The next generation of mobile internet services is going to change a great deal for everyone.
But its greatest impact will be on cell phone sales in Pakistan. According to experts, once 3G services start in Pakistan, cell phone penetration will increase in the country.
Ejaz Hussain, Director of United Mobile, revealed that cell phones account for 25% of the country's monthly imports, and this figure is going to rise.
Only 15% of Pakistan's monthly cell phone imports are smartphones. It is estimated that this number will rise by 50% within just a year once 3G services start in the country.
According to Hussain, the launch of 3G technology will boost the smartphone market in Pakistan. Since this market is still untapped, every player is going to benefit from the new technology.
The smartphone market accounts for just 15% of the country's cell phone industry; however, its growth is on the rise. A few operators are already set to launch these services after the auction of 3G licences next month.
Cell phone imports for February 2014 were 20% higher than imports in the same month in 2013.