Warid - Pakistan

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Warid (Pakistan) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Warid (Pakistan). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.waridtel.com/

Warid Pakistan is a telecommunications company that was part of Warid Telecom International, an Emirati company active in several countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Georgia, Congo, and Uganda. Here are some key points about Warid Pakistan:

  1. Launch and Ownership:

    • Warid Pakistan was launched in May 2005 after acquiring a mobile license for US$291 million. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Group.

  2. Network Technology:

    • Warid Pakistan operates on multiple frequency bands:
      • 900 MHz (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
      • 1800 MHz (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
      • 2100 MHz (UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+)
      • 1800 MHz (LTE).

  3. Services and Coverage:

    • Warid offers a range of services including prepaid and postpaid plans, international roaming, and value-added services. It provides coverage across over 7,000 locations in Pakistan.

  4. Market Position and Mergers:

    • In 2015, Warid Pakistan merged with Mobilink to form Jazz, a leading telecommunications company in Pakistan.
    • Prior to the merger, Warid had a significant presence in the Pakistani market, known for its competitive pricing and wide network coverage.

  5. Financial Transactions:

    • In 2007, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) acquired a 30% stake in Warid Telecom for US$758 million. This stake was later sold back to the Abu Dhabi Group in 2013 for US$150 million.

Warid Pakistan played a significant role in the Pakistani telecommunications market before its merger with Mobilink to form Jazz.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Warid Pakistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Warid Pakistan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range and is used for services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications. The specific frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are:

  • Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

This band offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. Warid Pakistan's deployment of this band supports the efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Warid Pakistan uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed in December 2002.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Warid Pakistan uses LTE band B3 (1800 MHz +). This band is used for LTE services.

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