ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), has partnered with global telecom player China Mobile International Limited (CMI) at GITEX Global 2024 to share global network resources.
This collaboration aims to enhance connectivity for customers in Pakistan and around the world, according to a recent announcement. The agreement was signed by Waqar Ahmed, Group Director of Enterprise Solutions at PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Alex Lee, Managing Director of China Mobile International Middle East, during GITEX 2024, in the presence of investors, business leaders, and senior executives from both companies.
The partnership combines PTCL’s extensive fiber network, spanning over 65,000 kilometers across Pakistan, with CMI’s global reach, which includes 305 overseas Points of Presence (PoPs). This collaboration is set to deliver robust and scalable connectivity solutions for both businesses and individual consumers.
Sayyed Muhammad Imran Ali, Group VP of B2B Strategy & Product Management at PTCL & Ufone 4G, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “We are excited to join forces with one of the leading operators to enhance the country’s digital landscape. By leveraging the strengths of PTCL and CMI, we aim to provide unmatched access and service quality in Pakistan and beyond, creating new opportunities for growth.”
Alex Lee, Managing Director of China Mobile International Middle East, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with PTCL to benefit our customers globally. By combining our strengths, we can significantly enhance our capabilities and introduce innovative solutions to the market, driving progress in the digital landscape.”
This partnership at GITEX 2024 is expected to accelerate digital growth in the region, setting a precedent for mutual development in the telecom industry. PTCL Group has also established several key partnerships at GITEX 2024 to strengthen Pakistan’s telecom and digital ecosystem.
