilink Online Complaint Form For 668 Service

Days back we seen when PTA introduced 668 Service, came up with a lot wrong information. Stats showed many a connections issued against one person’s NIC while they claimed to have only one or two. PTA asked to visit respective customer service centers to get your data corrected. Here Mobilink launches online complaint form for [...]