All Entries in the "PTCL" Category
PTCL EVO 3G Nitro- Unparallel – Unbeatable – Unlimited!
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced EVO 3G Nitro, the best ever EVDO RevB wireless broadband .The Speed of this device is up to 9.3mbps.
Through this initiative, Pakistan has become the first country in the world to provide this service commercially. EVO 3G Nitro has developed three simple steps to High speed On-the-Go connectivity, Just Plug in—Click—Connect with its exceptional speed of 9.3mbps on the downlink and up to 5.4mbps on the uplink based [...]
PTCL: Privatization Deal Unfair, Contrary to Rules
Senator Waqar Ahmed Khan, the Federal Minister for Privatization revealed in the National Assembly that the deal of privatization between Etisalat and PTCL was made in the violation of procedures and rules and was not transparent.
The deal was made in contrary to the procedures and rules and it was not transparent said the minister while replying to a question. Later the subject was referred to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatization for investigation by [...]
PTCL introduces New Evo Packages
PTCL has been constantly updating their EVO wireless packages and in a recent move they’ve come up with volume based wireless broadband packages.
Starting from Rs. 799 per month they may seem pretty attractive but in fact they are quite disappointing. PTCL is offering 1 GB volume for Rs. 799 which is quite low and the worst part is you get charged Rs. 2 per MB if 1 GB limit is exceeded. So, if you use [...]
Is PTCL Really Going to Double Up Broadband Speed Again? I think NO!
There have been a some rumors regarding the PTCL broadband speed would double up again in near future. Some of my friends are working with PTCL and they told me that they have no news about it. “If there is something like this going on, I am not aware of it”, one of my friends told. “PTCL doesn’t have enough capacity to again do it”, Another friend added. Some people are likely to believe this [...]
Finally, They Deployed PTCL WiFi Router
I was having tough time convincing PTCL guys that I really need that WiFi router (Do I really?). Well… I just wanted to give it a try. Anyways after passing 25 days, they finally installed the WiFi router at my place. The representative of PTCL was quite friendly and suggested me that in case of any issue I can call him instead of calling and wasting time on PTCL Help Lines 1218 or 1236.
Upon asking, [...]
PTCL WiFi Router Charges Appear on Bill But They Haven’t Delivered It Yet
PTCL is advertising newly introduced WiFi routers. I also requested for PTCL WiFi router the very next day it was launched. But I am yet to receive it even after 20 days. You can read details here: PTCL WiFi Router Not Deployed Yet!
Today, I receive PTCL Bill with WiFi router charges on it. Before calling PTCL Help Line, I contacted my relevant exchange and asked them regarding the matter. The guy told me that WiFi [...]
Update: PTCL WiFi Router Is Not Yet Deployed
PTCL Broadband recently started providing WiFi Routers for an additional rental of Rs. 200 per month. I also requested for the router as mentioned in my earlier post how PTCL Wifi Router. I applied for it on Jan 29, 2010 but they are yet to deploy the router. I contacted PTCL help center couple of times and they told me that my request was being forwarded and someone from the relevant exchange will contact me [...]
Show Cause Notice Issued to PTCL on Poor Quality of Services
Pakistan Telecom Company Limited (PTCL) was issued a show-cause notice by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on poor services. This step was taken by PTA after a recent Quality of Services survey.
A 30 days dead line has also been issued to file a reply, which would decide what necessary actions PTA could be taking against PTCL. PTA, under the Telecom Act reserves the right to take legal actions.
Under Telecom Act, Objective of “Quality of Service” survey [...]
PTCL Broadband Needs to Train Front Desk Officers
Today, suddenly my Internet stopped working on my network. First I tried my luck and ’struggled’ to fix the issue but nothing seemed to work. I finally decided to call PTCL help center and after painful wait of 30 minutes they picked up the phone and told me some basic things to do. I did as he told me and said if it doesn’t work, I can call again (who wants to waste hours on [...]
PTCL Broadband Ends Up Student Packages Over 1 MB
PTCL offers 30% discount on broadband service to students of selected educational institutions. The offer was previously valid for all broadband packages but just after a day of introducing WiFi router, PTCL puts an end to all packages over 1MBPS. We confirmed this from PTCL help center. Most of the student package users must be angry with this move but lets just try to be realistic. 1MBPS is more than enough for any student activity. [...]
PTCL WiFi Router for DSL Users – Use Broadband Anywhere Within 30 Meters Radius
PTCL now provides Wi-Fi routers to its DSL customers for an additional rental of Rs. 200/- month apart from their monthly regular charges. Wi-Fi router will enable fixed line broadband (DSL) users to surf wireless broadband service within 30 meters radius.
To use wireless broadband, your device whether it is a Laptop, Desktop, PSP, PDA, or cell phone must have Wi-Fi facility. You can secure your connection using password to avoid any misuse. The signals are [...]
PTCL EVO (PCMCIA) Only for Rs.999 Now
The PTCL EVO which offered its EVO USB devices from the Rs.6, 000 onwards, is now offering the PCMCIA cards only for Rs.999. This exclusive discount on price is basically for the price although the monthly packages would remain the same but can be expected to be reduced at least by 20%.
These PCMCIA cards are only compatible with laptops having the PCMCIA slots and not for the others, however, the external PCMCIA cards are also [...]
