PTCL is discontinuing Charji services in many parts of Pakistan, including major cities and smaller provinces, with the exception of Kashmir. The service will expire on June 30, 2024.
Charji is PTCL’s 4G internet device that provides Wi-Fi via a completely wireless device that can be used anywhere 4G signals are accessible. Unfortunately, the service is presently being discontinued for many consumers in the areas listed below.
Temporary Closed Areas
- Attock
- Bannu
- Bhakkar
- D.I. Khan
- Gujrat
- Hangu
- Haripur
- Islamabad
- Jhang
- Jhelum
- Karachi East, South, and West
- Khushab
- Kohat
- Lahore
- Lasbela
- Loralai
- Malir
- Mastung
- Mianwali
- Multwan
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rawalpindi
- Sargodha
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Toba Tek Singh
Full Exclusion Areas
- Chakwal
- Faisalabad
- Gujranwala
- Karachi Central
- Muzaffargarh
- Nowshehra (Pishin)
As compensate for the shutdown, PTCL is offering a 50% discount on Ufone’s 4G Blaze handset, reducing the price from Rs. 5,500 to Rs. 2,750.
To take advantage of this deal, you must visit a PTCL or Ufone service centre and bring your old Charji device and CNIC. Here’s a list of all Ufone/PTCL service centres. However, most people would find it faster to conduct a basic Google Maps search.
To read our blog on “PTCL sets the first neutral Internet exchange in Pakistan,” click here