Zong has announced the launch of its 4G network and the event is ongoing today, September 27th, Saturday at PC Hotel Karachi.
With this event, Zong has successfully become the first telecommunication network to provide 4G LTE technology in Pakistan, the initial service will span in 5 major cities with Lahore as the prime base.
Zong stated that the technical team and commercial team are fully prepared to launch this service in 7 major cities of Pakistan during the first phase. The roll out of Zong 4G LTE will help consumers take advantage of lightning fast mobile internet speed that is multiple times faster than the available 3G networks.
Zong customers who wish to be amongst the first ones to enjoy 4G network speed will have to get their 4G enabled sims from Zong’s customer care centers.
According to details we have got, Zong will be offering below five 4G packages:
- Monthly Premium 2GB: Rs. 350 per month
- Monthly Premium 4GB: Rs. 650 per month
- Monthly Premium 10GB: Rs. 1500 per month
- Monthly Premium 20GB: Rs. 2500 per month
- Monthly Premium 30GB: Rs. 3500 per month
The event, well attended by bloggers and Zong’s officials was presided by Dr. Fan Yunjun, CEO of China Mobile Pakistan, Dr. Zhao Peng, Chief Commercial Officer of CMPak, Mr. Sajid Mehmood, Mr. Niaz A Malik, Executive Director, Strategy, Sales and ESS Zong,
Previously, Zong planned on launching its 4G network next year in May 2015; however, since competition is tough, Zong has re-scheduled its launch date.
The early launch has given Zong the much needed competitive edge against Warid Telecom, the only other 4G network in Pakistan.
Industry officials have confirmed the news that PTA asked Zong to launch its 4G network before Warid, because Pakistan Telecommunication Authority sought to give the Zong a competitive control by becoming the first 4G operator in the country.
