VoIP Illegal, PTA claims. February 9, 2007
Posted by telecompak in Idiots, Regulators.add a comment
More idiotic pronouncements from the PTA. I would copy/paste the text, but the stuff is in the form of jpg.
Sirjee, jpg is not searchable!!!!! If the PTA does not GET the web, its going to be a long time before it GETS voip…. sad.
Anyway it says that “there is a general perception that usage of the Internet for telephony is allowed, whereas the Act, Rules and Regulations govern otherwise”.
I say bullshit: PTA determination Dir(LE)/45-1/VOIP/Coord/PTA dated 16 November 2002 that clearly and specifically allows use of VoIP.
Telenor Selects Huawei to Build All-IP DWDM Network in Pakistan February 6, 2007
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Telenor Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. has awarded a contract to Huawei Technologies to build a nationwide all-IP based Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network.
According to Peter Anthony Dindial, chief technical officer of Telenor Pakistan, the company is pleased to continue its business relationship with Huawei by adopting its DWDM technology.
Dindial said that the selection of the right product is crucial for a rapidly growing operator such as Telenor Pakistan in a competitive market. Telenor Pakistan has therefore selected a solution that meets the requirements for their rapid growth and smooth business development and ensures a continued evolution of their network.
“We are honored to be selected by Telenor Pakistan to build its nationwide DWDM network after we have successfully passed its rigid test and we believe this is a win-win situation,” said Ding Shaohua, senior vice president of Huawei in a press release.
Shaohua said that this contract reaffirms Huawei’s position as the world-leading transport network supplier and believes the successful collaboration of the two companies will be providing the world-class technologies and state-of-the-art services to the consumers of Pakistan.
Huawei has also partnered with other global tier-one telecom operators including British Telecom, KPN and Telecom Italia to provide its future-oriented and innovative bearer network solutions.
Huawei made news last month for entering a partnership with CounterPath Solutions , Inc., a provider of VoIP (Voice over IP) and Video over IP SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) softphones to provide enriched services for global telecom network operators based on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
Telenor Pakistan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telenor ASA. Telenor Pakistan launched its GSM/GPRS services in March 2005 and has become the 2nd largest cellular network by reaching more than 1100 destinations with over 7 million subscribers in Pakistan.
Huawei Technologies provides next generation telecommunications networks. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers.
Telekom Malaysia shows Pakistan some backbone February 1, 2007
Posted by telecompak in Broadband, Fibre Optic, Infrastructure.add a comment
By Syed Fazl-e-Haider
QUETTA, Pakistan - Telekom Malaysia announced this week that the company is set to complete its US$100 million countrywide fiber-optic-backbone project in Pakistan - the largest fiber-optic network in the country - by October.
In February 2005, Telekom Malaysia announced a joint-venture fiber-optic-backbone project with Multinet, a licensed provider of electronic information and data-network operation services in Pakistan. Its activities include local loop and other value-added services, such as broadband, wireless broadband and allied services. The deal was concluded in April 2005. Through its international arm, TM International, it has telecom investments in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Cambodia, with evolving plans to expand into other parts of Asia.
Moving out of the city January 31, 2007
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Staff turnover, salary inflation. Si3 is Pakistans leading IT Integrator, but is having a hard time keeping its people happy. CEO Amer Hashmi, in usual visionary mode, has decided to move all backend work out of the Karachi head office to, of all places, Multan. He now has 10 acres and a plan to build a full fledged campus with office, NOC, residential, training, educational and recreational facilities.
IP TV Licencing in Pakistan January 26, 2007
Posted by telecompak in Broadband, Broadcast, Regulators, Video.add a comment
Transmission of TV over IP is regulated by PEMRA and the page to see is here.
Duration of Licence:
5 YEARS
Application Processing Fee: (Non-refundable)
Rs.20,000 /-
Fee Structure:
Category Fee (Rs)
Category A (per Zone) Rs. 1,000
Category B (per Zone) Rs. 500
Annual Renewal Fee:
30% of the licence fees Plus 5% of the AGR.
