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PTCL Warns of Internet Slowdowns Due to Submarine Cable Maintenance
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has issued an important notice for its broadband customers. Starting tomorrow, May 11, 2026, users might experience slow internet speeds.…
Are iPhone 5G Services Finally Available in Pakistan?
iPhone 5G services became operational on Zong network in Pakistan through iOS 26.5 Public Beta, delivering speeds between 244-290 Mbps in coverage areas. Zong is…
Saira Mirza Joins Zong 5G as Deputy Director of Corporate Brand and Communications
Zong 5G appointed Saira Mirza as Deputy Director of Corporate Brand, Communications and Sustainability, bringing 16+ years of telecom and financial services expertise. Mirza previously…
Telecom Industry Urges Govt to Drastically Slash Fiber & Mobile Taxes, Cut 5G Duties in Budget 2026-27
Telecom operators have formally submitted five major budget proposals to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, seeking significant reductions in industry taxes and import…
Pioneer Search Engine Shuts Down After Nearly 30 Years
Ask.com, one of the earliest search engines on the internet, was officially shut down on the first day of May 2026, ending nearly three decades…
Will iPhone 5G in Pakistan Really Be Delayed Until 2027?
Apple users for some Telecom networks in Pakistan, if not all, may have to wait until 2027 for official 5G support on iPhones, according to…
Pakistan Approves In-Flight Internet and Mobile Services Via Satellite Licence
Pakistan has approved a plan to allow internet and mobile services on flights, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) drafting a formal in-flight satellite licence.…
Govt Launches First-Ever IT Census to Map National Digital Workforce
The federal government has announced a national IT census, the first of its kind, to document the complete digital workforce and its range of technical…
Pakistan’s 5G Will Completely Crash Unless This Happens in 3 Years
Pakistan’s 5G rollout faces a major hurdle as limited fiber infrastructure restricts network capacity. Experts say low fiber penetration, regulatory delays, and high costs must…
PTA Calls for Express Feeders to Protect Telecom Services From Ongoing Power Cuts
Power cuts and rising fuel prices are putting Pakistan’s telecom networks under pressure. As outages stretch longer, mobile service quality is beginning to suffer in…
Punjab to Launch Satellite Internet to Connect Rural Communities
The provincial government of Punjab plans to launch satellite internet services to provide high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas across the province very soon.…
PTA Issues District-Level Internet Licenses Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun granting district-level Class Licenses for Internet Services starting January 1, 2026, across the country. The licenses are issued…
