Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest integrated Information Communication Technology (ICT) company, has joined hands with DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, to inaugurate the Pakistan Internet Exchange (PIE) powered by DE-CIX.
PIE powered by DE-CIX is poised to become a pivotal hub for regional connectivity. It enables local networks to benefit from low-latency interconnection and facilitates the localisation of global content.
The inauguration ceremony held on Monday celebrated the launch of the first carrier-neutral IX in Pakistan. Housed within the PTCL data center in Karachi, this groundbreaking exchange is operated by DE-CIX under the DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) model.
It is built upon DE-CIX’s award-winning interconnection infrastructure, offering local peering and remote access to DE-CIX Frankfurt (Germany), one of the world’s largest IXs.
“With a population of over 200 million people and Internet usage growing incredibly fast, Pakistan needs local interconnection, and its Internet connectivity will be strongly enhanced through this partnership. We want to serve the great demand for increasing the speed, quality, and stability of Internet connectivity to guarantee the best experience possible for end users and businesses in the market,” Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX.
Speaking at the inauguration, Federal Interim Minister of IT & Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif highlighted the significance of Pakistan’s digital market, emphasizing its vast potential.
He noted the country’s substantial progress in advancing fiber connectivity, including multiple submarine cables making landfall in Karachi.
Dr Saif underscored the pivotal role of PIE powered by DE-CIX in positioning Pakistan as a regional digital connectivity hub.
He projected substantial annual revenues ranging from $200-400 million through transit traffic, significantly contributing to the national economy.
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HOPE IT WILL NOT BE DISRUPTED BY POLITICAL MOVEMENTS INSIDE PAKISTAN,????
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no credibility till state is in control and paranoid
Pakistan Totally Corrupt Lines Limited
This is very good news make sure they are stable there internet connection in every situation
This is very good news make sure they are stable there internet connection in every situation, more improve internet service
Indian are no one and Pakistani are no ten.
How about that and this and those….?
I know many will catch fire and will be astonished as they do always, but I will explain in the next episode.
PTCL is giant organisation, you can’t grade with the reference of 4 Mbps PTCL internet connection which is relying on Copper network not fiber like today’s ISPs like Nayatel have but in fiber still ptcl is on top with largest no of users.
very bed service and so expensive staff is so rude and not cooperative so bed rules soon i will cut my connection
No service, no confidence.
PTCL should introduce Internet service in Bahria Town Karachi as it will be beneficial for.residents.
Ensure that their internet connection remains stable in all circumstances, as this is excellent news and will further enhance the internet service.
This is excellent news; ensure their internet connection remains stable in all situations.
This is fantastic news! Just remember, having a reliable internet connection is crucial no matter what you’re doing. Let’s keep striving to improve our internet services for a smoother experience all around!
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