Telecom
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Bidding Set for February 25
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started the countdown for the country’s first 5G spectrum auction. With the publication of the Information Memorandum (IM) on January 9, 2026, the timeline is now locked. The “potential” dates are gone. The…
Suspension Of Mobile Broadband: Telecom Operators Bear Massive Revenue Loss
The immediate suspension of mobile broadband service caused a significant loss to the Telecommunication sector. It devastated the economy, resulting in heavy losses in the…
Pakistan Has One Of The Worst Internet Access and Digital Governance According to Stats
A comprehensive report that explored in detail the complex relationship between human rights and information and communication technologies in Pakistan in 2022 was launched on…
PTA Received Over 17,000 Complaints Against Telecom Operators in March 2023
According to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), around 16,956 (99.2 percent) of the 17,092 complaints against telecom and cellular operators were successfully…
Zoom Gets Licence to Provide Telecom Services in India
The ZVC India, a daughter company to Zoom Video Communications has received a unified licence with access to pan India, NLD (National Long Distance), and…
Powering Pakistan’s Mobile Towers With Alternative Energy Sources
Pakistan’s mobile tower industry is experiencing exponential growth in recent years. With a rapidly growing population and rising demand for telecommunication services, Pakistan’s mobile tower…
WhatsApp Voice Calls May Soon Get An Amazing New Feature
WhatsApp is constantly trying to bring unique features to its app. The main aim is to facilitate the users, whether corporate users or individuals. As…
Pakistan’s 5G Launch Might Get Delayed Again
According to the Minister of IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin-ul-Haque, the delays in 5G launch are caused by severe economic downturns Previously announced to take…
A Chinese Telecom To Invest $2 Billion In Pakistan’s Optical Fiber Network- IT Minister
Sunwalk Group is a Chinese telecom infrastructure company that is planning on investing $2 Billion in establishing the optical fiber network in Pakistan. The company…
PTA Taxes On iPhone 14 Series (Updated March 2023)
iPhone 14 is a dream phone for everyone and everyone wants to purchase the latest iPhone 14. But due to its high cost, not an…
Telecoms Have Failed to Meet Performance Indicators For their Licenses Regarding Webpage Loading Time
The cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have missed most of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) mentioned in their licenses and the applicable regulations concerning webpage loading…
PTA Conducts Another Successful Raid Against Illegal SIM Cards
Conducted in Mingora Swat, the raid was conducted in collaboration with PTA Zonal Office Peshawar and the FIA Cyber Crime Circle Peshawar The Pakistan Telecommunication…
Saudi Telecom Company TAWAL Officially Kicks Off Operations in Pakistan
Pakistan’s IT and Telecom Minister said that he hopes “TAWAL would play an active role in providing avenues for foreign investment and job opportunities” Leading…












