5G Rollout
Operators Warn Rigid Rules Could Delay Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
Cellular operators have cautioned the government that rigid 5G rollout obligations could slow investment. They warn that tough quality benchmarks might delay the launch of…
5G Roll Out Faces Another Setback: Major Telcos Raise Red Flags Over PTA’s Information Memorandum
All the major Telecom operators in Pakistan have expressed serious concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Information Memorandum (IM) for the upcoming 5G spectrum…
Govt Confirms Cellular Service Issues, Plans 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Pakistan’s government has officially admitted that cellular network disruptions persist in several regions, despite mobile operators reportedly meeting regulatory performance standards. The acknowledgment came in…
Telecom Operators Push for 5G Reforms to Accelerate Digital Growth
ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has urged the government to implement key fiscal and regulatory reforms to accelerate the 5G rollout in Pakistan and…
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…
Senate Committee Urges PTA to Lower Taxes on Mobile Phones Amid Affordability Concerns
The Senate Standing Committee has called on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to reconsider mobile phone taxes, with an emphasis on reducing them to more…
NERA Backs Telecom Operators’ Demands for Flexible Terms in Pakistan’s 5G Auction
A US-based consultancy, National Economic Research Associates (NERA), which has been enlisted to assist in Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction, has expressed strong support for the…
