The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced financial results for the half year ending December 31, 2009 posting a net profit of Rs 5.354 billion, registering growth of 13%.
During last year, PTCL has continued its strategy of developing new sources of income on the commercial side. The company remained focused on enhancing broadband penetration and accordingly, PTCL achieved 85% market share by acquiring about 336,000 customers spread over 200 cities in Pakistan.
During the period under review, ‘Evo Wireless’ – the wireless broadband based on 3G technologies with nationwide roaming for the first time in Pakistan – expanded to all the major cities in the country. Under the USF scheme, PTCL is extending voice and data services to the underserved and remote areas of Pakistan using satellite backhaul as well.
President PTCL, Walid Irshaid, commenting on the results said: “We strive hard to ensure the high standards of quality that our valued customers expect from us.” |
