Rising 3G/4G users in Pakistan.

Byline: S. KAMAL HAYDER KAZMI

International experts revealed that in the full swing of globalization process the world is now a global village. The advanced technology and newer innovation to develop the existing technology is the chief to make it happen. The overall economic activities of financial institutions, credit market, stock market etc largely depends on the utilization of the advanced technology of communication.

The continuous day to day economic activities from government to private sectors mainly depends on the availability of information. Developing countries as well as in many emerging economy development of telecommunication is urged and one of the most vital factors to improve the overall economic development and being a part of the global village. The rapid growth, development and contribution of telecommunication technology enhance the urgency of the presence of telecommunication industry in any economy as it is the technologically most advanced and significant tool for sharing information also a base for organizing financially valuable commodity market.

Experts also revealed that telecommunication, as a gift of modern science is mainly dissimilar from any other traditional infrastructure. From international market to local market, corporate communication to personnel communication, it is the prime way to sustain the continuous and instantaneous flow of sharing information. From business perspective of economic activities of modern world, by the communication channel telecommunication not only has significant influences over the economy in terms of GDP per capita but also serves many people through creating job opportunities. It is also recorded that a modern world also the economy without telecommunication cannot be thought for one moment.

In the developing countries like Pakistan, according to the statistics released from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan grew by 1.14 million from 112.75 million by end-April 2022 to 113.89 million by end-May 2022. The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan also grew by 0.25 million to 193 million by end-May 2022 as against to 192.75 million by end-April 2022.

Teledensity for cellular mobile also increased from 87.6 percent by end-April to 87.67 percent by end-May. The Total teledensity grew from 88.74 percent by end-April to 88.81 percent by end-May.

The Monthly Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) penetration grew from 51.24...