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{{About|the mobile network operator that existed before the merger|merged network|Jazz (company)}}
#REDIRECT [[Jazz (mobile network operator)]]
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{{Infobox company
| name = Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited
| native_name = {{Nastaliq|Mobilink|موبی لنک}}
| logo = File:Mobilink (logo).png
| defunct = 10 January 2017<ref>{{cite web|url= https://propakistani.pk/2017/01/06/mobilink-warid-merging-one-brand-jazz/|title= Mobilink and Warid are now merged into Jazz brand|work= ProPakistani|date= 6 January 2017}}</ref>
| location_city = [[Islamabad]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobilink.com.pk/about-us|title=About Us|work=Mobilink|access-date=17 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726174932/http://www.mobilink.com.pk/about-us/|archive-date=26 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| location_country = [[Pakistan]]
| area_served = More than 20000 cities, towns, and villages across Pakistan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobilink.com.pk/about-us/coverage/|title=Coverage|work=Mobilink|access-date=17 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710161130/http://www.mobilink.com.pk/about-us/coverage/|archive-date=10 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]
| genre = [[Subsidiary]]
| products = Blackberry, [[Mobile Telephony]], [[WiMAX]], [[VoIP]], [[DSL]], PCO and [[Mobile Banking]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobilink.com.pk|title=Mobilink - Har Dil. Har Din.|work=Mobilink|access-date=17 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715224403/http://www.mobilink.com.pk/|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| revenue = Rs104 billion (2016)
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| num_employees = 2300
| fate = Merged into [[Jazz (mobile network operator)|Jazz]]
| successor = [[Jazz (mobile network operator)|Jazz]]
| parent = [[VEON]]
| homepage = [http://mobilinkgsm.com/ mobilinkgsm.com]
| foundation = 1994 as a joint venture between Saif Group and Motorola Inc.
| former_name = Jazz, Jazba, Indigo, Infinity
}}
'''Mobilink''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|موبی لنک}}}}) was the [[trade name]] of '''Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited''' ('''PMCL'''), a [[mobile operator]] in [[Pakistan]] providing a range of prepaid and postpaid voice and data telecommunication services to both individual and corporate subscribers. In 2017, [[Warid Pakistan]] merged with Mobilink to form [[Jazz (mobile network operator)|Jazz]], under which the company now operates. Mobilink's head office was in [[Islamabad]], and its last president and CEO was Aamir Ibrahim, who became the CEO of Jazz.

The network claims to have been the first [[GSM]]-based mobile operator in South Asia.

== History ==
Formerly known as Mobilink, the company was founded in 1994 as a joint venture between Saif Group and Motorola Inc. In February 2001, Egypt based Orascom Telecom Holding bought Motorola’s shares in Mobilink to become the majority shareholder with 69% control. Then in June 2007, Orascom further purchased the remaining shares under Saif Group’s control to become Mobilink’s 100% owner.

In 2010, Russian operator Vimpelcom (now VEON Ltd.) agreed to acquire most of the telecom assets of Orascom, including Mobilink, in a $6.5 billion deal, creating the world’s fifth-largest mobile network operator by subscriber base.

In November 2015, Vimpelcom announced the 100% acquisition of Pakistan’s Warid Telecom, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Group. Completed in July 2016 after due approvals, the first-ever local telecom company acquisition created a combined subscriber base of 50 million. Following this merger, Mobilink was officially rebranded to Jazz in 2017.

==Radio Frequency Summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Frequencies used on Mobilink's network
!Frequency
!Protocol
!Band
!Class
|-
|900&nbsp;MHz
|[[GSM]]/[[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]]/[[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]]
|
|2G
|-
|1800&nbsp;MHz
|[[GSM]]/[[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]]/[[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]]
|
|2G
|-
|2100&nbsp;MHz
|[[UMTS]]/[[Evolved High Speed Packet Access|HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+]]
|1
|3G
|-
|1800&nbsp;MHz
|[[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE/LTE-A]]
|3
|4G
|}
In April 2014, Mobilink participated in the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) auction held by [[Pakistan Telecommunication Authority|Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)]], Mobilink won the bid for the 2100&nbsp;MHz 3G license. In July 2014, they announced that their 3G network would be the country's largest with over 9000 3G-ready cell sites.

