ZOI and Zong Enhance Cross-Border Telecom Services
Zain Omantel International (ZOI) and Zong, a China Mobile Pakistan unit, have formed a partnership. The agreement expands voice interconnect and roaming services between the Middle East and Pakistan.
Partnership aims and structure
The collaboration builds on an existing interconnect arrangement. ZOI already carries Zain Group and Omantel retail Pakistan traffic for Zong.
Both companies will extend cooperation across voice and mobility services. They plan to consolidate roaming under a single group framework.
Operational improvements
The partners intend to standardize how they handle voice and roaming traffic on the Middle East–Pakistan corridor. They will simplify interconnect processes and align roaming governance.
These steps target improved service stability and stronger commercial alignment. The work prepares operations for continued traffic growth.
Market context
Pakistan is one of South Asia’s largest telecom markets. The country has more than 200 million mobile subscribers.
Zong serves over 53 million customers. It operates one of Pakistan’s most extensive 4G networks.
China Mobile, Zong’s parent, is the world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers. The group serves more than one billion users worldwide.
Scale and technical capabilities
ZOI provides unified, AI-ready digital infrastructure across MENA and beyond. It offers international voice, roaming, IP and capacity services to carriers and hyperscalers.
ZOI carries in excess of 10 billion international voice minutes. Its reach includes roughly 200 roaming countries.
The company holds the top-ranked ASN IP network in the Middle East. It has investments in more than 22 subsea cable systems.
Statements from leadership
Sohail Qadir, ZOI’s CEO, said the partnership focuses on quality mobility services and customer growth. He described Pakistan as strategically important for the Gulf region.
Khurram Ishaq, Head of International Business at Zong, said ZOI understands Zong’s operational and commercial priorities. He noted the partner provides consistent, high-quality mobility services and reliable interconnect performance.
What to expect next
Traffic between the Middle East and Pakistan continues to rise. Growth is driven by retail demand and cross-border mobility.
ZOI and Zong will work to simplify governance and create a scalable model. The initiative ties into broader efforts such as Zong Enhance Cross-Border Telecom Services.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as the partnership is implemented. Industry observers expect smoother roaming and stronger route performance.
