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PTA Set to Announce Decision on Ufone-Telenor Merger on Wednesday
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the…
Six Spectrum Bands Up for Grabs as PTA Begins Structured 5G Bidding Process
Pakistan is set to begin its long-awaited NGMS/5G spectrum auction on Tuesday, marking a major step toward the commercial rollout of next-generation mobile services in…
Pakistan Telecom Sector Readies for 5G Auction, Commercial Rollout Expected by Mid-2026
Pakistan is set to hold its long-awaited Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, with three telecom operators, Jazz,…
Inside Pakistan’s 5G Auction and Its Impact on the Startup Ecosystem
On March 10, 2026, Pakistan will hold the most consequential technology auction in its history. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has confirmed the Spectrum Auction for…
Government to Review Heavy PTA Taxes on Mobile Phones
Pakistan’s government may soon revisit the current tax structure on smartphones after lawmakers raised concerns over the heavy PTA tax burden on mobile phone users.…
The Dawn of 5G in Pakistan: Everything You Need to Know About the March 10 Spectrum Auction
In exactly three days from today, Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape will change forever. On March 10, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will officially hit the launch…
Pakistan and the 5G Race: How the Country Compares with Regional Peers
Pakistan is preparing to take its first major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity with a 5G spectrum auction scheduled for March 10. The auction, organized…
PTA Holds Mock Auction for 5G Spectrum as Pakistan Moves Closer to Commercial Rollout
Pakistan has taken another step toward launching 5G mobile services as the telecom regulator tests the process for the country’s upcoming spectrum auction. The move…
Telcos Show Mixed Call and Internet Performance in Q4 2025 QoS Survey
Telecom operators in Pakistan displayed mixed performance in voice, messaging, and internet services during the fourth-quarter 2025 Quality of Service survey conducted by the Pakistan…
Telenor and Ufone Fall Short as Jazz and Zong Lead Q4 2025 QoS Survey
Jazz and Zong demonstrated stronger overall performance in the Q4 2025 telecom Quality of Service survey conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Telenor and…
Telecom Operators in Pakistan Partially Meet Mobile Service KPIs, PTA Survey Shows
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has found that cellular mobile operators (CMOs) in Pakistan are only partially meeting the key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in…
PTA Proposes New Class License Framework for Tracking Services in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a draft class license framework for tracking services. The move aims to regulate a fast-growing industry that uses…
