ISLAMABAD: Ufone, part of the merged PTCL-Telenor entity, has secured a landmark enterprise contract for Pakistan’s National Polio Immunization Program, in collaboration with the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and UNICEF, according to an internal company announcement.
The project is being described by the company as the largest GSM enterprise acquisition in Pakistan’s telecommunications sector, involving up to 360,000 postpaid GSM/IUC connections. The total value of the project is estimated at approximately PKR 2.3 billion over a two-year period, with an expected monthly recurring revenue (MRC) of around PKR 90 million upon full deployment.
The National Polio Immunization Program is one of Pakistan’s largest donor-backed and manpower-intensive initiatives, operating nationwide. Under the agreement, Ufone will provide GSM connectivity, tracking services, BSMS, MAD solutions, tablets and handsets, along with whitelisting of selected applications to enable free allocated data for program operations.
According to the announcement, the contracts are currently undergoing legal vetting, while UNICEF is reviewing provincial rollout plans. Service activations are expected to begin during the second half of the third quarter.
The company also stated that the successful acquisition of Telenor Pakistan played a significant role in securing the project, particularly due to its extensive rural network coverage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other underserved areas.
The announcement acknowledged the support of senior management and members of the enterprise sales, product, and planning teams for their contributions to the successful award of the project.
The details have emerged through an internal corporate communication. An official public announcement from Ufone, NEOC, or UNICEF regarding the project was not immediately available.
