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4 mln 3G users apparently surpass other broadband technologies(Balochistan Times (Pakistan) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The number of 3G subscribers has touched around 4 million mark, apparently surpassing all other broadband technologies in the country. There are around 3.7 million broadband users in Pakistan as per official data for all technologies combined including WiMAX, DSL, EvDO, FTTH, Satellite, HFC and others till May this year. Three mobile phone operators have already announced that each of them has crossed 1 million mark of 3G subscribers while Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is yet to formally release the status about 3G and 4G subscribers. According to Mobilink, it has 1 million 3G users on October 22, Telenor has 1.3 million 3G users on October 28 while Zong has also announced that it has 1 million 3G users. Ufone has not said a word so far about its subscribers. Based on operators announcements, there are at least around 4 million 3G users as of today. With these figures, one can ascertain that 3G subscribers have crossed the numbers for all other broadband technologies, that too within just six months of auction of 3G and 4G licenses. Moreover, cellular companies announcing their subscription stats is a new trend. Previously PTA used to announce the stats. A telecom expert on Wednesday said this rapid uptake is a hint that Pakistani subscribers are anxious for data services as number of 3G users is likely to cross 10 million mark within first year of 3G services. |