ISLAMABAD: AWAL Telecom entered today into an agreement with Mobilink, the largest mobile operator in Pakistan, in which Mobilink rollout plans will take advantage of AWAL Telecom’s diverse network infrastructure.
The multi-year deal is centered on AWAL Telecom’s build-to-suit model, which will allow Mobilink to reduce both operating costs and capital expenditure while providing service to new customers who have yet to be able to experience the benefits of cellular coverage.
This is one of the first of this type of contract to be signed in Pakistan between a tower company and a mobile network operator.
The large, existing coverage of Mobilink’s tower portfolio combined with the ability and know-how of AWAL Telecom to provide Mobilink with additional coverage in the unserved and underserved areas will create a solid platform for future evolution and will enable Mobilink to focus on providing innovative and reliable services.
“We are pleased to conclude the agreement with AWAL Telecom,” said Executive Management of Mobilink. “The partnership will enable us to expand our network in particular in remote/rural areas, helping us achieve our ambition to provide all the Pakistani population with the best network coverage and high-quality services.”**
