PTCL & China Mobile International partner at GITEX Global 2024 to enhance national, international connectivity
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest telecommunication and integrated ICT services provider, has entered into a significant partnership with China Mobile International Limited (CMI), a leading global telecom and ICT player. The partnership was formalized at GITEX Global 2024 and focuses on global network resources sharing.
Boosting Connectivity for Customers
The collaboration aims to enhance connectivity for both PTCL and CMI’s customers, both locally and internationally. Waqar Ahmed, Group Director of Enterprise Solutions at PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Alex Lee, Managing Director of China Mobile International Middle East, signed the agreement at GITEX 2024 in the presence of investors, innovators, business leaders, and top management from both companies.
Combining Expansive Networks for Seamless Connectivity
This strategic partnership unites the extensive networks of PTCL and CMI, offering seamless, high-quality connectivity solutions to their users. PTCL’s fiber network, which spans over 65,000 kilometers across Pakistan, will be integrated with CMI’s global presence, which includes 305 overseas Points of Presence (PoPs). Together, they will deliver robust and scalable connectivity solutions to businesses and individual consumers alike.
Statements from Key Management
On the significance of this partnership, Sayyed Muhammad Imran Ali, Group VP of B2B Strategy & Product Management at PTCL & Ufone 4G, expressed optimism, stating: “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, opening avenues for unrestrained enablement and opportunity.”
Alex Lee, Managing Director of China Mobile International Middle East, echoed this sentiment, saying: “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.”
Accelerating Digital Growth in the Region
The partnership at GITEX 2024 is expected to accelerate digital growth across the region by setting a precedent for mutual progress in the telecom and ICT industry. PTCL Group has also entered into several other significant collaborations at GITEX 2024, all aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s telecom and digital ecosystem.
