Revenues generated by Telecom operators in Pakistan in a single fiscal year reached all time high at Rs. 445.7 billion during 2012-13, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s annual report on telecom industry.
Report said that revenues of telecom operators grew by 8.9 percent during 2012-13 and reached Rs. 445.7 billion, up from Rs. 409.2 billion during same duration previous year.
Report said that increasing revenues from the telecom sector indicate the strength and size of the market despite the economic difficulties and tough competition, especially in the cellular sector.
Moreover, revenues of LDI operators grew by over 200 percent, all thanks to ICH.
Not to mention, telecom operators are now exploring new avenues to earn from, reducing dependence on the voice channels alone. It is expected that influx of 3G technology into the telecom market will further boost the revenues of the sector.
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