The revenue of telecom operators
in Pakistan swelled to an all-time high of Rs363 billion in 2011, registering a
boost of 5.4% compared to the previous year, according to a report published by
the Pakistan Telecom Authority.
During the fiscal year 2011,
cellular revenues went up by 11% to reach Rs262,761 million in comparison to
Rs236,047 million in 2010.
The telecom sector also made its
highest ever contribution to the national exchequer in 2011, as approximately
Rs117 billion were deposited by telecom companies and the PTA with a growth of
7%.
The cellular mobile sector also
proved to be the lead contributor as the telecom sector invested a total of
$495.8 million in the fiscal year.
Telecom sector made its highest
ever contribution to the national exchequer in the FY 2011 as around Rs. 117
billion were placed by the telecom companies and PTA compared to Rs. 109.1
billion that were deposited in the kitty last year, showing 7% growth during FY
2011.
Telecom Investment
During FY 2011, telecom sector
invested US$ 495.8 million with cellular mobile sector being the leading
contributor. In addition, USF invested Rs. 3.5 billion in un-served and
underserved areas.
In FY 2011, telecom sector
attracted over US$ 79 million FDI in the country which is about 5% of the total
FDI which came to Pakistan.
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