Super Communication!!!
In Pakistan, so much talk is going on print media, electronic media and internet about the 3rd Generation technology abbreviated as 3G. Only Telenor cellular network has begun the process of upgrading its network to include 3G technologies but PTA is still not giving license to Telenor to start its 3G services which is acting as a major hurdle in the development of 3G infrastructure.
Investment reports by Telenor and PTA behavior:
In 2008, Telenor officials reported that it was likely to invest $2.5 billion more in the country if it gets a 3G license. Jon Fredrik Baksaas, also the president of Telenor Group said:
We have invested almost $1.8 billion out of our commitment of $2 billion by the end-2007 and would go for a further $2.5 billion depending on the situation if we get a 3G license.
Telenor has given this project under the supervision of a third-party operator who is busy in analysis and deployment these days. These details clearly show that Telenor is waiting eagerly to be awarded as the first 3G license of Pakistan.
PTA on the other hand is continually encouraging Telenor to keep developing 3G infrastructure although there is still no confirm news that whether they are really going to issue 3G license to Telenor in 2010, news which holds a status of just “unconfirmed statement” as yet.
3G Technology details:
3G (third generation) is a collection of international standards and technologies defined by International Telecommunication Union. These technologies include EV-DO, GSM, EDGE, UMTS/HSPA, and CDMA2000 as well as DECT and WiMAX. 3G increases efficiency by improving the performance of mobile wireless network
With Third Generation (3G), the information is split into separate but related “packets” before being transmitted and reassembled at the receiving end. With the start of 3G there are packets everywhere in the world of communication.
3G extraordinary features:
1) Data rate:-
International telecommunication union has not clearly defined the data rates a user can expect from 3G but it is expected that it will provide minimum speed of 2 Mbit/s and maximum of 14.4 Mbit/s for stationary users, 348 kbit/s in a slow moving vehicle and 144Kbit/s in a high-speed moving environment
2) Personal use:-
A) You can do online shopping as you will be able to view and select still images of merchandise. On choosing one item you can buy that and can pay through your electronic wallet (Digital Catalog Shopping).
B) Mobile Banking
C) Video Mail
D) Digital Information Delivery (Audio and Video)
3) Enhanced Home security:
A) If your home system is fully automated you can turn on/off the lights, fans, air conditioners and other home appliances.
B) Using 3G, You have a greater control of your home security system by displaying security monitor images on your cellular phone terminal display.
4) Best way of Entertainment:-
A) You can easily view plays, live concerts, and sports events in real-time without any delays.
B) You can download your personal choice of music, movies, and games at immensely increased download rates.
C) You can use the electronic encyclopedia, even with photographs.
After looking at such wonderful features, no one can really tell how much impact 3G will have on our lives, but the impact will certainly be great.
We wish that we enjoy such awesome communication technology soon in our Beloved Pakistan. Telenor Pakistan network is showing no offenses at all in launching 3G services. All it need is a license from Pakistan telecommunication authority and PTA’s encouraging behavior clearly tells that 2010 will finally be the year of 3G in Pakistan InshAllah. Let’s see what happens 
22 Responses to “Telenor About To Set 3G Milestone in Pakistani Telecom Market”
Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.
Allen Taylor
@Allen Taylor
Thanks Allen..
From which country r u??? are u a 3G user?? If so please share some first hand experience with us ….
nicely written ..i realy love 3G services n want to know more abt them.
Great article… i live in Australia and i am a 3G user too…its fantastic and easy to use!!!
tats really a nice article and really has expanded ma information on 3G services
thanks DUDE
GOOD source of latest information and hoping to see some great articles from you.
Great work going on by telenor…really
i m sure most of us would love to take advantage of this
in-depth article ….. 3G TV really impressed me n dats the best feature of 3G !Grt work mate !
@waseem shah
Thanks waseem
2010 is the year of 3G Inshallah…
i wrote the last few lines by you Mohsin…God bless u
o0o0ops sorry ,i liked the last few lines…not wrote CORRECTED
@zil
i really appreciate aussies response to my article ..thanks mate
I just forgot to change name in name domain…was recently used by my BRO…
@Zill :- Thanks for appreciating the efforts
Thats very nice service.hope so 3G sevice would be very usefull and informative source. I appriciate you of your efforts.keep it up
nice article dude…..lets c when can we enjoy 3g
Thanks Awl for appreciating ….. keep readin’ my posts…Will be going much more rocking s0o0o0onn Inshallah
I M WAITING 4 SUPER SERVICE OF 3G AFTER READING THIS POST……….WELLDONE
Dude its true,
Telenor is under swap project of Siemens equipment to NSN Equip because new NSN equipment is a solution needed for 3G. Lower Punjab area is under swap project.
The moment PTA allowed telenor for 3G, Telenor will not take more then few days to onair its first site.
Telenor has already tested its first 3G video calls on test sites.
salam,
thanks i was searching for some useful information about 3g network because i have purchased a telenor egde usb stick which supports 3g services like hsdpa but hsdpa is not available in pakistan so i wish that i will use hsdpa service in islamabad soon.
hi if telenor start 3g service this service is very good and well
but why pta not give you licence of 3g
i m waiting for 3g technology.
Pakistan is neuclare capable estate so delay in giving licence of 3G to telenore? so india is more advance then we are, if she is having this 3G Tech?