Pakistan: As many as four cell phone operators (CMOs) submitted their bids to purchase 3G and 4G licences. The qualification process for the CMOs will take place on April 17, and the auction of the licences is set for April 23.
In Pakistan, cell phone companies are desperate to launch 3G and 4G technologies in the country in order to provide high-speed internet to their users. Slow browsing speed is the biggest issue for mobile phone users in the country. So, in Pakistan, all the companies except Warid are finally going to roll out 3G services to enable people to enjoy high-speed internet.
Officials at the PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) told Daily Times that the CMOs, such as Mobilink, Ufone, Telenor and Zong, have placed bids for 3G and 4G licences, but Warid did not. Monday 4pm is the deadline for placing bids in the licence auctions.
They said that the CMOs demanded much more spectrum than the amount set by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
The PTA officials and the Ministry of Telecommunication believe the government is likely to make $1.3 billion from the auction.