Zong Awarded the Long Distance International License

China Mobile Pakistan-Zong, Pakistan’s fastest growing Telecom Network, is proud to announce the attainment of the LDI license after reaching an agreement with Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). Both entities signed the LDI License agreement at an event held to announce this latest development. CMPakwas anxiously waiting to get the LDI license, as the company plans to launch new services for the benefit of its customers.

The LDI license will now allow Zong to provide cost effective and efficient international call and SMS services to its customers as previously it provided these services through collaboration with different local partners.

Expressing his delight on the occasion, Mr. Sikandar Naqi, Adviser to chief, Zong said, “At Zong, we believe in continuous progress and innovation, which in turn means better services and facility for our esteemed customers. This agreement with PTA for the LDA license is just another example of our dedication towards providing better and efficient services to our subscribers. Through such endeavors we show our commitment towards taking the telecom services in Pakistan to the next level.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Fan Yun Jun, chairman and CEO, Zong said, “This journey towards the acquisition of the LDI license was an uphill task which started back in 2007.Congratulations to the Zong team in charge of the license procurement, as their hard work and determination has finally paid off. I would also like to thank the officials at PTA who have made this all possible. The LDI license is another jewel in our crown and it will lead us and our customers towards a new avenue of business and services. I hope our team is all geared for this latest challenge.”

Zong has been taking giant leaps in the competitive market of telecom services by introducing customer centric services for different segments of mobile phone users along with expanding its network at an exponential rate. With the preference of 53% customers in 2012 in the entire industry, Zong remains the telecom operator of choice in Pakistan. With the passage of time, Zong has not only managed to attract a fair share of the market through innovative services but has also invested billions of dollars in Pakistan.