Telecom
Telecom Operators Address Challenges and Outline Prerequisites for 5G in Pakistan
Pakistan’s telecom industry has identified key requirements for the successful deployment of 5G services, emphasizing local currency transactions, flexible payment plans, reduced taxation, and sufficient…
New Ufone 3G/4G ‘Blaze’ Device Packages for December 2024
Ufone recently launched a range of new monthly and long-term data packages for its 3G and 4G devices, designed to provide improved connectivity options for…
Here’s How You Can Check Your Number on all Telecom Operators in Pakistan
If you’ve forgotten your mobile number or your SIM doesn’t have a balance for calls, don’t worry! There are several easy ways to check your…
Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer Officially Leads Telenor Group as CEO
Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer officially starts her role as CEO of Telenor today. She has already begun familiarizing herself with the company’s operations and teams across…
PTI Urges Elon Musk for Starlink to Address Internet Connectivity in Pakistan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…










