It seems like PTCL is going to double the DSL speeds of broadband customers very soon, most likely with in month or two, at most – same like it did last year. According to news the existing packages will be doubled as

• 1 mbps to 2 mbps
• 2 mbps to 4 mbps
• 4 mbps to 8 mbps

According to PTCL representative and feedback of different users PTCL is testing these double speeds on randomly selected subscribers from different areas of country. These users will be downgraded after the testing period ends to their original speeds and will be upgraded after official announcement, which is most likely to be on 23rd March, but can be delayed as no final date has been announced yet.

The up gradation process may take several months according to the size of network. Though PTCL is using is ADSL2+ which supports up to 24mbps but at same time there are many subscribers on Copper media, which supports up to 4 mbps at most (that too with distortion).

We hope that student package users will also get this upgrade and can enjoy higher speeds at discounted rates as recently PTCL discontinued all student packages above 1mbps.

We will keep you informed on this, you can also share your experience in comments if you got this test up gradation.

No official words on the situation yet.

via ProPakistani

DU, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, in collaboration with Motorola successfully implemented Mobile Wimax operation for Dubai Metro. Here is what the press release said:

With the implementation of Motorola’s WiMAX network, du offers its customers wireless internet access whilst travelling on the metro at speeds of up to 90km/hr using PDAs or laptops via Wi-Fi services. “Offering city-wide internet access on the Dubai Metro is part of ongoing efforts to ensure our customers enjoy the convenience of exceptional connectivity, on-demand, wherever they travel.

We are delighted to partner with industry-leader Motorola on this initiative to provide a first-rate WiMAX network which benefits the thousands of commuters using the Dubai Metro,” said Hatem Bamatraf, Senior Vice President, Network Development, du.

When I came across this news, I was amazed at kind of technology advancement these guys are having in Dubai. Looking back in our own backyard, I was surprised that why we don’t have these facilities for our own people in the first place? Its surprising that we have got huge market for wimax operation, but the operators are busy in mincing money and working out to get return on investment from the DAY ONE.

If Pakistani WiMAX operators offer facilities like these, people will automatically switch over to them. We know that there is some kind of mobility license issue with PTA but that can be rectified if operators want to.

Wimax Operators are only trying to penetrate into population via price wars. They offer lowest possible rates to attract the customers. But they don’t work around to give something new to the customer other than regular internet. We can have this internet facility via PTCL DSL guys. Its pretty straight fact that they can’t compete against PTCL due to the penetration of PTCL and High cost of Wimax operation.

Give people something new and people will come to you.
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Qubee has step into the Pakistani market with its WiMax Broadband Service. WiMax is obviously a revolutionary technology which brings change in Internet experience and users encounter a very different fee Internet. Currently, the Business Class of Karachi can avail Qubee WiMax service but they are planning to come to other cities and also introduce packages for Home users.

Qubee WiMax operator is a good addition in Pakistan market after Wateen Telecom and wi-tribe, yet they have to focus on certain areas. Let me just share my opinion.

The website is not promising and not well designed.
They have provided as less information about them as possible.
No specific Tariff and Package Details can be found on their website.
Maximum package upgrade is 1 MBPS.
Of course, Qubee is new WiMax Operator so, they need some time to establish their roots, and I wish them best of luck!

For more details, please visit: www.qubee.com.pk

Out of Bundle Charges Rs 0.30/MB