Telecom

PTA Begins Network Upgrade, DIRBS Services May Face Temporary Disruptions
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…
Calls Between Ufone, Telenor, PTCL Now Treated as On-Net Minutes
Good news has arrived for mobile users across Pakistan as major telecom operators have introduced a new calling structure. Calls made between Ufone, Telenor, and…
Zong Leads Pakistan on Speed & Coverage as National Download Averages Hit 18.60 Mbps, Jazz Lags Behind
Pakistan’s mobile landscape in the first quarter of 2026 tells a story of incremental improvement and persistent regional disparity. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), working…
PTA Mandates Local Routing of Internet Traffic, Bans International Pathways for Local Data
In a sweeping regulatory shift aimed at overhauling Pakistan’s internet infrastructure, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has mandated telecom operators to route all local internet…
5G Finally Starts Working on iPhones in Pakistan on This Network Only- But There’s a Catch
Zong has started enabling 5G support for iPhone users, but access remains limited for now. The feature is currently only available on Apple’s latest tested…
PTA Proposes Strict New Rollout Mandates for Telecom Tower Companies
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is finally cracking down on dormant telecom infrastructure. Consequently, the regulator has proposed mandatory rollout obligations for Telecommunication Infrastructure (Tower)…
Telenor to Merge into Ufone as PTA Clears Deal, Court Approval Pending
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially granted the final No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the Ufone and Telenor merger. However, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited…
PTA Issues IoT Licenses to 23 Companies to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Growth
Pakistan has taken another step toward strengthening its digital ecosystem as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued Internet of Things (IoT) licenses to 23…
Ufone, Telenor Set to Launch 5G Services in Pakistan in May
Pakistan’s 5G rollout is gaining pace as Ufone prepares to enter the market in May. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued the company a…
Jazz Updates 5G Compatible List with Six Samsung Galaxy Phones
Pakistan’s telecom sector is rapidly stepping into a new phase. 5G is finally edging closer to reality. Consequently, Jazz is actively preparing its network for…
Pakistan’s First PKR 3 Billion Green Sukuk Launched by InfraZamin to Solarize Telecom Towers
Pakistan just reached a major milestone in sustainable infrastructure. InfraZamin Pakistan, Infralectric, and leading national banks launched the country’s first-ever Green Sukuk for the telecom…
PTCL, Indus Cloud Partner to Launch Huawei Cloud Solutions in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Indus Cloud, a subsidiary of the Master Group, to roll out advanced cloud solutions powered…
