5G Spectrum
Pakistan’s FAB Upgrades 5G Spectrum Monitoring Network to Curb Interference
Pakistan is rapidly stepping into the 5G era. Consequently, the country is actively strengthening its spectrum monitoring capabilities. The Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) is heavily…
Jazz Becomes First Mobile Operator in Pakistan to Hit 1,000 Live 5G Sites
Jazz has officially become the first mobile operator in Pakistan to upgrade 1,000 sites to 5G. This achievement marks a major milestone for the country’s…
Govt Releases 5G Services Timeline, Pilot Project Set to Start Next Week
Pakistan is moving closer to the long‑awaited launch of 5G services, with full consumer access expected within the next three to four months, officials said.…
Pakistan Reportedly Shuts Down Social Media Firewall: Rs. 40 Billion Wasted
The Pakistani government has reportedly dismantled the controversial social media monitoring firewall. Installed in 2024, reports suggest that the system failed entirely to deliver its…
Pakistan 5G Auction: Why Spectrum Success is at Risk
Slow internet is not just about broken cables. It is ultimately about spectrum. Currently, Pakistan is preparing for its 5G auction… the largest spectrum auction.…
Pakistan 5G Auction Confirmed by PTA for 10th March: 597 MHz Spectrum on Offer
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to hold the long-awaited Pakistan 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026. In a major move to…
5G Auction Update: Pakistan Targets March 2026 to Fix “Spectrum Starvation”
Between fiscal years 2022 and 2025, Pakistan’s mobile ecosystem recorded a substantial expansion with roughly 46 million new cellular subscribers and average monthly data consumption…
PTA Clarifies Spectrum Cap Enforcement in 5G Auction Rules
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…
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…
Pakistan to Auction Over 200% Additional Spectrum to Improve Internet
Pakistan is preparing to expand its mobile internet capacity as the federal government plans to auction over 200 percent more telecom spectrum. The move aims…
Majority of Smartphones in Pakistan Now 5G-Ready as Spectrum Auction Nears
Pakistan is moving closer to its first 5G spectrum auction, with sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claiming that nearly 80% of mobile phones…
Pakistan 5G Auction Targeted for Ramadan as IT Minister Issues Ultimatum
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…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Bidding Set for February 25
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started the countdown for the country’s first 5G spectrum auction. With the publication of the Information Memorandum (IM)…
