Cell phone market in Pakistan is booming!
By Stefan Constantinescu on Monday, November 20th, 2006 at 3:22 PM PST In Telecommunications
Sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA) told Online that there are 12 to 15 thousands mobile
phone shops across the country and generated huge employment
opportunities. They said that about 60,000 people directly and
indirectly are employing in this sector.They said that according to estimates
provided by local resellers of the mobile phone handsets, the number of
handsets imported currently at around 750,000 and 800,000 per month.… They said that four major players dominate
Mobile Phone Handsets market, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) leading with 55 percent, Sony
Ericsson 22 percent, Samsung 17 percent and Motorola (NYSE: MOT) 5 percent.They said that due to the increasing trend
of import of handsets through proper channel, the reduction is observed
in availability of smuggled sets.Source: Pak Tribune
Reduction in smuggled cell phones are always a good thing! Props to Nokia for being the top dog in Pakistan.
Hi Stefan – Nice stats. I dunno but I missed this news sitting in Lahore, Pakistan!
Just for your info, Pakistan Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) related market is booming whether it is services or products given that you launch your product/service properly like Telenor. Back in 2000 we had 0.30 million mobile connections and by last quarter of 2006, we now have 40+ million SIMS sold (not sure what %age is real active users).
BTW, wish u the best of luck with ur Nokia USA HQ visit
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the information, which shows Pakistan’s ability to meet world’s challenges
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can u tell me will iphone 3g will release in pakistan?and wht will be is price