ISLAMABAD (S Awan) PTA's major initiative to improve the quality of mobile services in the twin cities, PTA Chairman himself reached the field. 4G coverage, calls and internet services were practically evaluated in different areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Jazz service was the best, Ufone and Zong service was interrupted.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority conducted a special review campaign to improve the quality of mobile services in the twin cities, led by Chairman PTA Major General Retd Hafeezur Rehman. Representatives of mobile companies Jaz, Zong and Ufone were also present on this occasion. Three special teams were formed to examine the mobile services. The first team visited Islamabad Airport, Srinagar Highway and adjacent areas, the second team reviewed the services from Islamabad Expressway to Rawat T Chowk, while the third team checked the performance of mobile networks in Murree Road, Rawal Road and Old Airport areas. According to the preliminary results, the quality of mobile call and data services was good in most areas, however, service deficiencies were also identified in some places. Chairman PTA issued necessary instructions to the representatives of mobile companies to improve the quality of service and provide quality calling and internet services to users. According to PTA, the aim of this initiative is to ensure the provision of better and reliable telecommunication services to mobile users. During the field survey, Jazz's service was found to be the best compared to Ufone. And Zong's service was interrupted at several places on which Chairman PTA took note while issuing instructions.