Mobile Companies to Get Free 3G Licenses for Three Months for Testing

In a new development that can be regarded as a confirmation that 3G is finally and surely coming to Pakistan, mobile phone operators will get a trial 3G license for test purposes – starting later this month – before the actual auction of the 3G licenses in the country, we have confirmed with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

This trial 3G license will be granted to all five mobile operators, who can hard-test their services to improve their preparedness before its complete adoption.

Evolution of the Gs [Infographic]

While we wait nervously for the arrival of 3G, there are people like the maker of this infographic who experience data speeds of 100,000 kbps. LTE to be precise.

This amazing infographic by Commscope compares 4G – which the West is enjoying – to 2G by giving an example of Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) to a Border Collie, which is a breed of dog not more than half a meter in height.

Selected 3G Consultants and PTA Sign Agreement

Representatives of Value Partners Consutlants signing contract with PTA for the consultancy services for auction of next generation network services at PTA headquarters in Islamabad

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Value Partners Management Consulting Limited yesterday signed a formal contract at PTA headquarters for the provision of consultancy services for the auction of next generation services spectrum.

After the completion of the evaluation process for the selection of consultant of international repute, under the policy directive of the MoIT&T, Value Partners Management Consulting Limited was declared successful as a consultant for the auction of next generation mobile services in Pakistan.

Value Partners is a Consortium Consultant of USA, UK, Singapore and Spain.