ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s biggest cellular company, Mobilink, has expended its 3G network to more than 200 cities, fulfilling its commitment to further grow of high speed internet across the country.
Mobilink has added further 178 cities to the existing 31 during the first half of calendar year 2015. Already the largest 3G network in Pakistan, Mobilink ensured its rapid 3G expansion was not hampering performance by certifying optimal performance in each area before moving on to the next.
Coinciding with Mobilink’s vision to bridge the digital divide prevalent in the country, this milestone has been achieved in just over a year since the commercial launch of high speed mobile internet in Pakistan.
During the course of 2015, Mobilink has expanded its 3G network across the country by providing comprehensive coverage in metros, smaller cities, and towns across the four provinces.
In order to encourage the use of 3G and increase awareness in these newly connected areas, Mobilink also offers its subscribers free 3G for a limited period of time, which has been appreciated by people from all walks of life.
“Mobilink is playing a leading role in expanding the high speed broadband infrastructure in Pakistan.
Being the first operator to launch 3G in more than 200 cities strengthens our position as the largest 3G network and also proves Mobilink’s commitment in bridging the digital divide by making a technologically advanced Pakistan,” said Aamir Ibrahim, CCO & Deputy CEO Mobilink.
Further elaborating on the benefits to the public of a strong 3G presence, and the change in local trends, he stated, “3G broadband facilitates access to knowledge and is a key factor that positively impacts the social-economic canvas in the country.
While call and text performance are important aspects of mobile communications, people are now relying more on the internet to for their productivity and entertainment needs.
Mobilink remains committed to providing the benefits of a solid high-speed internet connection to every Pakistani, in every nook and corner of the country.”
