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Maharashtra Becoming First Indian State to Get Starlink
India’s Maharashtra state, which includes the financial hub Mumbai, is set to become the first region in the country to introduce Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service, the state’s chief minister confirmed. Starlink, which delivers high-speed internet to remote areas through…
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PTI Urges Elon Musk for Starlink to Address Internet Connectivity in Pakistan
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has publicly appealed to Elon Musk to introduce Starlink internet services in Pakistan, citing the ongoing challenges faced by consumers in…
PTI Protest: Internet and Mobile Services Suspended in Areas of Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Mobile and internet services have been temporarily suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of a planned statewide protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). The Interior…
Phase-II Review of PTCL-Telenor Deal Finalized by CCP
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ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed its Phase-II review of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) $400 million acquisition of Telenor Pakistan Pvt…
Telecom Operators to Automatically Restore SIMs for Tax Filers
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a comprehensive mechanism for blocking and unblocking mobile phone SIMs of non-tax filers, with specific guidelines and…
PTA Seeks Stakeholder Input on VPN Registration
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Islamabad (21st November 2024): PTA hosted a stakeholder consultation on VPN registration, with key participants including the CEOs of PSEB, PASHA, and PAFLA, along with…
PTA Appoints Consultant for 5G Auction to Boost Mobile Broadband in Pakistan
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially hired National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA), an international consultancy firm based in the United States, to assist…
Unregistered VPNs Get a Two-Week Extension from PTA
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has given a two-week deadline for unregistered VPNs to register, with a nationwide crackdown set to begin on December 1.…
PTA Streamlines VPN Registration for Freelancers
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has streamlined the procedure of registering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for organizations and freelancers. Freelancers and IT workers are…
PTA Temporarily Blocks Mobile Internet Access Across Balochistan
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has temporarily banned mobile internet access in parts of Balochistan. “The general public is hereby informed that, under the directives…
Illegal SIM Card Trade Exposed in PTA and FIA Raids Across Islamabad and KPK
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing, has successfully raided illegal SIM card sellers in Islamabad…
PTA Conducts QoS Surveys to Evaluate Fixed-Line Broadband in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has conducted Quality of Service (QoS) surveys for fixed-line broadband services in 36 major Pakistani cities, including Azad Jammu…
VPN Access Restricted in Pakistan Amid Widespread Internet Slowdown?
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ISLAMABAD: Reports of restricted access to virtual private networks (VPNs) and sluggish internet connectivity have emerged across Pakistan, raising concerns over digital rights and accessibility.…
Revoking LDI Licenses Could Impact ATM and Internet Access
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The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom about the unpaid debts incurred by Long-Distance International…
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