Mobilink’s Voice and Data Network Largest in Pakistan

Islamabad: October 23, 2008 - Mobilink, the country’s market leader in cellular communication with more than 31 million customers and part of the Orascom Telecom Group, today crossed the landmark figure of covering more than 10,000 locations throughout the country expanding its footprint to the highest number of locations for voice and data covered by any operator in Pakistan.

Zouhair A. Khaliq, President & CEO, Mobilink while breaking the news at a recent company gathering said, “It is a momentous achievement both for the benefit and convenience of our revered customers who have reposed absolute confidence in our services, as well as for the exceptional efforts of our technical and network teams who have toiled relentlessly to deliver this challenging task. Today, we have more than 10,000 reasons to rejoice.”

Commenting on the milestone, Bilal Munir Sheikh, Vice President Marketing, Mobilink shared, “Today we offer our consumers coverage in over 10,000 destinations. With the largest data network in addition to widest coverage in unmatched by any other operator, Mobilink maintains its status quo as the country’s most dependable cellular services company.”

The company continues to sustain its leadership position in the market due to its focus on superior quality services and the reliability of its network. Mobilink has invested in excess of US$2.5 billion in its continuing network expansion program which includes state-of-the-art technology deployed via its own nationwide optic-fiber spread and a robust infrastructure of sales and customer services.