Zong expands its data network with the addition of 400 new 4G sites in H1,2024.

Islamabad, 9th July, 2024: Zong 4G, proudly announces the successful expansion of their network with
over 400 new 4G sites in the first half of 2024. This significant expansion solidifies Zong 4G’s position as
the second largest data network in Pakistan.
This effort underscores the company’s commitment to providing widespread and reliable connectivity.
Currently serving 49 million customers, Zong aspires to democratize access to data across Pakistan.
In addition to expanding its network, Zong 4G has concluded an extensive network modernization
project to address capacity challenges. The company replaced 2T2R technology with advanced 8T8R,
focusing particularly on enhancing the customer experience for remote projects along the CPEC route.
As part of its commitment to network sustainability, Zong 4G completed over 1,400 power upgrades in
H1-2024. The upgrades featured Li-Ion solutions, known for their fast-charging capability and longer life
compared to traditional battery banks.
Senior management from Huawei and ZTE also joined Zong 4G in celebrating these achievements,
pledging their continued support for future endeavors.
Zong 4G’s leadership commended the engineering and commercial teams for their relentless hard work
and aggressive pursuit of targets. The CEO expressed gratitude to the commercial teams for their field
efforts and reaffirmed the engineering department’s commitment to supporting business development
swiftly and efficiently. While extending his congratulations to the team, CTO Zong, Mr. Lu Jianhui said , “
Our recent achievements in network expansion and modernization are a testament to the hard work
and collaborative spirit of our engineering and commercial teams. We remain committed to providing
exceptional service to our customers and driving the growth of Pakistan’s telecommunications
infrastructure. We appreciate the continued support from our partners, Huawei and ZTE, as we advance
towards a more connected future.”