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Pakistan’s First 5G Auction Nears Crucial Decision as Litigation and High Costs Threaten Rollout
The Spectrum Advisory Committee, headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, is scheduled to meet today to finalize decisions for Pakistan’s first-ever 5G spectrum auction. The process, however, remains clouded by uncertainty as 154 MHz in the crucial 2600 MHz band,…
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Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Faces Setback as No Investment Occurs in Three Years, IT Minister Admits
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Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, acknowledged in the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan had not made any investment…
MOITT Unveils Roadmap for Pakistan’s 5G Technology Rollout Starting June 2025
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has unveiled a strategic plan for the introduction of 5G technology, planned to debut in June 2025.…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Reacts to 300% Increase in Router Prices
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The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has expressed strong disapproval of a 300 percent increase in the cost of fibre broadband routers. They argue that this…
PTCL Resolves AAE-1 Cable Outage, Fully Restores Internet Services Across Pakistan
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) has announced the complete restoration of internet services following a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) submarine cable, which caused significant…
Punjab Govt Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi to 11 New Districts as Part of Digital Revolution
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In a significant move towards enhancing digital connectivity, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) launched free internet service at 200 strategic locations across Lahore on…
Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Persists Despite Installation of World’s Largest Submarine Cable
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Internet users across various cities in Pakistan continue to experience slow connectivity, particularly during peak hours, two weeks after a fault was detected in the…
Nayatel Informs Customers About Internet Slowdowns Through Email
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Internet users in Pakistan are growing increasingly frustrated, with local ISP Nayatel adding to their woes by confirming that its clients are also experiencing slow…
World’s Biggest Submarine Cable Now Operational in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is now home to the Africa-2 Cable Project, the longest underwater cable in the world. Shaza Fatima, the country’s minister of state for…
Pakistan Considers Transitioning from High to Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operators
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Pakistan is evaluating a shift from High Earth Orbit (HEO) satellite operators to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operators to enhance its satellite communications framework. This…
KPK Govt to Collaborate with Starlink to Resolve Internet Issues
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to resolve ongoing internet connectivity issues in the province. This collaboration aims to enhance…
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Telecom Law to Revise PTA Officials’ Remuneration
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The federal cabinet has approved an amendment to the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organisation) Act, 1996, addressing ambiguity over the pay structure and allowances of the chairman…
Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Await Pakistan’s NOC Approval
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Major global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators, including Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, are setting their sights on entering Pakistan’s satellite communications…
PTCL Increases Bandwidth to Improve Internet Speed
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has provided an update on the recent internet service disruptions caused by a fault in the AAE-1 submarine cable…
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