5G in Pakistan
PTA Clarifies Spectrum Cap Enforcement in 5G Auction Rules
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has categorically clarified that spectrum caps will be strictly enforced at the point of bid submission in the upcoming spectrum…
PTA Tightens Rules Ahead of 5G Spectrum auction, Blocks Tactical “Zero Bids” by Incumbents
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has barred incumbent telecom operators from submitting zero or partial bids in the first round of the upcoming spectrum auction, warning that…
SCO Announces 5G for AJK: Here’s Why Locals Called It a “Joke”
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The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has just made a massive promise. According to their latest announcement, the organisation is bringing Pakistan’s first 5G deployment to…
Rs 30,000 5G Smartphones Set to Reach Market Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Launch
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With 5G services on the horizon, Pakistanis expects to see locally assembled 5G smartphones hitting the market soon, starting at an affordable Rs 30,000. Local…
Pakistan 5G Auction Targeted for Ramadan as IT Minister Issues Ultimatum
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The wait for next-generation connectivity in Pakistan is almost over. Federal Minister of IT Shaza Fatima has confirmed that the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction is…
Pakistan’s 5G Future at Risk: Fiberization Stuck in Legal Gridlock
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The deployment of high-speed internet and 5G in Pakistan has hit a legislative snag. During a recent meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on…
PTA Finalizes Draft as 5G Spectrum Auction Awaits Policy Green Light
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Pakistan’s long delayed 5G rollout has entered a decisive preparatory phase, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority completing the draft Information Memorandum for the upcoming 5G…
Pakistan Expands 5G Spectrum & Fiber Optics to Power Cybersecurity Vision
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Pakistan is taking bold steps to fortify its cybersecurity infrastructure, with a coordinated national strategy aimed at safeguarding critical systems, enhancing cyber regulations, and raising…
Pakistan 5G Launch Planned After Doubling Internet Spectrum: IT Minister
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Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, has announced that Pakistan is preparing for a nationwide 5G launch, which will be rolled out after…
5G and LDI Licenses in Limbo as PTA Spectrum Renewal Issues Persist
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PTA spectrum and LDI renewal issues are facing significant delays as multiple frequency bands and licensing renewals remain tied up in legal proceedings. A total…
Govt Slashes 5G License Revenue Target in Budget 2025-26
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ISLAMABAD: The government has budgeted Rs 22.612 billion from 4G/5G licenses under the head of non-tax revenue for the next fiscal year of 2025-26 against…
