Microsoft move to 'threaten net'
ISLAMABAD: Any deal between Yahoo and Microsoft could be "bad for the Internet", according to the head of Google. Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said that Google was "concerned" about a deal, and said it could have implications for the "openness" of the Internet, BBC reported.
Last month Microsoft proposed a buyout of Yahoo for 44.6 billion dollars, a deal that was rejected by Yahoo's board.

Ufone launches roaming in Lebanon
KARACHI: Ufone has added 'MTC LEBANON' to its GPRS roaming partner network to facilitate its corporate customers. The addition has amplified its number of RP (roaming partner) to 105 operators in 76 destinations.

Wateen, Warid Telecom evolving as major players
KARACHI: Wateen Telecom and Warid Telecom under the Warid Telecom International (WTI) umbrella are quickly evolving as major players in the emerging markets of South Asia, Africa and now Eastern Europe.

Over $1.1 billion invested in telecom infrastructure expansion
ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators have invested over $1.1 billion during the first two quarters of 2007-08 to expand their infrastructure, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Tuesday.

PTA receives 3,886 complaints
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) has received 3,886 complaints against telecom services providers, including PTCL, Mobile, WLL and value added services in the last three months of the year 2007. PTA has devised a mechanism to receive consumer complaints for various telecom services and their resolution on priority.

Nokia unveils handsets with distinguished features
KARACHI: Nokia, the world leader in mobility, recently unveiled the Nokia 2600 Classic and the Nokia 1209, two mobile handsets offering a range of useful features, a variety of colors and interchangeable covers for consumers in Pakistan, during an exciting launch event held in Karachi today.

Mobile companies earn 90 percent revenue through voice calls
KARACHI: According to an estimate, about 90 percent revenue, the mobile phone services providers earn through voice calls while over 10 percent income through value-added and short messaging services (SMS) in Pakistan.

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