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PTCL EVO Wireless Broadband

By Sharafat • Jun 16th, 2009 • Category: Technology • 81 Comments

Experience the evolution of the broadband revolution with PTCL Evo - the ultimate solution for high speed internet access on the move. Just plug and play or work at home, in the office or anywhere in between. There’s no end to your imagination nor to what you can do with Evo.

  • Superior 3G experience.
  • Broadband Internet in your pocket
  • Unlimited downloads!
  • EV-DO Roaming in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad/Rawalpindi - Nationwide Roaming through automatic switch over to 1 X in non EVDO Coverage areas.
  • Average download speeds from 300 kbps to 500 kbps!
  • Access rich media applications like live video streaming, web casts, online games and a host of other applications.
  • USB Interface - Compatible with Desktops & Laptops.
  • Plug & Play - Instant Connectivity

To place your order call 0800-8-0800, visit our Sales Locations

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Features

  • Enhanced 3G network technology for faster downloads and browsing.
  • Mobility/ Portability: Internet on the go - whenever and wherever
  • High speed internet experience: Supports entertainment services such as music, video streaming, images/ videos/ files sharing etc.
  • Simplicity: Faster deployment, easy to move
  • Provides superior Value and Quality of service through Reliable, Secure, High-availability network
  • Supported OS: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista/Mac OS.


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Benefits

Never Before Speed:
With PTCL Evo Wireless Broadband’s 3G network technology you now have access to internet at super fast speeds using the new USB Modem & PCMICA card.

Internet on the Go:
You now have the convenience of being able to access PTCL Evo Wireless Broadband from wherever you are.

Plug and Play:
All you now need to do is just plug the USB Modem/PCMICA into your Laptop / Desktop PC and you are ready to access a whole new world of high-speed internet connectivity.

Unlimited Downloads:
With Evo Wireless Broadband you get Unlimited Downloads! There is no limit to the amount of data you can download or upload. Since there is no limit to your imagination so why should there be any limit to what you can do with Evo!

Hassel free/Wireless:
With Evo sleek and stylish devices, you are now completely free from wires.

USB Interface:
With the USB port interface you can now simply plug the USB Modem device into either a Laptop or your Desktop PC and get ready to access high-speed internet connectivity.

Multifunctional Device:
The device also supports your Laptop / Desktop PC earphone and microphone. By inserting a Vfone RUIM you can use your Evo device to make/receive voice calls or send/receive SMS.


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Packages

Package 1
For subscriber having landline
Option 1 USB Device 6000 Upfront
Option 2 PCMCIA Card 4000 Upfront
Monthly Service Charges * Rs 2000

*Monthly service charges will be payable through PTCL Landline Bill

Package 2
For subscriber NOT having landline
Option 1 USB Device 6000 Upfront
Option 2 PCMCIA Card 4000 Upfront
Monthly Service Charges * Rs 2000

*Monthly service charges will be payable at start of each month at PTCL One Stop Shops or Customer Service Centers

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Camparison

Comparison Factor Dial-up DSL GSM Edge CDMA 1X Evo
Mobility No No Yes Yes Yes
Max Downlink Speed (kbps) 56 4000 384 153 3100
Max Uplink Speed (kbps) Uplink+Downlink Uplink+Downlink 384 153 1800
Average Downlink Speed (kbps) 5 400 30 30 500
Average Uplink Speed (kbps) Uplink+Downlink Uplink+Downlink 30 30 300
Time to Download 5 Mb file 27 Min 1.3 Min
 22 Min
 22 Min
 1.3 Min
Time to Upload 5 Mb file 27 Min 1.3 Min 22 Min
 22 Min 1.7 Min
Comparison Factor Dial-up DSL GSM Edge CDMA 1X Evo
E-mail Average Excellent Average Good Excellent
Internet Average Excellent Average Good Excellent
Video Download Poor Excellent Average Poor Excellent
Video conference Very poor Excellent Very poor Poor Excellent
VoIP Very poor Excellent Very poor Poor Excellent
Upload Photo Poor Excellent Average Average Excellent
Send Large Email Attachments Very poor Excellent Poor Average Excellent

Actual internet speed will depend on multiple factors like time of the day, number of simultaneous users, web page accessed, etc.

