The telecommunications market in Pakistan is one of the most competitive markets in the world. Over a dozen major telecom companies compete on price and services. A single company cannot survive on its own, so today we are going to talk about some of the best mobile networks in Pakistan.
Best Mobile Networks in Pakistan
Here are some best mobile networks in Pakistan.
1. Ufone
Ufone is a mobile network operator in Pakistan. It is the third-largest mobile network operator in the country with over 27 million subscribers as of September 2018. It uses GSM technology and provides 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE services. It is the first company to introduce a 3.5G service in Pakistan.
The company was founded by Pakistani businessman Akhtar Ayub Khan and his son Arsalan Khan on 1 September 1997. In September 2018, Ufone partnered with Google to provide free Wi-Fi in public places across Pakistan including shopping malls and universities. You can also check the user guide on how to check the remaining MBS in Ufone.
2. SCOM
SCOM Pakistan is a telecom company situated in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. SCOM was founded in 2005 by Nasir Ali and was later acquired by the Lebara Group in 2003. The Company offers a variety of products and services including Mobile Network Operator Services, International Calling Services, Mobile Value-Added Services, and Fixed Broadband Access Solutions to its customers across Pakistan. SCOM has around 2 million active registered users with the company on its network, out of which around 1 million are prepaid customers while the rest have postpaid connections. If you cont know your SCOM Number then you can check your SCOM SIM number online.
3. Jazz
Jazz is a cellular network that provides wireless, broadband, and data communications services to its customers all over the country including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and other major cities in the country. Jazz Mobile Network is known as the first private telecom operator in Pakistan. Jazz was established in 1994 under the name of Paktel and then rebranded as Jazz in 2006. It started with a single IT tower which now has over 600 towers throughout Pakistan. They have more than 1,000,000 subscribers out of which 75% are on prepaid packages. Jazz is also regarded as the best mobile network in Pakistan for prepaid users.
4. Zong
Zong Mobile is the leading telecom operator in Pakistan. It offers various mobile data packages and voice plans to people of all income levels. This company was founded in 2006 and started its operations with just 3500 customers. It provides 3G and 4G LTE services. It now has more than 30 million customers and has the fastest-growing mobile network in Pakistan.
Zong used to be known as Mobilink. Today, it offers internet speeds up to 7.2Mbit/s on its home network with a 4G+ network that delivers up to 300Mbit/s (depending on coverage) where it is available. This is why it is often known as the best mobile network in Pakistan when it comes to 4G.
5. Telenor
Telenor Group is a multinational company that provides telecommunications services and products to 20 million people in Pakistan. Telenor Group’s activities in Pakistan began in 1999 with the introduction of cellular services. The company offers voice and data services on both 2G and 3G and 4G/LTE technology platforms. Telenor Pakistan also provides dongles for PC internet access through its subsidiary Warid Telecom.
Telenor has continued its growth by introducing broadband, business and cable TV, internet telephony, and content services for television, and video on demand.