tring tring…Hello! by Maham Jabeen

tring tring…Hello!

Feature by Maham Jabeen

Basically, Communication is vital since man’s dawn and we human beings are social animal also. Communication is our basic need either through words, pictures, symbols and electromagnetic waves.

Telecommunication is communication through electromagnetic waves; is an industry which means communication by mean of cell phone, internet or radio... it is among the fastest growing industry in Pakistan. 

Mobile Phone (cellular device) which is not new to us as it is now becoming the central part of our daily routine not only because, it helps us to connect with other people but also with the unbelievable features which are introducing daily its getting more and more importance.

When we take glances of the last decade, once a classy product, the mobile phone, is now practically with-in the reach of every person of the society, and are believed to be a basic communication vital tool.

In 1991, GSM (Global system for mobiles) was introduced in Europe and within four years the Egyptian company, Orascom Telecom in 1994 first time invested in Pakistan’s telecom market with the name of Mobilink.  Ufone was second company, which was established with govt. assistance. 

According to current figures:

Mobilink has 3 crores and 30 lakhs susccriber; Telenor has 2 crores and 90 lakhs subscribers, Ufone with 2 crores and 40 lakhs subscribers, Zong has 1 crores and 70 lakhs and Warid stick up with 1 crores and 50 lakhs customers.  

With the increase in cell phone users the abusive use of technology has been observed. People use their phones for purposes like flirting, fraud and in terrorism activities as well. 98% of the users are using prepaid sim in Pakistan and only 2% using postpaid sim and according to companies (ARPU) average revenue per user was 15 rupees. Rumor was heard that govt. soon going to convert all prepaid sims to postpaid which may raise the prices of calls and messages. 

Mobile number portability known as MNP (Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan) is the service which allows you to retain your old number when changing from old network, this service in South East Asia was first introduced in Pakistan. Warid is the network which suffering from loss due to this service, and Zong through this service gets high advantages.

Everyday new development and improvement in mobile phone models and technologies is now becoming necessary and fashion as well. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is the leading company in the telecommunication sector. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is the government agency which uses to monitor the functions of telecommunication industry. Mobile manufacturer companies are introducing new devices, models and mobile software, hardware with every fresh day. 

Mobile phones use to perform tasks like text messaging, email, MMs, Internet access, short-range wireless communications (infrared, Bluetooth), business applications sometimes offer us company with gaming and photography. 

Strong competition between mobile service providers also led to cheaper call rates, both locally and internationally. Networks like Warid, Ufone, Telenor and Zong are famous networks here. Samsung, LG, Apple, and Rim: Blackberry, Motorola Inc. and Sony Ericson are the well-known mobile phone manufacturer company in the world.  

Different network companies establishing their cell phone towers in populace areas which is dangerous because mobile phone practices electromagnetic radiations, which may cause several serious diseases, which include diseases such as cancer, brain tumors, leukemia, birth defects, miscarriages, stress and other skin diseases. 

However, every technology has its own limitations, exploitation or addiction of anything is dangerous not only for yourself but for others as well. Everything comes with advantages and disadvantages now it’s up-to us that how we are going to deal. 

Though, we can’t neglect the fact that telecom is the only industry which pays 19.5% GST, which is highest and the future of this industry is bright with introduction of 3G (third Generation) technology which is expected to be in Pakistan this year.

 UN-edited

 October 3, 2012  
Practical work carried out under supervision of Sir Sohail Sangi