PTCL Extends Unlimited Offer for 256 Kbps DSL Till December: ProPakistani

PTCL Extends Unlimited Offer for 256 Kbps DSL Till December
Ufone Re-launches Blackberry App Store
PTA Notifies Standard Qualifications for Telecom Technical Experts
Invitation to Discuss Broadband and Eservices in Pakistan
PTCL to Offer VPN Services for Telemedicine Project

PTCL Extends Unlimited Offer for 256 Kbps DSL Till December

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:10 AM PDT

It is likely that you are aware of this PTCL DSL package with speed of 256 Kbps, which was introduced earlier this year at a monthly cost of mere Rs. 299. However, it was capped at 1 GB download limit per month before Ramadan.

During Ramadan, under a special offer, PTCL offered this package at same price of Rs. 299 but with unlimited downloads till September 30th.

But it seems that PTCL has extended the offer as this 256 Kbps DSL package will remain unlimited till December 31st, 2011. While the price would remain the same, i.e. Rs. 299 per month.

So if you are a casual internet user with tiny needs, i.e. just checking emails and browsing few news websites, here's the best deal to get from PTCL.

PTCL says that anyone (with higher DSL speeds) can downgrade to this package with one time additional charges of Rs. 1500.

Here's the tariff once again:

Speed: 256Kbps
Monthly Charges: Rs 299
Monthly Limit: Unlimited till December 31st, 2011
There’s no student discount with this package

Ufone Re-launches Blackberry App Store

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:32 AM PDT

Ufone in collaboration with Emitac Mobile Solutions, LLC. (EMS) has re-launched Ufone BlackBerry Application Store.

Ufone is the only telecom operator in Pakistan to present an application store for BlackBerry devices. The Application store contains latest BlackBerry applications for users supporting all kinds of Blackberry handsets e.g. Blackberry Pearl, Blackberry Bold and BlackBerry Curve etc.

BlackBerry Users can now discover, download and enjoy a wide array of mobile applications for their BlackBerry smartphone in a variety of categories including entertainment, games, social networking, news, weather and productivity.

Given that Blackberry App world is inaccessible in Pakistan, Ufone's efforts to bring Blackberry Apps is commendable.

The new Ufone BlackBerry Application Store offers over a thousand applications both free and paid to meet the needs of the BlackBerry customer base.

For the paid applications, users can use their credit card to purchase the applications. The mobile application store is an on-device application that can be installed by the users on their BlackBerry handsets. This way the user has access to the mobile application store wherever they go. The BlackBerry Application Store is exclusive to Ufone BlackBerry customers only.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Akbar Khan, Chief Marketing Officer at Ufone applauded the launch of the new and improved BlackBerry application store in Pakistan. He said that with this initiative Ufone has once again proved to be the leader in the introduction of cutting-edge services and advanced ideas to the Pakistani market. He also said that Ufone BlackBerry users will highly benefit from the application store as it offers thousands of entertaining and informative content for all ages.

Mr. Babar Khan, CEO, EMS, said, "Our partnership with Ufone is substantial. We are very excited to venture the new app store platform with Ufone in Pakistan. This will be a rich content experience for BlackBerry users in Pakistan."

The BlackBerry application store can be accessed via PC's through the following URL: http://www.ufoneblackberry.com/

Below is the URL For users who wish to access Blackberry Application Portal Client via their BlackBerry Handsets: http://wap.ufone.

PTA Notifies Standard Qualifications for Telecom Technical Experts

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:26 AM PDT

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has defined the qualifications of expert professionals for performing technical operations and installation work in the field of telecommunication.

In its Telecommunication Installers Regulations 2011, the regulator stated its objectives are to ensure minimum standard of qualifications for professionals and officials of various operators in order to install quality telecom equipment as per country's laws and guidelines of the authority.

The authority named all fieldwork professionals as its recognized "Telecommunication Installer(TI)" for enabling operators with uninterrupted access to multi-play telecom services or broadband using latest technologies.

PTA shall grant the "Telecommunication Installer NoC" to a person for telecommunication installations work who will be declared as "Approved Telecommunication Installer (ATI)" after successful grant of NoC.

The regulations stated the mandatory qualifications for ATI

- ATI must possess the basic technical knowledge of application, design, laying, maintenance/ installations, operation and testing of all relevant telecommunication equipment systems.

- ATI should be aware of the government regulations, both state and local, related to the installation and operation of the telecommunications systems.

