Zong - Pakistan

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

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Carrier website: https://www.zong.com.pk/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Zong Pakistan is a mobile network operator based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is owned by China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) and operates under the brand name Zong 4G. Zong was established in 2008 and is the first international project by China Mobile. It provides a wide range of services including mobile voice and data services, mobile banking, and BlackBerry solutions.

Key points about Zong Pakistan include:

  • Ownership: Zong is a 100% subsidiary of China Mobile.
  • Market Position: It is Pakistan's second-largest GSM mobile service provider and third-largest mobile service provider in terms of subscriber base, with over 40 million subscribers.
  • Network Coverage: Zong has over 14,000 4G-enabled sites across the country, covering a significant portion of Pakistan.
  • Technologies: Zong uses GSM, UMTS/HSPA+, LTE, and has successfully tested 5G technology.
  • Customer Convenience: Zong offers various top-up options, including scratch cards, online recharges, and mobile wallet services for convenient credit and data refills.
  • Awards and Recognition: Zong has consistently been recognized for its high-quality services, winning several awards, including the fastest mobile experience in Pakistan and top awards in Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience, Video Experience, Games Experience, Availability, and 4G Coverage Experience.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Zong Pakistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is deployed for mobile communications in Pakistan.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Zong Pakistan uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band was first assigned for commercial usage in the year 2001.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Zong Pakistan uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is deployed for both UMTS and LTE services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Zong Pakistan uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE network. This band supports both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. Zong has deployed 15 MHz of this band for LTE-A (LTE Advanced) services.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Zong Pakistan uses LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz) for its LTE services. This band is deployed for both uplink and downlink operations, supporting channel bandwidths of 5 MHz and 10 MHz.

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