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Gilgit-Baltistan gets 3G, 4G internet service
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Published: February 10, 2018
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SCO launches 3G/4G service in G-B. PHOTO: AYESHA MIR/EXPRESS

Residents in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) can now enjoy 3G and 4G internet service provided by Special Communication Organization (SCO), Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.

An SCO spokesperson confirmed the news, saying the internet service will continue on a trial basis and can be accessed free of cost until further notice.

Internet facility in Gilgit

He said the SCO mobile phone SIMs for this purpose are available at the organisation’s franchises in the area.

Radio Pakistan reported that subscribers have been asked not to pay more than Rs200 after acquiring a receipt for purchasing the Sim.

SCO is a public sector telecommunications service provider, established by the government in 1976. It is responsible for developing, operating and maintaining telecom services in G-B as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan to get 3G/4G services by Feb 2018

In October 2017, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority announced plans of introducing fast-paced information technology services – 3G/4G – in AJK and G-B, which it said would materialise by February this year.

Last year, the number of subscribers of 3G/4G in Pakistan rose to 44.4 million, which PTA expects will rise further.

The arrival of 3G and 4G service in such remote areas promises to boost commerce, bring socio-economic prosperity for the entire region and also benefit people living along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor routes in AJK and G-B.

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As people of AJK and G-B are heavily dependent on remittances, the 3G/4G service will provide them easy access to the financial services.

The technology will also boost tourism, local economy as well as create job opportunities for local people. The hospitality industry and tourism value chain will also improve as it will make online marketing more efficient and effective.
As transportation in the area is also difficult, better connectivity through modern communication technology is important for its people.
 
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When I was in Gilgit Baltistan the residents were annoyed that they have no 3G/4G service in their area and to be honest so was I not even bleeding 3G :pissed:
 
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4G was supposed to run here from last year but someone f@cked with the system...
but locals circumvented it by buying Azad kashmir SCOM sims :p:

Yeah I was told the same thing that some guy fucked the system up and then got transferred somewhere else, The people couldn't figure what he had done so they had to almost beg him to come back and sort it out. That is so stupid they should have jailed the prick for sabotage.
 
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Yeah I was told the same thing that some guy fucked the system up and then got transferred somewhere else, The people couldn't figure what he had done so they had to almost beg him to come back and sort it out. That is so stupid they should have jailed the prick for sabotage.

Yeah and now its not even working on some phones dont know why but the 4G services is still crappy even though they have got one of the best tech
Plus their dsl service is even more crappier with speeds running in kbps
 
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Yeah and now its not even working on some phones dont know why but the 4G services is still crappy even though they have got one of the best tech
Plus their dsl service is even more crappier with speeds running in kbps

Thats a technical issue for the network to sort out. still not good enough.
 
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Yeah I was told the same thing that some guy fucked the system up and then got transferred somewhere else, The people couldn't figure what he had done so they had to almost beg him to come back and sort it out. That is so stupid they should have jailed the prick for sabotage.
After he as rectified his mistake, now jail him and put a heavy fine on him. But why are other cellular service providers like Telenor, U-phone, Warid etc not providing the 4G service there?
 
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After he as rectified his mistake, now jail him and put a heavy fine on him. But why are other cellular service providers like Telenor, U-phone, Warid etc not providing the 4G service there?

Zong are there but again no 3G/4G it all comes down to that twat who destroyed the system.
 
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3g and 4g in Pakistan is a lie. So slow and expensive than other countries.
But who cares ? It's a jungle
 
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