International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 1 (2) (2012) 77-93 ©Science Publishing Corporation www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJET Socio Technical Impact of Broadband Services in Baluchistan Saira Ahthasham , Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Ahthasham Sajid, Amir Shahzad Department of Computer Science, BUITEMS, Quetta sairaimtiaz@gmail.com Department of Computer Science, BUITEMS, Quetta aftab.ahmed@buitms.edu.pk Department of Computer Science, SBKWU, Quetta javaidkm@yahoo.com Department of Computer Science, BUITEMS, Quetta ahthasham.sajid@buitms.edu.pk Department of Computer Science, BUITEMS, Quetta Amir.Shahzad@buitms.edu.pk Abstract Broadband infrastructure is a key component of knowledge economy. Broadband service both on fixed and mobile networks are becoming an indicator of the knowledge economy. Globally it is viewed that countries with developed broadband infrastructures are working more efficiently and effectively towards social and economic growth. To achieve worldwide broadband connectivity level Government of Pakistan and industry must play a combine role for the betterment and improvement of the said industry. Government and market players must come up with innovative broadband packages that can capture the customer demand. This paper analysis market trends, customer expectation and socio-technical impact of broadband service in Baluchistan. Keywords: DSL, Cable, Fiber, WiMAX, HSDPA, LTE, UMTS, CDMA, TDMA 1 Introduction In last few decades Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed the world. The potential of ICT helping in reducing poverty, healthcare delivery, trade facilitation, distance education, spreading knowledge and nurturing economic growth in