Telecom
PTA Fixes Bid Price Bands, Blocks Non-Rounded Offers in Spectrum Auction
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further tightened the bidding framework for the upcoming spectrum auction, clarifying that telecom operators will only be allowed to submit bids at prices rounded to the nearest $1,000, with the auction system automatically blocking any…
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Jazz Sees Highest Complaints Among Telcos for December 2025
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received a total of 5,655 complaints from telecom consumers in December 2025, highlighting ongoing issues in the sector, official data revealed.…
Pakistan’s Mobile Subscriber Base Crosses 200 Million, 4G Users Surge
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Pakistan’s mobile market continued its steady growth in December 2025, with the total cellular subscriber base surpassing 200 million, according to official data released by…
Pakistan’s Cellular Market Shifts: Jazz, Telenor Slide, Ufone Rises
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Pakistan’s cellular market saw small but significant shifts in December 2025, according to official data. Jazz and Telenor experienced slight declines in market share, while…
Pakistan 5G Auction Targeted for Ramadan as IT Minister Issues Ultimatum
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The wait for next-generation connectivity in Pakistan is almost over. Federal Minister of IT Shaza Fatima has confirmed that the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction is…
Pakistan’s 5G Future at Risk: Fiberization Stuck in Legal Gridlock
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The deployment of high-speed internet and 5G in Pakistan has hit a legislative snag. During a recent meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on…
Pakistan IT Exports Hit Record $437 Million in December
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Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) and telecommunications sector achieved a historic milestone in December 2025, recording $437 million in export remittances, marking a 23% increase compared…
No Fibre, No 5G: Govt Rushes Telecom Bill 2026 as PPP Raises Red Flags
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The race to launch 5G in Pakistan has hit a political speed bump. On Monday, the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT witnessed a heated…
CM Bugti Questions Suspicious 4G Towers in Remote Balochistan
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Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti has raised serious security concerns regarding the installation of 4G internet towers in sparsely populated regions of the province.…
PTA Announces New Policy to Prevent SIM Blocking for Overseas Pakistanis
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new option for overseas Pakistanis who want to keep their local mobile numbers active while living abroad.…
Mobile Operators Raise Packages by Up to 50%, IT Ministry Admits
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has clarified that recent increases in mobile package tariffs ranged between 20 and 50%, rejecting claims that any…
PTA Flags Several Broadband Operators for QoS Shortcomings, Orders Fixes
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed multiple fixed broadband service providers to take immediate corrective action after failing to fully meet quality standards during…
Truth Behind “Digital Revolution”: Is the Promise of ONIC e-SIMs Any Good?
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Pakistan’s telecom sector made headlines in September 2023 with the launch of ONIC, its digital-only telco brand promising seamless connectivity, e-SIM convenience, and app-based management…
