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  • Jan 27th, 2007
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Country's second largest cellular phone operator, Ufone has further expanded its coverage to 16 more destinations in Northern and Central Punjab and North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

This is part of Ufone's network expansion plans in the current year and to reach every nook and corner of the country. This step is very much a part of the largest ever expansion of its network rollout worth $550 million.

The envisaged plan focuses on the expansion of the network in terms of capacity and coverage in existing and new cities besides providing high-speed wireless data services based on EDGE technology.

It is estimated by the end of June 2007, Ufone will be extensively covering all major cities, towns, villages and highways in the country. The cities include Matta, Thanna, Jand, Pindi Gheb, Dir, Lachi, Bafa, Khala Butt, Macklod Ganj, Chak 463/JB, Dijkot, Makkuana, Awagat, Lalian, Dalowal and Rang Pur.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2007


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