One of the best ways to measure the growth of a particular country is by the sophistication of the facilities offered by the major telecoms. In an ever-changing industry in terms of technology, it is a must to keep up with the latest that technology has to offer - and this is best done with the help of telecoms.

Telecommunications: A Definition & Its Numerous Advantages

It is quite difficult to imagine a world without the telecommunications medium that we are using today. But what is the exact definition of telecommunications?

Basically, the term refers to the transmitting of signals over a particular distance, for communication purposes. Depending on the type of telecom service, you can easily send instantaneous messages using different types of connections.

Currently, the types of services offered by modern telecoms include:

- Wireless
- Mobile phones
- Cable or satellite television
- Internet or broadband services provider

As you can see, the definition of telecommunications is pretty basic. So what are the benefits that users can get to enjoy by taking advantage of the services offered by telecoms?

- First, telecommunications removes the need to travel. This would mean great savings for a company in running its daily operations.
- Second, telecommunications improve the economy of a country as a whole.
- Third, aside from providing employment opportunities, telecommunications bring people closet together, with the help of modern communication methods and facilities.

Pakistan as a Setting for Telecoms Firms

Pakistan is an Islamic Republic located in the southern part of Asia. Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world. As a Muslim country, it ranks the second largest - next to Indonesia.

So what does the telecoms industry in Pakistan look like? You would have an idea by learning what the PTCL is all about.

PTCL stands for Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited. This is the largest telecoms company in the country. The good thing about the PTCL is that despite the fact that there are smaller telecoms sprouting one after the other, it can still serve as the "backbone" of Pakistan's telecommunications industry.

Even larger telecoms like China Mobile and Telenor cannot turn the subscribers against the PTCL.

Pakistan as the World's Third Fastest-Growing Market for Mobile Phone Users

If there is one country which can easily compete with other nations in terms of being the fastest-growing market for mobile phone users, that is none other than Pakistan.

Pakistanis have the world's third fastest-growing market for mobile phone users. As such, investing in mobile companies in Pakistan is really a good business move.

The other telecoms in Pakistan that investors need to deal with are Mobilink, Ufone and Telenor.

There are also plans, developments and projects already on the way for wireless broadband networks to be offered in Pakistan. As a result, more and more subscribers will be able to harness the power of the Internet in making and receiving cheap, international calls.

In the world's largest unsaturated market for mobile phone users, there is no doubt that this industry will continue to prosper in Pakistan in the years to come.