3G Technology to finally launch in Pakistan

Pakistan plans to auction licenses by March to run third- and fourth-generation mobile-phone networks, with both existing and new operators eligible to bid, the country’s telecommunications regulator chief said. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has hired Value Partners Management Consulting to advise on the sale, including the base price and number of licenses to be auctioned for a 15-year term In a meeting of the Spectrum Auction Advisory Supervisory Committee Thursday 30 jan reviewed the process of “Spectrum Auction” for next generation mobile network and expressed satisfaction over the progress on this count.It has been decided that Road shows would also be conducted next month ahead of auction for 3G spectrum license in March this year.Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the Spectrum Auction Advisory Supervisory Committee held here.The meeting was told that “Information Memorandum” would also be issued next month