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PTA Clarifies Spectrum Cap Enforcement in 5G Auction Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has categorically clarified that spectrum caps will be strictly enforced at the point of bid submission in the upcoming spectrum auction, addressing key concerns raised by mobile operators in the Information Memorandum (IM). In its…
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Satellite Internet Coming Soon: PTA Unveils Strict Security Measures
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Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services. However, the state is prioritising national security and strict regulatory control before giving the green light.…
PTCL Submits Telenor & Ufone Merger Plan to PTA for Approval
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially taken the next step in consolidating the telecom sector. The company formally submitted an application to the Pakistan…
Majority of Smartphones in Pakistan Now 5G-Ready as Spectrum Auction Nears
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Pakistan is moving closer to its first 5G spectrum auction, with sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claiming that nearly 80% of mobile phones…
Pakistan & Etisalat Agree to Settle Long-Standing PTCL Dispute
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In a significant development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, Pakistan and Etisalat have agreed to finally settle their long-running dispute regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited…
Ishaq Dar Lands in Dubai to Resolve $799M PTCL Dispute with Etisalat
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dubai on Friday for a crucial official visit. He travelled directly from Davos, Switzerland, to…
Pakistan Mobile Services Get Connectivity Boost with VoLTE, Fiber, and Roaming Initiatives
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Pakistan’s mobile networks are adopting new technologies to improve connectivity and user experience. Initiatives include the introduction of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and VoWiFi to…
USF & IT Ministry Clash Over Figures: Rs. 19B Discrepancy Hits Telecom Sector
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Serious transparency concerns have hit Pakistan’s telecom sector today. A massive financial discrepancy of nearly Rs. 19 billion has surfaced between the Universal Service Fund…
PTA Warns Telcos Over Poor Internet, Pins Hopes on 5G for Future Boost
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued warnings to telecom operators- telcos over slow internet and mobile network performance in certain areas, citing persistent service…
Pakistan to Release Additional Spectrum to Boost Slow Mobile Broadband
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The Government of Pakistan has initiated steps to release additional spectrum for Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) and update regulatory standards to enhance mobile broadband services…
Telenor to Sell Full Stake in True Corporation in Deal with Arise Digital Technology
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Telenor Group has signed an agreement with Arise Digital Technology Company Limited to sell 24.95 percent of its shares in True Corporation at a price…
PTA Issues Licenses to Nine Local VPN Providers, Over 30,000 Users Registered
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under its Class License for the Provision of Data…
USF Launches PKR 1.16 Billion High Speed Broadband Projects for 9 Districts In Punjab & KPK
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The Universal Service Fund (USF) and Jazz have signed agreements to launch new broadband services projects across Pakistan, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunications announced…