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Drivers Download

Download EVDO PCMCIA CARD Drivers (FOR WINDOWS) (FOR MAC)

Download EVDO USB CARD Drivers (FOR WINDOWS) (FOR MAC)

Source: PTCL.COM.PK


 

 

 
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  1. Shahid on July 26th, 2009 :

    DONE GET STUCK in 3MBPS hype , speed is as slow as 512 kbps connection , even getting full speed the result was same as poor LAN internet , m not just saying i tested on speedtest.com

    and i am going to return that device and back to cable net , and yes THEY JUST SAY THEY DONT HAVE COVERAGE THAT FAR < EVEN I KARACHI M ETTING COVERAGE PROBLEMS THAT NO ONE WAS ABLE TO SOLVE FROM 6 DAYS , MY ALL WORK IS DELAYED ,

  2. Hasnain khan on August 1st, 2009 :

    Hi,
    Bhai kia kah ra hooo….Aap na to mere eyes open kar deii ha.
    you means 3 (MBPS) is equals to 512(KB) only higher speed___
    Ooooo No this is very low speed_are you sure you test 3 MBPS
    on speedtest.net_____

    thanks
    khancsi@ymail.com

  3. Hasnain khan on August 1st, 2009 :

    Bhayooo Dhooka nahi khana_____ PTCL Wala CHOOR ha…..

  4. waqas on September 1st, 2009 :

    PTCL is just making people fool

  5. Adnan on October 2nd, 2009 :

    its to much expensive every person not affort this EVO internet usb flash i am not much inspire.

  6. sunny on October 28th, 2009 :

    i am using evo_prepaid and i have been rooooobed by PTCL, v.v. bad connection. why i left my zong option, why ? ?

  7. sadaf on November 3rd, 2009 :

    i am very happy today as i am now the user of 3g Technology in contry of pakitan. PTCL EVO service is superb and it runs like any thing. I am using it on multiple locataion of Karchi

  8. sadaf on November 27th, 2009 :

    i am very angree/sad todayPTCL is just making people fool. Dhooka nahi khana PTCL Walay purany CHOOR hain.

  9. ad on November 27th, 2009 :

    PTCL is just making people fool. Dhooka nahi khana PTCL say

  10. arshad on November 27th, 2009 :

    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool
    PTCL is just making people fool

  11. Asghar Ali on November 29th, 2009 :

    ptcl sabjhot hai yar plz don,t try this ok my no is 03212090024

  12. zafar on December 2nd, 2009 :

    Hi, I am ZAFAR from Mardan. i like PTCL EVO, this is the good step to upper side.
    the speed of EVO is satasifictory.
    i love Pakistan and PTCL, EVO.
    Thanks. 0313- 9902244

  13. kashan ali on December 3rd, 2009 :

    hi as salam alekum ptcl internet is very nice 3Mbps
    to join now evo ptcl thanks kashanalishah@yahoo.com

  14. naila rizwan on December 3rd, 2009 :

    As salam alekum ptcl network is poor please go ptcl
    nailanazali@gmail.com

  15. Mudassir Ali Shaikh on December 3rd, 2009 :

    ho aur you

  16. Saba on December 10th, 2009 :

    HELLO
    DEAR

    HOW ARE YOU.I WANT TO ASK A QUESTION ABOUT INTERNET, WHICH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER IS BEST.

    THANKS

  17. UMAR FAROOQ on December 14th, 2009 :

    PTCL EVO bakwas he kiyoon ke EVO logon ko loot raha he
    is mehngai ke dor mian loot macha rakkhi he
    PTCL WALA SOCHO KIYOON????????
    THANKS 03009145726

  18. irfan on December 19th, 2009 :

    hello how ru allz?

    koi mjhay sahi batay ga kay evo layna chahiyay ya nahi ….

    star_capri1@yahoo.com send me in detail .. thanks.

  19. Zuni on December 29th, 2009 :

    Well thanks guyz i just read all urs comments and thank Good main nay yay device nahi purchase ki nahi to khamha paysay zayha hotay butt plzz is there anyone help me kay is kay elawaa or kon c company ka net best hay mean (worldcall)(wateen) etc who is the best 1 plzz reply me at my mail add

    Thanks again
    Zuni Butt

  20. messum on December 31st, 2009 :

    ptcl evo needs time ok ptcl no doubt is the best.after one year it will be awsome if any one wants to sale evo i m ready to buy it for rupees 1800 as the m arket rate is 3999
    ok do contact me 03008574450 messum ali

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