Source ::: Internews
ISLAMABAD: The next generation cellular services, commonly known as 3G, will be launched in Pakistan this year, an official said yesterday. Federal Secretary for Information Technology and Telecom Hafeezur Rehman said the policy for launching these services has already been submitted to the federal cabinet and after its approval within three to four weeks spectrum will be auctioned.
He said despite the global recession and a worrying security situation the government wants the 3G services to be available for the Pakistani cellular customers.
He said the base price for auction of the spectrum will be decided by the cabinet besides the policy decision whether the existing operators only will be allowed to participate or more international companies will be invited. “The; ministry has also submitted its recommendations op these matters; but the final decision rests with the federal cabinet,” he added.
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