Fixed-line broadband remains expensive for users seeking high-speed internet in Pakistan. Monthly prices can reach Rs61,600 for a 1,000 Mbps connection. The latest tariff data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shows wide price gaps. It also highlights data limits and fair-usage policies across several packages.
High-Speed Broadband Prices Vary Widely
Transworld has the highest listed price among the packages compared by the regulator. Its 1,000 Mbps FTTH package costs Rs61,600 per month, excluding taxes. The operator also charges Rs36,550 for 500 Mbps service. Its 300 Mbps package costs Rs19,675, while 200 Mbps costs Rs10,099.
PTCL’s FTTH packages start at Rs3,350 for a 40 Mbps connection. That package comes with a 2.5-terabyte monthly volume limit. At the higher end, PTCL charges Rs23,000 for 350 Mbps service. The package includes an 8-terabyte monthly limit.
The company’s 200 Mbps FTTH package costs Rs13,500 with a 6 TB limit. Meanwhile, its 100 Mbps package costs Rs6,900 with a 4 TB limit. The PTA data also shows that faster speeds do not always offer unlimited usage. PTCL’s FTTH plans have set monthly data volumes.
Its DSL packages, however, are listed as unlimited. PTCL’s DSL prices start at Rs2,999 for 10 Mbps service. The price rises to Rs10,999 for a 100 Mbps DSL connection. The PTA lists PTCL’s overage download charge at Rs100 per GB.
However, broadband becomes unlimited after an additional 15 GB is used beyond the package quota. StormFiber offers packages from Rs1,699 for 2 Mbps to Rs14,399 for 250 Mbps. Its 100 Mbps plan costs Rs7,399.
The company also offers 180 Mbps service for Rs12,299 per month. These prices show a significant jump as users move to faster connections. Optix offers 30 Mbps service for around Rs2,328 per month. Its 50 Mbps package costs Rs2,910, while 75 Mbps costs Rs3,783.
The operator charges Rs4,656 for 100 Mbps service. Its 200 Mbps package costs around Rs8,004. However, Optix packages are also subject to a fair-usage policy. This means advertised speeds do not always mean unlimited monthly consumption.
Broadband Plans Also Differ on Data Limits
Wateen’s FTTH prices start at Rs3,318 for a 10 Mbps connection. Its 50 Mbps package costs Rs9,584 per month. At 100 Mbps, the company charges Rs20,594. This makes higher-speed plans considerably more expensive than entry-level packages.
WorldCall continues to offer some of the lower-priced broadband options. Its cable service starts at Rs699 for 1 Mbps unlimited service. The price reaches Rs3,500 for a 10 Mbps cable connection. Its FTTH plans start at Rs2,350 for 10 Mbps service.
WorldCall’s 100 Mbps FTTH package costs Rs11,400 per month. The operator therefore offers different price points across its cable and FTTH services. Brainnet lists 8 Mbps service at Rs1,799 per month. Its 15 Mbps package costs Rs1,999.
The company also offers a 500 Mbps package for Rs16,728. The figures show how sharply prices can increase at higher speeds. Overall, the PTA comparison highlights major differences between broadband operators. Prices also vary based on the technology and speed offered.
High-speed FTTH connections can cost tens of thousands of rupees each month. At the same time, several plans include data caps or fair-usage conditions. The PTA said all prices in its comparison are monthly charges. Taxes are not included, so customers will pay more than the listed amounts.
The regulator also noted that the comparison does not cover every regional or location-based package. Prices and package conditions can also change over time. Consumers have been advised to check operators’ websites for the latest details. They can also contact the respective call centres before choosing a package.
The comparison covers PTCL, WorldCall Telecom, Wateen Telecom, Optix Pakistan, StormFiber, Transworld and Brainnet. It also includes other listed fixed-line broadband offerings.