- ATI must possess the capability to understand and implement technical installation plans, and should possess understanding of corrective and preventative maintenance standards.

- ATI should have in-depth knowledge of connectors, appropriate cable, jointing material, computers and electronic equipment like processors, chips, hardware/software and circuit boards. Basic understanding of transmission, operation and control of telecommunications systems is also necessary.

The ATI is required to possess a degree or relevant experience in telecom field.

The degree includes a "Telecommunication Installer Course (TIC) by TEVTA, Vocational Training Institute (VoTI) or any other private institute approved by the GoP, provided that such institutes offer Installer courses inline with PTA approved guidelines.

Regarding experience, an ATI required at least 4 working years with major Telco's, or has proven experience of installation services at major telecom and private branch exchanges (PABX) with 200 lines or more, or has been employed for major installations in multistory buildings in particular 4 stories (or more).

- Or ATI has acted in a supervisory role in the telecommunications field for 6 or more years whereby the person has planned, assigned and directed the employees who are engaged in construction, installation, maintenance and operation of different telecommunications systems and support items. Employer experience certificate is mandatory.

- Or He must possess the nationwide experience of working in High–Rise Buildings with approved Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) contractors. 6 years experience with relevant employer experience certificate is mandatory.

A licensee may, with the approval of the Authority, cease or refuse to perform or carry out any telecommunication wiring work for any user on technical, safety and legal grounds.

All fixed-line and wireless licensed telecom operators shall have to obtain ATI-NoC. PTA may initiate action against installations not made in accordance with these regulations.

You can download the draft for "Telecommunication Installers Regulations 2011" by clicking this link (PDF file – 528 KB)

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Invitation to Discuss Broadband and Eservices in Pakistan

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 11:37 PM PDT

By Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman PTA

Dear All,

Information and communication technologies revolution has opened a whole new bunch of platforms to enhance public interaction. The available set of tools is assisting institutes to enable more broad participation from public at large in respective discussion and deliberation.

As you may already be aware that I have launched my personal blog (http://www.dryaseen.pk) to develop means of communication with community, providing them a forum to interact and share their valuable thoughts / suggestions on numerous topics related to ICT industry of the country.

I would like to invite your contributions to accelerate the Broadband and Electronic Services in the country and identify probable mechanism to encourage introduction of a venture capital fund for to endorse ICT entrepreneurship and support upcoming talent of the country.

I welcome your suggestions for a National Broadband Plan and introduction of innovative e-applications / services in the country.

Please share your fruitful thoughts by dropping an e-mail address dryaseenpk@gmail.com.

PTCL to Offer VPN Services for Telemedicine Project

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 09:05 PM PDT

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) will provide Business Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to facilitate telemedicine project for public hospitals across Pakistan through the Electronic Government Directorate, said a statement issued by the company.

This telemedicine facility will connect the district hospitals and health centers with super Specialty hospitals in major cities to provide expert consultation to the needy and underserved population.

People living in rural/remote areas of Pakistan will be able to seek advice and treatment from specialist doctors of major hospitals in big cities.

The project will also contribute towards professional development of doctors working in rural/remote hospitals, who will be able to get guidance, advice, and training in advance diagnostics and treatment methods through interaction with specialist doctors in urban hospitals.

PTCL is awarded this VPN service contract for 15 sites initially for 1mb & 2mb DSL VPNs till June 2012 and it will add more hospitals in due course.

PTCL's high speed DSL VPN based service will offer connection media for establishing a VPN between different hospitals. PTCL VPN uses "virtual" connections routed through the secure private network to the remote hospitals at affordable costs.

PTCL infrastructure will facilitate tele-medicine services like tele-diagonistics, tele-consultation, and treatment for ENT, skin, chest, cardiology, and psychiatry.
Specialists will be able to examine the patients, their medical history, test results, and vital signs like heartbeat, blood pressure, temperature, breathing etc by using electronic medical facilities over PTCL ICT infrastructure and VPN services.

PTCL shall also facilitate in providing advance services like tele-surgery, tele-mentoring, and tele-critical care (Emergency, ICU).

SEVP Corporate Services Furqan Habib Qureshi while elaborating the effectiveness and usage of this service in the hospitals said that it will not only provide private and secure connectivity but will also enable different hospitals and their branches to interconnect remotely located branches in to an intranet and create an efficient fully meshed network providing any-to-any communication among them for the facilitation of the ailing patients.

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