ISLAMABAD: Ufone, the only 3G operator in Pakistan, is the fastest operator in terms of call connectivity in Pakistan.
A recent Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) survey found Ufone takes 5.73 seconds to connect a call, fastest among all networks in the country.
It is followed by Zong with 5.99 seconds and Telenor Pakistan with 6.32 seconds.
In the year 2018, PTA has conducted quarterly Quality of Service (QoS) survey jointly with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) using NEMO automated QoS tool. During the period, a total of twenty-seven (27) cities of Pakistan including AJK, have been surveyed.
Jazz, Pakistan’s biggest operator, proved to be the slowest one among all operators to connect a caller with the receiver of the call, according to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Broadband Internet Speed
Zong is the fastest 3G operator among all four mobile phone companies operating in the country whereas Jazz is the fastest 4G operators providing mobile broadband internet service to their customers.
Mobile Internet Users
There are 60 million broadband internet users in Pakistan using 3G and 4G technologies. Except for Ufone, three operators—Jazz, Zong, and Telenor provide broadband service through 3G and 4G technologies alike.
Jazz is the market leader with 20 million internet users. It is followed by Zong with 17 million and Telenor with 13 million users. Ufone is the only 3G operators with subscribers’ base of 8 million by the end of November 2018, according to PTA’s data.
PTA survey also evaluated the performance of cellular operators in terms of network availability, call complete ratio, signal strength, network downtime, and etc. The survey can be viewed in detailed here.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
