5G infrastructure
PTA Proposes Strict New Rollout Mandates for Telecom Tower Companies
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is finally cracking down on dormant telecom infrastructure. Consequently, the regulator has proposed mandatory rollout obligations for Telecommunication Infrastructure (Tower)…
Pakistan Plans Spectrum Sharing to Expand Mobile Connectivity in Remote Areas
Pakistan is preparing to introduce a spectrum sharing policy aimed at expanding mobile network coverage in the country’s remote and underserved regions. The Ministry of…
PTA to Launch 5G Auction Exclusively for Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to hold a separate 5G spectrum auction for Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, following the completion of the first auction…
5G Network Live on 2,254 Devices as Jazz and Zong Activate 300+ Sites After Licensing
After the licensing of 5G services in Pakistan, mobile networks have begun activating new infrastructure, bringing the country closer to high-speed connectivity. Jazz and Zong…
“Digital Pakistan Vision Will Be Stronger with 5G,” Says IT Minister
Pakistan has taken a major step toward modern digital connectivity as the historic 5G spectrum auction moves into its last round of second phase today.…
PTA Begins Spectrum Assignment Stage After Pakistan’s Landmark 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun the spectrum assignment stage for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) or 5G, marking the next step after the…
Pakistan’s 5G Airwaves See High Demand in First Round of Spectrum Auction
Pakistan’s first round of the 5G spectrum auction turned into a competitive contest, as mobile companies rushed to secure limited airwaves. Demand in one key…
Pakistan Now Connected with World’s Largest Optical Fiber Cable: IT Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its digital infrastructure by connecting to the world’s largest optical fiber cable, a move that promises to…
Conflicting Reports Raise Uncertainty Over 5G Rollout in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The highly-anticipated 5G rollout in Pakistan remains marred by uncertainty as conflicting reports about the timeline for its rollout emerge. While the government hints…
Pakistan Targets 2025 for 5G Rollout with Major Telecom Infrastructure Plans
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has designated 2025 as the year of the 5G rollout in Pakistan, outlining an ambitious plan to upgrade the country’s telecom…
What is Hindering Pakistan’s 5G?
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has identified several obstacles hindering the country’s transition to 5G technology. Despite increasing broadband penetration, Pakistan’s shift to 5G faces…
