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Pakistan Telecommunications gets licence to launch IPTV operations
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has been awarded the first IPTV licence in Pakistan, the company said in a statement.
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:00 November 6, 2006
Dubai: Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has been awarded the first IPTV licence in Pakistan, the company said in a statement.
This state-of-the-art technology is being rapidly adopted in developed countries, enabling users to enjoy triple play through one source over an IP network. Television, the internet and telephony can now be offered on a single line.
Built on a digital platform, IPTV will offer superior service quality to customers compared to the traditional cable system. This technology will offer choice to viewers to select from bouquets of selected programmes of their choice through Conditional Access System (CAS).
PTCL has been breaking new ground over the last few months and is looking for further success. Mohammad Bamakhrama, CEO, PTCL said: "We have some exciting plans that we will be announcing soon.
"Having been granted this IPTV licence from among nearly 49 nations in the Asia-Pacific region, we see this as proof of our success and established reputation."
Meanwhile Bamakhrama and UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad Ali Al Shamsi held a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.
Aziz complimented PTCL on their achievements in creating growth and several opportunities in the Pakistan telecom sector.
Aziz said that due to consistent economic growth in Pakistan, the demand for fixed and mobile telephony has increased, leading to the creation of excellent investment opportunities and increased inflow of foreign investment in the telecom sector.
The prime minister said that the privatisation of PTCL would provide an impetus for further improvement and expansion of ties between the UAE and Pakistan in various areas.
During their meeting, Bamakhrama outlined to the prime minister the reforms and new initiatives being undertaken by PTCL to improve services and coverage, and he also briefed him about the company's expansion plans.
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