Ufone (یوفون‬) is a mobile network operating in Pakistan. The company began operations in January 2001 as Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) a wholly owned subsidiary of state-owned Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). With PTCL's privatisation in 2006, the company is managed and operated by Etisalat.

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is a state-owned enterprise that operates as the primary telecommunications provider in Pakistan. It was established under the PTCL Act in 1996, following the corporatisation of the former Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation. The Government of Pakistan currently holds a majority stake in PTCL, with 62% of the shares. The remaining 26% of shares are publicly traded on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The UAE based telecommunications corporation, Etisalat, holds a managerial control in PTCL since 2006, owning a 12% stake in the company.

Alias
Pak Telecommunication Mobile Limited
Country
Pakistan
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Ownership
Etisalat by e&
Ufone Pakistan logo

3G Network

The company has provided 2G GSM services over 900 and 1800 MHz, and in May 2014 launched 3G UMTS (HSPA+) services over the B1 (2100 MHz). Unable to secure additional 2100 MHz spectrum Ufone refarmed a 5 MHz block of its 7.6 MHz wide 900 MHz spectrum to launch a B8 (900 MHz) 3G service in December 2016 allowing it to improve coverage, capacity, and service quality for its customers.

Network Frequency Band Status
B1 (2100 MHz)
Active
B8 (900 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

In February 2019 Ufone announced that it had used its existing GSM licences to launch B3 (1800 MHz) 4G LTE using a 5 MHz carrier.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status Known EARFCNs
B3 (1800 MHz)
5
Active
1276
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch