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Mobile Phone History in Pakistan
Mobile Phones are firstly introduced in Pakistan at the end of 90s by Paktel (now Zong) and InstaPhone (now it has terminated its services in Pakistan), these two are pioneers in telecom sector in Pakistan and both used AIMS platform at that times. Initially, having a mobile phone was considered as a luxury because connection charges, call rates, SMS Charges, handsets etc are very much costly. And there were several types of other hidden charges were also applied i.e. roaming charges... Pakistan is a fast growing and developing nation in all technical fields. Especially, its Telecom Technology sector has a much higher progress ratio than any other country of the region. In past years it shows a visible development in Telecom Sector.
Development in Telecommunication Sector in Pakistan
Within few years other companies (Mobilink, Ufone) also got license and started their services. Ufone is a government company. In Musharaf regime, two more licenses were granted to Warid and Telenor to offer their services in Pakistan and Paktel was taken over by Zong which is a China Mobile Company (CMPak Company). Now collectively there are 5 local mobile phone operators are working in Pakistan with other satellite mobile operators like Thuraya. Over 75% population of Pakistan is using mobile phones now a day. Connection charges are as low as 1$ and in some cases connections are free and even you can get free gifts and bonuses. That's why some people have more than one connection and some even have connection of all companies. Connection Charges, Call rates, SMS charges, Internet GPRS and MMS Charges are very affordable.
Mobile Handset Manufacturing and Market of Pakistan
Mobile Handsets of almost all companies are available and being used in Pakistan. Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and LG Mobile Phones are most favorite mobile phone brands. BlackBerry, Apple, Android Phones, 3G Phones are also demanded by customers. Low cost Chinese and Korean Mobiles have also their market in Pakistan due to their low price. But unfortunately here is not being manufactured a single mobile phone in Pakistan. Pakistan has become a mobile phone technology user and not producer. Pakistan should focus on developing technology.
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