Category Archives: Old Ramblings

PTCL Internet / DSL / IPTV and the recent package!

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Asim Imtiaz

PTCL since after its privatisation has gained a lot of momentum and has launched quite exciting services. PTCL launched its DSL operations sometime back and has recently reduced their rates quite dramatically. It has created a buzz and people are … Continue reading →

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ANDROID: Open-source Mobile Phone Platform by Google

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Asim Imtiaz

Android is a mobile phone platform based on the Linux operating system. The industry giant Google is backing the development of Android in collaboration with the Open Handset Alliance (a consortium of 34 tech-firms including Google, HTC, Intel, Motorola, Qualcomm, … Continue reading →

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LINK dot NET (dot PK ..!!)

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Asim Imtiaz

LINK dot NET has recently launched its operations in Pakistan. Link dot net (dot pk) is an Orascom Telecom company, the company behind Mobilink GSM. From the looks of it, it seems like they are providing DSL and Dial Up … Continue reading →

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Going online with Wateen WiMAX

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Asim Imtiaz

Wateen has recently launched its WiMAX services for Home Users in Karachi. I had been looking forward for WiMAX operations to start in Karachi for a long time now. After the launch, I decided to check them out. Wateen offers … Continue reading →

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