Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Saturday joined hands with Universal Service Fund (USF) to promote the development of telecom services in the un-served areas across the country.
PTCL has redefined the established boundaries of the telecommunications market and was shifting the productivity functions to newer heights, said a press release issued here Saturday.
PTCL was 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 Balochistan province to connect them with national optical fiber backbone network. On the International World Telecom Day, PTCL has 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.
Besides this,PTCL has taken the major initiatives to upgrade its network connecting the small tiny villages in the rural areas believing that ICTs are means of providing accessible and affordable information and education, while allowing marginalized groups to play a key role in the economic development. PTCL Broadband aims to deliver these social and economic benefits of ICTs to the rural areas through affordable broadband.
President and CEO PTCL Walid Irshaid on the occasion said that PTCL support the WTISD 2011 theme for an improved, secure and healthier world for ourselves and our future generations.
“Being the industry leader and a socially responsible organization we are aware of our responsibilities and understand the importance of providing the benefits of ICT growth to the rural areas of the country” he stated.
He further said that PTCL was committed to ensure that people everywhere have reasonable access to information and communication technologies.
