Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that 3G operators added 3.3 million users on to their network during January 2015, this addition makes 9.08 million overall count so far in the country, who are availing 3G facility.
This count of 3G subscribers is likely to grow more with introduction of mobile broadband dongle WiFi devices from telecom operators in coming weeks.
3G and 4G was launched in Pakistan on April 23, last year through a SMRA Auction. Four out of Five Telecom companies got a 3G licence (Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone and Zong) while China Mobile’s Zong was the only company to win 4G licence as well. Fifth compnay, Warid Pakistan did not participate in the auction
Source: http://www.thenewsteller.com/tech/over-9-milion-3g-subricbes-in-pakistan-pta/9481/
