Posted on 09 February 2012 by Tea Server
PTCL updated its policy, according to updated policy, DSL customers will have to pay “Extra” 5000 Rs, if they exceed 300 GB. PTCL sets this limit of 300 GB for 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 6Mb and 8MB. According to PTCL, PTCL Notified its customers through E-mail and by calling them. 10Mb, 20MB and 50MB DSL packages [...]
Posted on 01 February 2012 by Tea Server
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) is leading all operators in the country by providing to consumers the highest quality Broadband Internet service, according to the second nationwide Quality of Service (QoS) 2011 survey conducted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Released last week, the PTA survey places PTCL in category A (more than 95%) at Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Quetta, and in category B (more than 80%) at Karachi for the 1Mbps wire-line broadband service.
The survey was carried out in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi/Islamabad and Muzaffarabad for categories of 512Kbps and 1Mbps in both wire-line and wireless broadband services offered by different operators.
The survey measures operators’ overall performance based on PTA’s key performance indicators (KPIs), including service availability, download and upload bandwidth speed, round-trip time, and service retain-ability.
“Pakistan is the world’s 4th fastest growing broadband market, and PTCL is the country’s single largest broadband service provider with 95% market share,” said Senior Executive Vice President, Naveed Saeed. “In line with the Government’s vision for Broadband growth in Pakistan, we are leading the country’s broadband revolution from the front by making this technology affordable through lowered entry barriers; by geographically bringing the service within the reach of a common user across the country; and by continuous improvements in customer care.”
The PTA terms Broadband as “a significant economic stimulus for any country”, and PTCL DSL is spearheading its exponential growth in Pakistan with a footprint in over 1,100 cities and towns. PTCL is the world’s first operator to introduce “UltraNet” using VDSL2 bonding technology with speeds up to 50mbps on a copper network; and it has deployed the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology.
Last year, PTCL again became the world’s first operator to commercially launch 3G EVDO Rev B service. In the form of EVO NITRO, it gives consumers the market’s maximum speed of 9.3MBPs. PTCL has Pakistan’s largest and fastest growing 3G EVDO wireless broadband network, with connectivity and roaming in nearly 200 cities.
“PTCL is one of the most progressive data connectivity providers of the world and Broadband is now a driver for Pakistan’s national GDP,” said Mr. Saeed. “We have a responsibility to develop Pakistan’s technology and data network for establishing the echo system conducive for our country’s economic growth and social uplift, and PTCL is fully primed to facilitate that.”
The first to bring to Pakistan EVO dongles with Internet connectivity, PTCL has followed by launching its innovative 3G EVO Wi-Fi Cloud to connect multiple Wi-Fi devices simultaneously and the first ever PTCL 3G Android EVO Tab with built-in wireless broadband offering Internet connectivity on the go.
This month, PTCL launched Pakistan’s first 3G enabled Android Smartphone, IVIO Icon Pro that offers dual support for both EVDO and GSM/CDMA network.
Via: PTCL Media Center
Posted on 25 January 2012 by Tea Server
The widespread adoption of IP protocol has transformed the way businesses communicate, both internally and externally. But the poor service delivered by the increasing number of ‘fly by night’ VoIP service providers is tarnishing the reputation of the industry.
As well as this, there are several arguments to suggest that VoIP is a potentially dangerous security environment, and that many users do not fully understand the risks involved with Internet telephony.
There is no denying that the Internet isn’t without its security holes. However, to assume that VoIP is altogether unsafe is extremely short-sighted.
Part of dispelling the doubts around VoIP comes down to simple education. Firstly, it’s worth remembering that VoIP does not mean ‘Voice over the Internet‘, it means ‘Voice over Internet Protocol‘ – it’s a technology that can be delivered insecurely over the Internet, or securely over a private Cloud. So to avoid potential security issues, start by avoiding any VoIP provider who only uses the Internet.
What is “Voice” ?
When providers talk about providing a “voice” service, they’re talking about much more than just a protocol like VoIP. A voice service is a business-critical system that delivers a service by embracing a range of technologies, including digital and analogue as well as IP. It is a service that affects every employee in any given organisation.
Because voice services embrace a variety of technologies, any security concerns should be considered across all areas of the service. With VoIP, there is a danger that if viewed solely from a network perspective, other important areas may be overlooked.
Although the network may be secure, there are other elements of the voice service to consider, such as resilience, change management, call fraud and availability, etc. While a secure network is essential, ignoring other components of the service could result in unwanted downtime, or even worse, security holes.
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It is very important that these concerns are taken seriously, as a secure network alone will not protect an organisation from poor systems monitoring or change management. Often human error is to blame for these issues, with a recent survey suggesting that 80 percent of all unplanned downtime is self-inflicted.
To help avoid network issues, it pays to work with an experienced business IP telephony service provider to manage your Voice system. To help inform your decision, ask them the following;
Choosing a reliable and trustworthy service provider is a critical decision for any business. Make sure that your provider offers everything you need to ensure security and continuity at all times.
Author is from InTechnology is a UK pioneer in hosted VoIP services for businesses, offering a wide range of secure, integrated and cost-effective managed Cloud solutions. To find out more about hosted business VoIP visitwww.intechnology.co.uk.
