Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), on Saturday, joined hands with Universal Service Fund (USF) to promote development of telecom services in un-served areas across the country.
PTCL has redefined the established boundaries of telecommunications market and has shifted productivity functions to newer heights, said a press release issued here on Saturday.
PTCL was in partnership with USF for projects in basic telephony access, broadband and optical fiber connectivity in un-served areas of the country. The company was extending optical fiber connectivity to remote areas of Balochistan 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 digital revolution in the service of life-saving relief operations, sustainable development and lasting peace in rural areas.
Besides this, PTCL has taken major initiatives to upgrade its network connecting small tiny villages in rural areas, believing that ICTs are means of providing accessible and affordable information, while allowing marginalised groups to play a key role in economic development. PTCL Broadband aims to deliver these social and economic benefits of ICTs to rural areas through affordable broadband.
PTCL President and CEO Walid Irshaid, on the occasion, said that PTCL supports the WTISD 2011 theme for an improved, secure and healthier world for 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 rural areas of the country” he stated.
