5G Spectrum
Pakistan Sets 5G Auction for Next Month as Spectrum Shortage Remains Key Internet Bottleneck
Pakistan plans to auction 5G spectrum next month as the government moves to fix long-standing internet performance issues, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said during…
PTCL Group Eyes 5G Spectrum, Fierce Telecom Competition Post-Telenor Deal
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued share capital of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, marking one of…
Govt Approves 5G Spectrum Auction, Sets Base Price and Guidelines
The federal cabinet has greenlit Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, signaling a major step toward the nationwide rollout of next-generation mobile services. Formal policy directives…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Urges Reforms to Accelerate 5G Rollout
Pakistan’s telecom industry is at a critical juncture as operators push for 5G deployment amid economic and regulatory hurdles. Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have submitted…
Pakistan Pushes Forward with 5G Auction Despite Court Challenges
The government has decided to move ahead with the auction of 5G spectrum, even though the “clean spectrum” condition is not fully met. Out of…
PTCL Races to Acquire Telenor Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