In November 2015, Mobilink announced its merger with [[Warid Pakistan]], the merger was completed in July 2016 and the companies were going to plan for integration and merging into a single brand in the future.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2016/07/01/mobilink-warid-merger-gets-completed/|title=Mobilink Warid Merger Gets Completed|date=2016-07-01|access-date=2016-12-06}}</ref> In November 2016, Mobilink announced that Warid customers would be able to use their 3G network,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2016/12/01/warid-customers-can-now-enjoy-mobilinks-3g-packages/|title=Warid Customers Can Now Enjoy Mobilink's 3G Packages|date=2016-12-01|access-date=2016-12-06}}</ref> and Mobilink customers will be able to use Warid's LTE network.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2016/11/17/mobilink-starts-lte-trials-warid-customers-enjoy-3g-trials/|title=Mobilink Starts LTE Trials, Warid Customers to Enjoy 3G Trials|date=2016-11-17|access-date=2016-12-06}}</ref>

== Subsidiaries, joint ventures, and holdings ==
Mobilink is a communications access provider offering customers access through different channels. The four key platforms Mobilink operates are:
# Mobile Phone Telephony
# Broadband access
# Internet
# Mobile Banking
Mobilink (PMCL) acquired and merged the different external or internal divisions managing each platform and now all operate under the different brands.

=== Jazz X (Haier Co-Branded) Mobile Phones ===
Mobilink along with [[Haier]] Mobile division has launched co-branded handsets including feature phone, smartphones, and tablets.

=== Jazzcash ===
Mobilink has partnered with Waseela Microfinance Bank to mark its entry into the branchless banking segment. With [[Mobicash]], customers have access to the simplest way to conduct their financial transactions, related to paying bills, sending/receiving money within [[Pakistan]], purchasing top-ups for their cell phones (Pre-paid).<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://mobicash.com.pk/mobicash/|title = JazzCash}}</ref>

=== LinkdotNet ===
LINkdotNET (an Orascom Subsidiary) commenced its operation in [[Pakistan]] by acquiring two already existing Internet Service Providers ([[internet service provider|ISPs]]) named as World Online (WOL) Telecom Limited and Dancom Online. LINKdotNET merged the resources of these two companies and by putting in more investment launched its operations officially on 2 February 2008. It was offering its services in more than 130 cities in [[Pakistan]] and in two years this company raised its customer base up to 35,000. LINKdotNET provided services for both home and commercial users and was the second-largest broadband service provider in [[Pakistan]] after [[Pakistan Telecommunication Authority|PTCL]] (Pakistan Telecommunication Limited).

=== Mobilink Infinity (WiMAX Division) ===
Under the brand name of Infinity, Mobilink had started its WiMAX services in major cities of Pakistan. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ebloggy.net/2008/07/22/pakistans-mobilink-infinity-wimax-launches-2.html|title=Mobilink launches WiMAX in Pakistan|date=2018-07-22|access-date=2018-07-28}}</ref>

=== Orascom took over the management ===
Despite having the 66% of Mobilink GSM business share, in April 2001, Orascom ([[Global Telecom Holding|GTH]]) took over management control of the company. As the market leader, Mobilink serves approximately 38.1 million customers and has a 28% market share (as of March 31, 2014).<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gtelecom.com/company-profile|title = Company Profile}}</ref>

=== Orascom's acquisition of Mobilink ===
On March 30, 2000, Mobilink was 66% acquired by Orascom Investment Holding. Orascom has mobile telephony holdings in a number of countries in Africa and the Middle East.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.telecompaper.com/news/mobilink-to-be-26-acquired-by-orascom-telecom--215013|title = MOBILINK TO BE 66% ACQUIRED BY ORASCOM TELECOM}}</ref>

=== All About Mobilink-Jazz And Their Packages Information ===
[http://www.pakpapertime.com Mobilink / Jazz] History: Mobilink / Jazz was a trademark of Pakistan. Mobile Communications Limited (PMCL). a Pakistani mobile phone company that provides. a variety of pre-paid voice and data communication services. To both individuals and corporate subscribers. Its headquarters are in Islamabad, with current President and CEO Aamir Ibrahim. The network claims to be the first GSM-based mobile operator in South Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.pakpapertime.com/2022/01/21/mobilink-jazz/|title = All About Mobilink-Jazz And Their Packages Information|date = 21 January 2022}}</ref>

== Blackberry ==

{{Empty section|date=February 2022}}

== Governance ==

=== President and CEO ===
* 2016: Aamir Ibrahim<ref>{{cite web |title=Aamir Ibrahim replaces Jeffrey Hedberg as CEO amid Mobilink-Warid merger |url=http://www.morenews.pk/2016/07/02/lucky-aamir-ibrahim-becomes-ceo-of-mobilink-warid/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704011717/http://www.morenews.pk/2016/07/02/lucky-aamir-ibrahim-becomes-ceo-of-mobilink-warid/ |archive-date=2016-07-04 |website=www.morenews.pk}} </ref>
* 2014: Jeffrey Hedberg
* 2008: Sifat Ullah Hashir
* 2003: Zouhair Abdul Khaliq
* 1993: Jim Beneda

