Telecom
PTA Invites Applications for Multiband Spectrum Auction to Accelerate 5G Networks
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has formally opened the door for a new round of spectrum allocation aimed at expanding next-generation mobile services across the country. Under the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996, and a policy directive issued by the Government…
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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…
PTA Holds for IT Ministry’s Approval to Retrieve Rs. 78 Billion from LDI Companies
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is currently awaiting a policy directive from the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) to reclaim Rs. 78 billion in…
Pakistani IT Companies Illegally Using Starlink for Uninterrupted Internet?
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Karachi: As Pakistan continues to grapple with persistent internet disruptions, several IT companies have reportedly turned to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, despite it…
Pakistan’s Internet Disturbances Linked to Higher VPN Usage, PTA Reports
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has disclosed that the increasing use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan is straining the country’s internet infrastructure and…
How Much Would Starlink Internet Packages Cost in Pakistan? Here’s What We Know!
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Starlink, the satellite internet service launched by SpaceX under the leadership of Elon Musk, is set to launch in Pakistan, aiming to provide high-speed broadband…
Information Minister Dismisses Claims of Massive Internet Losses in Pakistan
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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressed the media on Tuesday, stating that internet services in Pakistan are “much better and cheaper” compared to many other countries.…
