Islamabad: In a significant development at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, UAE, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan’s leading telecommunication and ICT services provider, has partnered with China Mobile International Limited (CMI) to enhance national and international connectivity. This strategic alliance aims to share global network resources, thereby boosting the connectivity offerings for customers both in Pakistan and worldwide.
According to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, the agreement was signed by Waqar Ahmed, Group Director Enterprise Solutions at PTCL and Ufone 4G, and Alex Lee, Managing Director of China Mobile International Middle East. The signing event was attended by a host of investors, innovators, and business leaders, highlighting the importance of this partnership in the telecom and ICT sectors.
This historic collaboration leverages PTCL’s extensive fiber network, which spans over 65,000 kilometers across Pakistan, along with CMI’s global reach that includes 305 overseas Points of Presence (PoPs). The synergy between the two networks is set to deliver enhanced and scalable connectivity solutions, benefiting businesses and individual consumers alike by providing robust, seamless service quality.
Sayyed Muhammad Imran Ali, Group VP B2B Strategy and Product Management at PTCL and Ufone 4G, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting, “We are glad to partner with one of the leading operators to further strengthen the country’s footprint in the digital landscape. By leveraging the combined strengths of PTCL and CMI, we will provide businesses and consumers with unmatched access and service quality in Pakistan and beyond to open avenues for unrestrained enablement and opportunity.”
Alex Lee of China Mobile International Middle East mirrored these sentiments, stating, “We are thrilled to embark on this collaboration with PTCL to benefit our individual and enterprise customers globally. By combining our strengths, we believe we can significantly enhance our capabilities on both sides. Together, we aim to introduce innovative solutions to the market, driving forward the digital landscape and providing greater value to our customers.”
The partnership formed at GITEX 2024 is expected to catalyze digital growth in the region by setting a precedent for mutual progress and development in the telecom and digital industries. PTCL Group has also established several significant partnerships and collaborations at GITEX 2024, aiming to strengthen Pakistan’s telecom and digital ecosystem further.