=== Board of directors ===
List of people in board of directors to whom Mobilink is governed.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Board of Directors - Mobilink - Har Dil. Har Din.|url = http://www.mobilink.com.pk/about-us/board-directors/|access-date = 2015-07-26|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150703123505/http://www.mobilink.com.pk/about-us/board-directors|archive-date = 2015-07-03|url-status = dead}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Position
|-
|David Dobbie
|Board Member
|-
|Hassan Helmy
|Board Member
|-
|Vincenzo Nesci
|Chairman and board member
|-
|Sobayyal Zahoor Ahmed
|Board member
|-
|Mikhail Gerchuk
|Chairman and board member
|-
|Niaz Brohi
|Board Member
|-
|Alex Shalaby
|Board Member
|-
|Emad Shawky Farid
|Independent Member
|-
|Aamir Ibrahim
|CEO & Board Member
|}

== Mobilink Foundation ==
The Mobilink Foundation is a registered non-profit organization, which provides support for the local community not only financially but also through dedicated volunteer hours. Being a philanthropic<ref name="mobilinkfoundation.org">{{Cite web|url = http://www.mobilinkfoundation.org/award.php|title = Awards And Recognition|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141203022505/http://www.mobilinkfoundation.org/award.php|archive-date = 2014-12-03|url-status = dead}}</ref> organization, it is purely based on employee volunteerism. No administrative costs or overheads are incurred age the organization and therefore, every single penny that is donated to Mobilink Foundation goes directly into making a difference on the ground.

=== Torchbearers ===
The Mobilink Foundation Torchbearers clock an average of 4 to 5 dedicated hours per person per month during official working hours. On average the volunteers spent more than 4,500 hours in 2012 in community service initiatives.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.mobilinkfoundation.org/index.php|title = A Few Words About Mobilink Foundation|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141213015231/http://www.mobilinkfoundation.org/index.php|archive-date = 2014-12-13|url-status = dead}}</ref>

== Other Internet Free Services ==
Mobilink also provides free services like access to [[Wikimedia Foundation]]'s [[Wikipedia Zero]].
Free [[Facebook]] is also available with no [[photos]] on Mobilink.

== Merger with Warid ==
Mobilink previously announced its merger with [[Warid Pakistan|Warid Tel]] in November 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotchpotchpost.com/mobilink-and-warid-to-merge-into-single-company/|title=Mobilink and Warid to merge into single company|date=2015-11-26|website=Hotchpotch Post|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-25}}</ref> The case was under review at [[Pakistan Telecommunication Authority|Pakistan telecommunication authority]]. After scrutiny PTA finally approved the merger on 24 May 2016. In January 2017, Mobilink CEO, Aamir Ibrahim, stated that the Warid brand name would be history, and both companies would be re-launched under the 'Jazz' brand name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/business-a-economy/297911-pakistan-telecommunication-authority-approves-mobilink%25E2%2580%2599s-merger-with-warid.html|title=Pakistan Telecommunication Authority approves Mobilink's merger with Warid|website=Business Recorder|access-date=2016-05-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/122438-Mobilink-Warid-merger-approved|title=Mobilink, Warid merger approved|website=www.thenews.com.pk|access-date=2016-05-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waridtel.com/media-center/press-release/archive/381|title=Warid Telecom ::|website=www.waridtel.com|access-date=2017-01-10|archive-date=2016-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811115529/http://www.waridtel.com/media-center/press-release/archive/381|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1272471|title=Mobilink and Warid are now one happy family — but what's in it for customers?|date=2016-07-23|newspaper=DAWN.COM|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2017/01/06/mobilink-warid-merging-one-brand-jazz/|title=Mobilink and Warid are Merging into One Brand: Jazz|date=2017-01-06|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> After the acquisition of Warid now Mobilink joins the 4G service provider in Pakistan.

==See also==
* [[Jazz (mobile network)|Jazz]]
* [[List of mobile phone companies in Pakistan]]
* [./Https://planthey.com/jazz-internet-packages-daily-weekly-monthly/ Jazz Internet Packages daily, weekly and monthly]

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

{{Mobile network operators of Pakistan}}

[[Category:Jazz (mobile network operator)]]
[[Category:VEON]]
[[Category:Pakistani subsidiaries of foreign companies]]
[[Category:Defunct companies of Pakistan]]
[[Category:2010 mergers and acquisitions]]

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