Telecom
Mobile Phone Prices Likely to Rise Amid Global Chip Cost Surge
Here’s the Complete List of Jazz 5G Compatible Phones in Pakistan
Pakistan’s telecom sector is stepping into a new phase as 5G edges closer to reality. Among the major operators, Jazz has highlighted smartphones that will…
IT Minister Exempts BPOs & Call Centers from Islamabad Timing Restrictions Amid US-Iran Talks
The US and Iran are currently holding critical peace talks in Islamabad. US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are…
PTA Urges Users to Keep SIMs Active by Updating CNIC Records
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory urging telecom users to ensure their CNICs are valid and up-to-date to avoid disruption in mobile services. According to…
PTA Sets USD 140,000 License Fee for MVNOs Under New Telecom Framework
Pakistan’s telecom sector is set for a structural shift as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) moves to introduce a formal licensing framework for Mobile Virtual…
PTA Approves Telenor–Ufone Merger with Strict Conditions
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the long-anticipated amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), but only after imposing an extensive…
Pakistani Internet Users Brace for Four-Day Slowdown as Submarine Cable Goes Under Maintenance
Transworld Home has announced scheduled maintenance on a submarine cable from April 9 to April 13, 2026. The activity may cause slower internet speeds and…
PTA Report Reveals Spike in Mobile and Internet Complaints Across Pakistan
Consumer complaints against telecom services continue to rise across Pakistan, reflecting growing pressure on service providers to deliver reliable connectivity. Users have reported issues across…
Govt Finalizes Smartphone Installment Plan Under “Smartphone for All” Scheme
In a significant move to boost digital inclusion, the Government of Pakistan has finalized the framework for providing smartphones on easy installments under the long-awaited “Smartphone for All” initiative.…
Pakistan Sets 10-Year Roadmap to Roll Out 5G Across 40 Cities
Pakistan’s telecom sector is moving toward a structured and long-term 5G rollout, as the Ministry of IT has presented a detailed roadmap in Parliament. The…
SCO Brings 4G Internet to Soq Valley: GB Finally Receives the Much-Needed Upgrade
The Special Communication Organization (SCO) officially upgraded the telecommunication services in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Specifically, they transitioned the local network from an outdated 2G system directly…
Telecom Operators Reject Blame for Rising SMS Alert Fees
Telecom operators have pushed back against claims made during a recent Senate review of SMS alert charges, saying banks set the final prices customers pay.…
PTA Grants Final NOC for Ufone–Telenor Pakistan Merger
Pakistan’s telecom sector is moving toward a major shift as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority grants the final No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the long-awaited merger…
