5G Spectrum
PTCL Races to Acquire Telenor Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction
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Pakistan’s telecom sector is poised for a major transformation as PTCL moves to acquire Telenor Pakistan, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The deal, valued…
PTA Announces New Reforms Amid Growing Criticism Over Slow Connectivity & Poor Service Quality
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In a bid to counter rising public frustration over poor service quality, patchy coverage, and widespread digital fraud, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled…
Federal Govt to Decide on Pakistan’s First 5G Auction This Week
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The federal government is gearing up to hold a crucial meeting of the Auction Advisory Committee to finalize plans for Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction.…
Lawmakers Clash Over Delays in Islamabad IT Park and Poor Internet Service Across Pakistan
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The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication witnessed heated exchanges this week as lawmakers criticized poor internet coverage and the delay in…
Pakistan Govt Likely to Delay 5G Spectrum Auction to Early 2026
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Pakistan’s government has signaled a delay in the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction, which could now take place in the first quarter of 2026. Officials informed…
Ongoing 5G Spectrum Battles Push Back 5G Plans and Hurts Network Performance
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Pakistan’s move toward faster mobile connectivity and 5G readiness faces persistent delays as major spectrum bands remain locked in court. An official brief shared with…
Pakistan Risks $4.3B Loss Without Spectrum Reform, GSMA & Industry Warns
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Islamabad’s latest spectrum advisory meeting has laid bare the challenges facing Pakistan’s telecom sector, with both industry leaders and GSMA urging the government to overhaul…
Sun TV Dispute Stalls Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction Plans
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Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G rollout faces another major setback as the unresolved Sun TV dispute continues to block progress. During a Senate committee briefing, officials from…
PM Consulted on 5G Spectrum Auction as Senate Raises Key Concerns
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The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, held a detailed session to review Pakistan’s telecom sector challenges, including the…
From Spectrum Shortage to 5G: Pakistan’s Telecom Sector at a Crossroads
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Pakistan’s telecom sector faces a decisive moment. It remains one of the most spectrum-constrained in the region, having auctioned just 274 MHz of IMT spectrum,…
Ufone Faces Scrutiny in Senate Over Losses, Spectrum Shortage
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During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, Ufone’s financial struggles came under scrutiny. Senator Humayun…
Pakistan Prepares for 5G Rollout with Massive Network Upgrades and Fiber Expansion
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ISLAMABAD: The government is laying the groundwork for the country’s digital future with sweeping plans to expand fiber networks, boost internet speeds, as authorities work…
Is Elon Musk’s Internet Company ‘Starlink’ Coming to Pakistan?
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Islamabad: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja stated at a Senate Standing Committee hearing on IT and Telecommunication on Thursday, December…
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