ZONG continues to uplift Telecom infrastructure in Pakistan: Federal Minister

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MG News | January 30, 2019 at 10:09 AM GMT+05:00

January 30, 2019 (MLN): Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui while addressing the ceremony of ZONG (China Mobile Pakistan) celebrating ten years in Pakistan on Tuesday has said that the Telecom companies are now at the forefront of pushing Pakistan into the digital century. And China Mobile Pakistan has been an integral player to create a 4G ecosystem in Pakistan.

He said being the first operator to invest in 4G in Pakistan, the company has continued to uplift the telecommunication infrastructure across country.

With more than 10,000 4G cellular towers and 4G customers exceeding more 10 million, ZONG 4G brand is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

It can be said that undoubtedly CMPak has grown over the period of ten years, and witnessed the evolution and leaping advancement of the telecom industry from the 2G voice era to the 4G digital era in Pakistan, he said.

Furthermore, Khalid Maqbool said we surely believe that CMPak will continue the endeavors and be at forefront to uplift the ecosystem in Pakistan.

As the leading operator of digital services, it is incumbent on CMPak to continue to increase the investments, promote the infrastructure up-gradation of Pakistan's telecommunications industry, contribute to enhance the development of mobile Internet, and transform lifestyle of our people.

The Federal Minister also said that advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) led development remains a priority for Government of Pakistan.

In pursuance of our mission digital Pakistan, the measures for trials for 5G and the pursuit for digitalization across the country are already being undertaken.

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