Smart-phones running on Google-backed Android software are gaining high position in a hot US market, according to figures released by industry-tracker Nielsen Company. “While the iPhone has been the headline grabber over the last few years in the smartphone market, Google’s Android OS (operating system) has shown the most significant expansion in market share among current subscribers,” Nielsen said in a release. Android smartphones...

PTCL now introduces “Vfone POSTPAID” connection at affordable line rent in three different packages. Customers of Vfone POSTPAID can also make calls while using the internet. Wireless Local Loop (WLL) set price is Rs. 3600. Charging will be done as per prescribed rates in each package, after expiry of free facility. Outgoing facility will be blocked on expiry of 99.99% of security. Customer can pay additional security to avoid...

In what he called a “white paper” apparently against his own government and the ministry that he was heading till recently, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on IT Sardar Latif Khosa has revealed that at least Rs50 billion are annually lost by the state and telecom companies due to the unchecked grey tariff, i.e. illegal network of international calls. Forwarded to the Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on IT, Khosa, who was...

PTCL has announced an amazing offer for its all landline customers, now with the “Landline Lucky Draw Promotion” the customers have a chance to enter into lucky draw and win exciting prizes. Customers can enter into lucky draw by making calls worth Rs.1000 or more per month from their PTCL landline numbers in August 2010 or in September 2010. Usage includes Local, Nationwide, Fixed to mobile, International calls and package charges...

Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD (PTCL) in order to reduce the suffering of people in flood affected areas has established medical camps in northern areas. According to PTCL spokesperson, medical camps have been established in Nowshera, Peshawer, Charsadda, Warsak Road exchange, G.T Road exchange and Charsadda exchange. Two doctors assisted by one dispenser are already performing duties at each camp. Medicines worth Rs. 0.5 ...

Pakistan was placed at the 87th position on Global Information Technology Report ranking for 2009-10 of the World Economic Forum against last year’s 98th, proving innovation can serve as a possible driver for economic growth, said a press release issued on Tuesday. “It is evident that technology is playing a leading role in accelerating economic growth and promoting development. Pakistan should capitalize on its human capital to...

Warid has come up with new ‘Warid Call Block 9211’ service after Ufone, Telenor and Zong that allows the subscribers to get rid of annoying calls. Warid customers can now subscribe to this service and get control over the calls they wish to restrict, they now have the choice to block specific callers whether they are local or international numbers. Subscription: This service is in the test phase but subscribers can still subscribe...