History

Telenor Pakistan is 100% owned by the Telenor Group, an international provider of high quality voice, data, content and communication services in 11 markets across Europe and Asia. Telenor Group is among the largest mobile operators in the world with 140 million mobile subscriptions (Q4 2011) and a workforce of approximately 30,000.

Telenor Pakistan is the country's single largest European foreign direct investor, with investments in excess of US$2 billion. It acquired a GSM license in 2004 and began commercial operations on March 15, 2005.

At the end of December 2011 it had a reported subscriber base of 28.11 million, and a market share of 24% making it the country's second largest mobile operator.

Offering mobile financial services

Telenor Pakistan acquired 51% of Tameer Microfinance Bank in November 2008. In 2009 it launched 'easypaisa' to become Pakistan's first telecom operator to partner with a bank to offer mobile financial services across Pakistan.

Contributing to Pakistan's economy

The company continues to contribute to Pakistan's economy. It has created 3,000 direct and 25,000 plus indirect jobs and has a network of over 180,000 retailers, franchises and sales & service centers, thus providing a means to livelihood to thousands.

For 2011 it is estimated that Telenor Pakistan contributed over Rs. 23 billion in various forms of direct and indirect taxes to the economy of Pakistan.

Internet service provider

Telenor Pakistan provides wide EDGE connectivity across the country. It has one of the largest data networks (GPRS) in Pakistan providing Internet services to customers.

Today

Telenor Pakistan has grown to become a leading mobile communications services provider of the country.

Telenor Pakistan's corporate headquarters are in Islamabad, with regional offices in Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad and Peshawar