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Posted on 19 January 2012 by Tea Server
Gul Hammad Farooqi Chitral, January 18: Continuous breakdown of PTCL service vis a vis DSL and media has entered the ninth day at a stretch with no eyebrows raised by the department. Complaints to the effect have fallen on deaf ears and even approaching the GMs and Directors of PTCL has had no effect. PTCL [...]
Posted on 10 January 2012 by Tea Server
The phrase satellite Internet often conjures images of secret messages being sent and received from within remote military bunkers, an expensive and unobtainable technology used only by the armed forces.
In truth, whilst the military does indeed make use of it, satellite Internet is far from difficult to obtain and is useful for a lot more than military operations, and as such it’s use is becoming much more common place in journalism.
There are many reasons for this, satellite Internet is fast, on par with the average high speed broadband, reliable (satellites have a tendency to remain in the sky) and it’s costs are comparable to that of a regular Internet connection through an I.S.P.
Yet the most alluring concept is that of true portability, without any downsides found in other methods of attaining a portable Internet connection such as a 3G dongle. There is no hunting for a signal and then crawling along at slow speeds when all that can be found is a sliver of 3G reception, you just set up and go. The connection comes from the sky instead of underground cables and so there is no need for a supporting infrastructure.
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Now what does this have to do with journalism you ask? Well, consider the ongoing unrest in Libya and Egypt. Think about all of those videos and reports that have appeared on the Internet despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacle of the country having been cut from the Internet. How did they get there? Were they recorded and then smuggled across the border? Snuck out through a series of underground tunnels? No. The answer is, for the most part, satellite Internet. Satellite Internet allows coverage of events to be seen across the world as they occur and, short of bringing down the satellite itself, there is no way to stop it.
Now that is all very well for large, established stories and events where crews of reporters and journalists can arrive on scene with relative ease, but it is when a story is just breaking or is otherwise inaccessible to traditional methods of journalism that we see how satellite Internet has helped in the field of social journalism.
A few years ago social journalism was all but unheard of, then the advent of sites such as twitter helped it to gain some momentum, but it wasn’t until satellite internet connections became readily available that social journalism really came into it’s own.
Now citizens themselves can report on events, even if there is a lack of traditional internet coverage and in a rising number of cases these ‘citizen journalists’ can be the only source of information during the initial hours of an event. Satellite Internet connections help to provide an insight into events that would otherwise never be told.
Satellite Internet is the next step for both journalism and it’s citizen based counterpart, allowing events to be reported as and when they happen, wherever they occur.
Dave Sanchez runs Satellite ISP comparison site Tooway Compare. He is already aware that Satellite Internet is in many ways superior to it’s cable counterpart and is accessible from anywhere in the world. Not only does he want you to know this, but he wants you to get the best deal if you choose a Satellite connection too!
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Posted on 08 January 2012 by Tea Server
Once you have a web connection in your home or business, you will be hard pressed to imagine life before broadband was available to you on tap 24 hours a day. However, sometimes the process of actually getting hooked up can be a nightmare, whether you choose to use major service providers like ATT internet and Comcast or more local companies in order to access the internet.
A part of the reason for the current woes with internet technology is that the delivery system and the mechanisms behind the overlying infrastructures have become considerably more complex in recent years. Prior to the dawn of the broadband era, it was possible to get online with a dial-up connection as long as you had a copper landline running all the way to your property. Speeds were painfully slow by modern standards and you could not chat on the phone while online, but with a dial-up modem you could reliably get on the internet regardless of your location.
Things have changed a lot since broadband came along. Now you have to choose between DSL, cable, satellite, mobile broadband and many other services. In addition, the number of different companies you will have to deal with to get online can be significant enough to complicate matters further. ATT internet may own the landline network, but other companies can sublet the cabling and provide you with a competitive service. However, this means that interaction with customers can become tedious, as no one organisation feels as if it is directly responsible for any faults or errors. The end user suffers as a result.
The sheer amount of choice and competition can be a problem in itself, because users may be very confused as to which type of internet technology is right for them. Should you pick a cable package which includes internet, pay TV and a landline phone tariff for a single monthly price, or should you opt for mobile broadband and cut the cords altogether but have to deal with data allowances and dropped connections? While few people would want to take a step backwards and return to the slow but reliable days of dial-up, it is easy to see how frustrations can build if there is not enough information available and little help offered by the companies who should provide it.
There are in fact some great ways to get in touch with broadband providers and telecoms companies that go outside the traditional routes of a phone call, letter or email. Social-networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook have made major companies easier to engage with in a public forum. For example, many people who have a problem with their broadband service now tweet about their experiences and copy in the account controlled by their provider. This means that other followers and users can see the issue and observe how companies respond. This has caused many more providers to become more hands-on with issues that might otherwise have remained unresolved. It also allows them to market themselves as willing to get in touch with users quickly and efficiently.
The internet infrastructure may seem overbearing to the uninitiated and there are some situations in which problems can arise and you can feel like you have been left out in the cold. However, most will see that the benefits of the experience outweigh the possible woes involved in getting online.
