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Pakistan Cellular Subscribers Reach New High in August

The penetration rate for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) rose from 56.15% to 56.72%

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Pakistan Cellular Subscribers Reach New High in August

Pakistan’s cellular subscriber base continued its upward trajectory in August 2024, reaching a new milestone of 193.098 million. This marks a slight increase from the previous month’s figure of 192.924 million.

The rise in cellular subscribers was accompanied by a growth in 3G and 4G users, which now stand at 137.920 million. This translates to a penetration rate of 56.72% for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS).

While the overall cellular teledensity remained unchanged at 79%, there were notable shifts in the market share of individual operators. Jazz, Zong, Telenor, and Ufone all experienced changes in their 3G and 4G subscriber bases.

Also Read: PTA Focuses on Improving Telecom Infrastructure and Services

In terms of consumer complaints, the PTA received a total of 19,223 complaints from telecom users in August. Of these, a significant majority (19,061) were resolved, demonstrating the PTA’s efforts to address consumer concerns.

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