PTA Announces Full Restoration of Internet Services in Pakistan

PTA Announces Full Restoration of Internet Services in Pakistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), internet services have been fully restored across Pakistan after months of slow connectivity due to the maintenance…

Telecom Providers Add 43 Sites to Improve Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Connectivity

Telecom Providers Add 43 Sites to Improve Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Connectivity

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a written response to the National Assembly, the Ministry of IT and Telecom reported that telecom companies expanded their service coverage in the past…

PTCL claims merger will simplify 5G launch as CCP review continues

PTCL Claims Merger will Simplify 5G Launch as CCP Review Continues

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A new round of hearings took place at the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), following the fourth hearing in the CCP’s Phase II Merger Review…

Zong Raises Concerns over PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor and Orion Towers amid CCP review

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has entered the fourth hearing of its Phase II Merger Review regarding Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd’s (PTCL) proposed acquisition…

NERA Accepts Consultancy Role for Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A U.S.-based international consultancy firm, National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA) has agreed to a letter of intent (LOI) to offer consultancy services for the…

PTA releases QoS Survey Report 2024: Zong and Jazz Lead, Ufone and Telenor Struggle

By TechJuice ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Quality of Service (QoS) Survey report for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting the performance…

Starlink coming to Pakistan: PTA issues required license

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is on the brink of transforming the nation’s internet scene with the expected nod for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.…

Five Leading International Firms Successfully Qualified for 5G Auction in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Five international consultants have qualified for technical bids to assist the Pakistani government in the 5G spectrum auction. This initiative is aimed at improving Next…

PTA to block SIMs registered on deceased person’s CNICs from October

By TechJuice ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) stated that all SIM cards that have been registered under the CNICs of deceased persons would be blocked by October…

PTA Takes Action Against Illegal Provisioning Of Internet Services

By Senoria Khursheed ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), conducted a raid against an illegal internet service provider situated on Walton Road, Lahore…

Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Has A Bright Future And A Great Potential To Lead Digital Ecosystem

By Senoria Khursheed ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Pakistan has a large and tech-savvy population, which is an opportunity for the telecom sector   The government of Pakistan is ready to support digital transformation…

Internet Shutdowns

Pakistan Ranks Third in List of Countries With Most Internet Shutdowns

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Iran topped the list of global internet restrictions, followed by India and then Pakistan, making Asia the region with most internet shutdowns Pakistan’s political situation…

Telecom Companies That do Not Increase Service Quality Should be Fined Heavily: IT Minister

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Apart from talking about the fines that should be implemented on telecom service providers, the IT Minister also said that the MoITT is working on…

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