About Author: Amelia Hill is an expert in internet and has an in depth knowledge about the latest features and updates in this field. She provides informative article to her readers about ATT Internet.
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Posted on 30 December 2011 by Tea Server
Voice over internet protocol or VoIP is the cheapest method for calling to any destination globally. For those people, who want to make a call to Pakistan to their friends and families, a reliable VoIP provider is a great blessing. Almost every big name, including Vonage, Axvoice, Ooma and Skype, has network coverage to Pakistan. So, only activation or sign up of a particular package is needed by the person willing to make cheap or almost FREE calls to Pakistan.
Go to any research firm or just Google the desired key word, and you will get the detailed comparative analysis of the calling rates and plans of cellular, landline and VoIP operators in United States. On average, a person, who has signed up for unlimited call plan of a landline, or cellular, pays around $ 3 per day. While per day cost of availing VoIP is below 27 cents. So, you can estimate, analyze and conduct cost benefit analysis and that favors VoIP for sure. This is fundamentally, the biggest driver behind the unimaginable popularity of Vonage, Axvoice and Skype services.
If you look at the charges of leading VoIP companies to Pakistan, and compare them with that of landline and cellular services, you will be amazed to know the difference. If you call Pakistan using AT&T, you will be charged $0.36 per minute, while Vonage has varying rates, starting from 9¢ to 24¢. While Axvoice has competitive edge, as it offers the cheapest rates like 1.5¢ to 1.9¢ for landline, while on cellular networks the charges are around 4.5¢. While the industry leader; Skype, charges from 7.5¢ to 14.5¢ per minute, for the calls to landline networks in Pakistan.
VoIP applications and communication system works with your internet connections, DSL/cable, whichever you possess. While, if you do not have internet connection, some operators like Comcast offer internet connection along with VoIP services. The rest of the services like Vonage, Axvoice can be operated on your existing internet connection. While comparing the listed rates and charges, keep in mind that these are as per the packages subscribed.
Like, if you have activated Pakistan package, your Skype call to Pakistan will cost you 7.5¢ per minute, while the rest of the calls will cost you at 14.5¢ per minute. Irrespective of doing a given operator’s analysis, it is certain that every VoIP call will cost you lesser than that of regular landline and cellular network. Moreover, unlike calling cards, here you do not need to call on a particular number before calling to your desired destination; instead, you directly dial the country code and calling number, and enjoy your conversation.
Another advantage of VoIP services is portability. You can use it on your Smartphone devices as well. For this, you just need to install VoIP apps on your BlackBerry, Android or IPhone and activate VoIP on it. The signed up package and subscription will work here as well, as you just need to log in and start making VoIP calls to Pakistan at highly cheap rates comparatively.
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Posted on 29 December 2011 by Tea Server
Information technology and IT enabled business management have reshaped the dynamics of our lives, and made 21st century a technology driven regime. Online shopping is one such premium example of information technology driven business process, where you buy, sell and transact on the internet/electronic platforms. The popularity of the web based shopping can be estimated from the fact that, 80% of the US population aged in between 32-44 buy products on the web, while the ratio in the people aged in between 44-64 and 18-32 is 71 % and 72% respectively.
A question arises, ‘why do people prefer online shopping?’ or ‘why online shopping is better than the conventional method?’ the answer is simply, ‘convenience’. The listed points will further elaborate it.
Customers can enjoy shopping 24 hours a day, as there is no opening and ending time for the online retailers.
Online retailers offer variety of choices for the customers, which enable them to compare the products and buy the most suitable one.
Due to the multiple tab options in your web browsers, you can open more than one retailer’s window. This makes it easy for you to look, find and compare various products, ranges, varieties and prices. In simple words, your decision making is very easy on the web.
Online shopping is better because it saves lots of your costs. You do not have to travel, withdraw cash from the bank, search for the products here and there, and waste time in the market, and hence it saves your. Moreover, due to lower cost of doing business, web retailers offer products at lower price as compared to the physical market.
Another good thing about web based shopping is the concept of ‘coupons’. You can buy out the discount coupons of the given retailers and avail discounted prices at the products you aspire to buy.
Many of the web retailers also offer free shipment and home delivery, and multiple convenient payment methods.
In short, you can find out a great variety of conveniences on the web, which is invisible in the conventional shopping.
A very important concept in the electronic business is e-services. This means that just like the conventional methods, you can avail and transact services on the web. Online banking, e-tickets booking, web based consultancies, electronic bill payments and buying the service deals are also part of e-service concept. Whether you require telephone line, cable/DSL internet connection, medical advice, VoIP telephone services, or educational consultancies, you can browse through the web and sign up for them.
Again, the fundamental driver that makes your electronic exchange of goods and services better is ‘convenience’. You can enjoy access to your bank accounts, activate your preferred telephone or VoIP services (Skype, Axvoice) and enjoy medical and professional advices on the web. In short, due to the increasing population of internet platforms and websites, the popularity has gone to unprecedented heights. Unlike real world, electronic one has neither borders, nor boundaries to prohibit you from having access to the available products and services.
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