Islamabad - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you have any recommendations regarding mobile phones? Did you keep your home-country plan or use a local provider?
There are a few companies offering internet services. - Oct 2023
You’ll be issued a local work phone. I didn’t know anyone who got a separate local account for a personal phone. Google Fi works in Pakistan. - Jun 2022
No, you don't need a local mobile phone. - Feb 2019
I would bring an unlocked smart phone if your mission won't be assigning you one. - Sep 2016
If you need to make urgent calls, get two lines from different providers. Expect your cell phone to be bugged or tapped by the intelligence agencies (yes, really), so avoid discussing sensitive topics. - Sep 2015
Bring an unlocked android. - Aug 2015
Cheap and plentiful- check out ufone and mobilink. Just be sure to turn off data roaming when going to other countries. Roaming is horrifically expensive. - Feb 2014
Nothing special. - Dec 2013
Get one, they're cheap, even to call the U.S. - Mar 2012
Cheap and plentiful in the market. - Aug 2011
Everybody has one. I had Mobilink and they seemed to do a good job. I had a cell phone and BlackBerry and never had any trouble. - May 2011
Mobilink has good coverage. It's super cheap to call the US.About $.02/minute - Jan 2010
A wide range of affordable cell phones and plans are available. Jazz is very common and easy to recharge. - Oct 2009
Get one. Carry it. Ensure that emergency numbers (eg. 15) are pre-programmed. - Oct 2008
