Abstract:
Due to consistent and unwavering growth patterns, Pakistan Mobile Industry has achieved
land mark target of 100 million subscribers at the end of July 2010. In order to make this
sector more efficient and effective in utilizing the telecom resources, Pakistan
Telecommunication Authority has implemented the infrastructure sharing Standing Operating
Procedure’s, which will not only make the operators more efficient but would also give them
huge cost saving and reduce environmental hazards in the country.
The much awaited 3G licensing is just around the corner, where all the necessary work has
been completed and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is waiting for a policy by the
Government of Pakistan to initiate the licensing process. In continuation to its efforts
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been arranging seminars on 3rd Generation
Telecommunication Technology for creating awareness about the services and to discuss the
feasible challenges that the industry may face with the introduction of 3G services.
In the current rapid flow and development of technology era, telecommunication technology
from 1G to 3G has been studied and analyzed thoroughly in pace with the advancements in
the world. Impediments have also been highlighted that are delaying deployment of 3rd
Generation Telecommunication Technology in Pakistan. Inadequate revenue generation,
insecure environment and fear of roll out of 4G are the main concerns of the Operators,
political pressures and limited availability of the spectrum are the main concerns of the
Government, whereas low buying power and unavailability of the local content base
applications are the concerns of the Users. Remedial measures and recommendations have
been made (For Government of Pakistan and the Operators) for early deployment of 3G
Technology.
