Telecom

PTA Begins Network Upgrade, DIRBS Services May Face Temporary Disruptions
No, Etisalat (e&) is NOT Exiting the Pakistani Telecom Market
Today, on April 30, 2026, a report claimed that the Emirati telecom giant Etisalat (e&) is reviewing its investments in Pakistan. However, internal sources confirm…
Senate Committee Gives 1-Month Ultimatum for Telecom Competition Rules After 8-Year Delay
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication has officially issued a strict one-month deadline to finalize the Telecom Competition Rules. This decisive ultimatum arrives…
LDI Operators Deposit PKR 2.2 Billion as Court Cases Await Telecom Tribunal Establishment
Pakistan’s LDI operator cases remain stuck in courts, with Rs 2.2 billion already deposited by companies. PTA says decisions depend on a telecom tribunal, while…
Starlink Reportedly Operating in Balochistan Without License as Pakistan Considers Authorization
Pakistani officials have raised concerns over Starlink’s potential presence in Balochistan, while regulators confirm no verified operations yet. The company has applied for a license,…
Diesel Shortage Cuts Internet Access for Millions Across Pakistan
Diesel shortages and power outages have cut internet access for an estimated 60 million users across Pakistan, according to government committee figures. The Senate Standing…
Pakistani Netizens React To StormFiber Price Hike Rumors
Reports of a StormFiber price hike starting May 2026 are circulating online, with users raising concerns about increasing internet costs. Discussions on Reddit suggest upcoming…
Which Regions May Be Hit by Internet Outages as Iran Threatens Undersea Cables
Fibre-optic cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz carry data for hundreds of millions of people across the Gulf region, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Iran has…
PTA Reviews Telecom Data Amid Possible Mobile & Internet Tariff Increase in Pakistan
Telecom companies operating in Pakistan have submitted detailed financial and operational data to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in response to its request for a review of…
MOITT’s Billion Rupee Billing System Hits Bureaucratic Deadlock
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) wants to overhaul Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure. Authorities have proposed a massive Rs. 1.888 billion project for the…
Nothing Phones Fail to Take Off in Pakistan, Even After Jazz’s Spectacle 4a Series Launch
Jazz’s partnership with Nothing to launch smartphones in Pakistan generated hype but failed to gain traction. High prices, limited availability, policy issues, and weak value…
Mobile Makers Warn of IMEI Cloning Crisis as Smuggled Devices Flood Market
Mobile phone manufacturing sector in Pakistan is under serious threat from stolen and smuggled handsets openly circulating in local markets across the country. The Pakistan…
GB Approves Policy for Next Generation 5G Testing
Gilgit-Baltistan authorities have approved policy directives allowing telecom operators to begin 5G trials, formally clearing regulatory requirements for next generation mobile services testing. The approval…

