Zong Overview
Zong is a major telecommunications operator in Pakistan, affiliated with China Mobile under China Mobile Pakistan Company (CMPak). Zong has approximately 46.5 million mobile users, of whom around 38.3 million are 4G users (as of November 2024), making it the third-largest operator in Pakistan. In H1 2024, Zong's network consistency reached 86.1%, ranking first among Pakistani operators, providing the best mobile gaming experience; the download speed was 28.43 Mbps, a significant increase compared to 13.92 Mbps in Q1 2023.
Zong uses China Mobile's global IoT platforms and its own network in Pakistan for connectivity, a private APN, and connection management, including work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The high consistency score suits links that cannot drop often.
Zong Basic Information
- Establishment Time: 2008 (CMPak, formerly Paktel)
- Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Parent Company: China Mobile (CMCC)
- Mobile Users: approximately 46.5 million
- 4G Users: approximately 38.3 million (November 2024)
- Market Share: Third largest operator in Pakistan
- Network Consistency in H1 2024: 86.1% (highest among all operators)
- Download Speed in H1 2024: 28.43 Mbps
- Network Standard: 4G LTE, NB-IoT
Development History and Milestones
Zong, formerly Paktel, was acquired by China Mobile in 2007, leading to the establishment of China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) and the launch of the Zong brand in 2008. Zong rapidly expanded its market through a cost-performance strategy and continued investing in 4G networks. By 2024, 4G users reached 38.3 million, network consistency was 86.1%, the highest in Pakistan, and download speeds hit 28.43 Mbps, doubling from 13.92 Mbps in Q1 2023. Leveraging China Mobile's global resources, Zong holds unique advantages in projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Core Technical Capabilities
Network Consistency
86.1% consistency is the highest in Pakistan, suitable for stable IoT connections
China Mobile Ecosystem
Uses China Mobile's global IoT stack on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects
4G coverage
38.3 million 4G users, download speed 28.43 Mbps
China-Pakistan Corridor
Unique advantages of IoT connectivity in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project
Network standards and coverage
| Technical Standard | Coverage | Use Cases | Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | Main regions in Pakistan | Mainstream IoT Connection | Main Network |
| NB-IoT | Major Regional Deployment | Smart metering, sensors | Commercial deployment |
| 3G | Nationwide | Traditional IoT Devices | Maintain coverage |
| 2G | Nationwide | Basic data transmission | Maintain coverage |
Industry Solutions
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
- Infrastructure Monitoring
- Logistics tracking
- Energy Project Connectivity
- Industrial Park IoT
Smart Agriculture
- Farmland Soil Sensors
- Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring
- Remote control of irrigation
- Agricultural Product Traceability
Finance and retail
- ATM remote monitoring
- POS terminal connection
- Branch network
- Mobile payment
Logistics and Transportation
- Fleet Management
- Real-time Cargo Tracking
- Cold Chain Monitoring
- Warehouse Management
Competitive Advantages
- Network consistency: 86.1%, the highest score in Pakistan, which suits stable IoT links
- China Mobile: Under the world's largest mobile operator, strong IoT capabilities
- China-Pakistan Corridor: Unique advantages of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project
- 4G Growth: 38.3 million 4G users, significant download speed improvement
- Gaming: the best mobile-gaming experience on this network, which also suits low-latency links
Service Support System
Enterprise services
- Dedicated Enterprise Account Manager
- IoT Solution Consulting
- Dedicated APN Configuration
- SLA Guarantee Agreement
Platform Capabilities
- Connection management platform
- SIM Lifecycle Management
- Traffic Monitoring and Alerts
- API Integration
Cross-border support
- China Mobile global coordination
- China-Pakistan cross-border roaming
- Localized technical support
- Compliance and licensing consultation