STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: In order to promote the development of telecom services in the un-served areas across Pakistan, the PTCL has joined hands with Universal Service Fund (USF).
“PTCL is in partnership with USF for projects in basic telephony access, broadband and optical fiber connectivity in underserved/un-served areas of the country and extending optical fiber connectivity to remote areas of Baluchistan to connect them with national optical fiber backbone network,” says a press release issued here last week.
Marking the International World Telecom Day, PTCL resolved to fully bind the great potential of the digital revolution in the service of life-saving relief operations, sustainable development and lasting peace in the rural areas and has taken the major initiatives to upgrade its network connecting the small tiny villages to the national network.
“We at PTCL support the WTISD 2011 theme for an improved, secure and healthier world for ourselves and our future generations,” said President and CEO PTCL Walid Irshaid.
He said that the Company is aware of its responsibilities and understand the importance of providing the benefits of ICT growth to the rural areas of the country.
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